2026 NextGen Analyst - Engineering & Technology

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COMPANY

Allspring is a leading asset management firm with close to $600 billion of assets under management, 24 offices globally, and specialized investment teams supported by more than 480 investment professionals. Allspring and our investment teams provide a broad range of differentiated products and solutions to help our diverse range of clients meet their investment objectives. We leverage the diversity of people, ideas, and skills to help our clients pursue their financial goals.

With a rich and established history in the asset management industry, Allspring is now a “start-up at scale” having spun off from Wells Fargo and acquired by GTCR and Reverence Capital Partners in November 2021. The new name, Allspring Global Investments, reflects our commitment to renewal, growth, and meaningful client outcomes. With decades of trusted expertise propelling us forward, we’re a company staying true to our core investment roots while reinventing ourselves to offer today’s investors a fresh perspective.

For more information, please visit www.allspringglobal.com.

POSITION

We are looking for a Junior Application Engineer to join our Allspring Engineering and Technology (AllspringET) team. In this role, you’ll help build tools and systems that directly support our investment professionals and business operations. This is an exciting opportunity for someone early in their career to grow their skills in modern application development, cloud technologies, and data engineering.

We currently operate in a hybrid working model with a requirement to be in the office 3 days a week. 

Location(s): Milwaukee, WI

Program to Commence in July 2026

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in developing tools and APIs that support investment teams.
• Work with business users to gather requirements and help prototype solutions.
• Collaborate with team members to design scalable and secure solutions.
• Support testing, deployment, and maintenance of applications.
• Participate in agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, retrospectives, and demos.
• Learn and apply best practices in software development, testing, and deployment.
• Help troubleshoot and resolve technical issues in development and production environments.
• Contribute to documentation and knowledge sharing within the team.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field with an expected graduation date between December 2025 – June 2026.
• Familiarity with one or more programming languages such as C# (preferred), Python, or Java.
• Exposure to relational databases like SQL Server or cloud data stores (AWS preferred).
• Basic understanding of service and API design principles, with exposure to building or consuming RESTful APIs.
• Exposure to version control (e.g., Git) and issue tracking tools (e.g., JIRA).
• Exposure to agile development practices.
• Interest in financial services, asset management, or data-driven applications.
• Strong communication (oral and written) and collaboration skills.
• Willingness to learn and grow in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

PROGRAM BENEFITS

• Competitive compensation and benefits package. 
• Onsite engagement opportunities in hub office locations, offering direct exposure to respective teams.  
• Direct mentorship from experienced professionals 
• Robust, project-based experience to enhance skills and future career prospects 
• Inclusive and diverse work environment that values and respects every individual 
• Opportunity to contribute to high-impact projects shaping the future of the firm

Base Pay Range:  $85,000 - $90,000

Actual base salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, base salary internal peers, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location.  In addition to base salary, the competitive compensation package may include, depending on the role, participation in an incentive program linked to performance (for example, annual discretionary bonus programs, or other annual or non-annual incentive or sales plans.)

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment regardless of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status.