Software Engineer, Apprentice - 2026

As a Software Engineer, Apprentice at Jack Henry, you will join an innovative team building modular, cloud‑native solutions that power real‑time ledgering, payments, deposit services, and emerging digital asset capabilities for financial institutions. This apprenticeship is designed to provide hands‑on engineering experience in a collaborative, forward‑thinking environment known for exploring next‑generation technologies and developing early‑career talent into successful full‑time Software Engineers. Upon successful program completion, the goal is to transition this role into a full‑time Software Engineer I position.  The hourly wage for this position is $25.00. The role is scheduled for 30–40 hours per week, depending on the selected candidate’s availability. This position follows a hybrid work model, with three days onsite and two days remote, from any Jack Henry office location. Remote work within a 70‑mile radius of a Jack Henry hub may be considered for candidates who meet all minimum and preferred qualifications. What You’ll Be Responsible For:  Collaborating with experienced engineers to design, implement, test, and support backend microservices. Participating in requirements gathering, whiteboarding sessions, and architecture discussions. Supporting proof of concept development, implementation planning, and feature build‑outs. Assisting with infrastructure provisioning, configuration, and observability integration. Participating in incident response, troubleshooting, and maintaining reliable system health. Working daily with business analysts, engineers, and product management, plus partnering with UI/UX and other technical teams across Jack Henry. Building foundational knowledge of fintech, payments, digital assets, Web3 concepts, and modern financial infrastructure What You’ll Need to Have:  All apprentice candidates must: Be able to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future. Meet legal requirements to work in the U.S. for an indefinite period of time. Basic exposure to programming concepts or introductory coding experience (coursework, self‑taught learning, personal projects, or bootcamps). Demonstrated drive and motivation to learn technical skills in a structured training environment. Strong problem‑solving and communication skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively within an agile team setting. Familiarity with at least one modern programming language (e.g., Go,  Java, JavaScript, Python, C#, C++). Basic understanding of computer science fundamentals such as scripting, databases, or introductory software engineering concepts. Ability to follow structured training, complete required on‑the‑job learning, and participate in guided skill development. What Would Be Nice for You to Have:  Foundational programming experience in backend or object‑oriented development. Basic knowledge of RESTful APIs and service interaction. Familiarity with version control tools (Git/GitHub) and Agile tools (e.g., Jira). Demonstrated interest in fintech, digital assets, Web3, cryptocurrency, or stablecoins. Team Culture Our team is collaborative, learning‑focused, and innovation‑driven. We iterate quickly, ask questions freely, and value experimentation; whether exploring new blockchain protocols or applying AI tools to accelerate development. We take pride in helping early‑career talent grow, with a proven history of mentoring interns and apprentices into strong full‑time engineers. Your leaders and mentors value autonomy, curiosity, and domain learning from the ground up. You’ll receive consistent support, clear expectations, and an open‑door environment designed for early‑career engineers to ask questions, take risks, and grow confidently. Why Jack Henry? Jack Henry delivers innovative technology solutions that empower financial institutions to better serve their communities. We foster a people‑first, inclusive culture where employees at every level can grow, contribute, and make an impact. We’re also leading the way in technology modernization, helping financial institutions evolve with speed, security, and flexibility. Our strategy focuses on delivering secure data access, mitigating fraud, and enabling seamless integration.  Empowering our teams to build innovative solutions that meet the evolving needs of accountholders.  Equal Employment Opportunity At Jack Henry, we know we are better together. We value, respect, and protect the uniqueness each of us brings. Innovation flourishes by including all voices and makes our business - and our society - stronger. Jack Henry is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to providing equal opportunity in all of our employment practices, including selection, hiring, performance management, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, education, training, social, and recreational activities to all persons regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, genetic information, pregnancy, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, and military and veteran status, or any other protected status protected by local, state or federal law.  No one will be subject to, and Jack Henry prohibits, any form of discipline, reprisal, intimidation, or retaliation for good faith reports or complaints of discrimination of any kind, pursuing any discrimination claim, or cooperating in related investigations.  Requests for full corporate job descriptions may be requested through the interview process at any time.