Software Engineer
M&T Bank
About the role
This role is four days onsite at our Seneca One Buffalo, NY location or Wilmington Center, DE location, with the flexibility to work from home one day per week.
Overview
Responsible at the proficient level for designing, developing, testing, and maintaining software solutions while contributing to technical requirements gathering. Develops scalable, secure, and resilient applications using modern technologies including Java, Spring Boot, and Python, and collaborates with team members to deliver high-quality software solutions. Completes work following banking technology standards and contributes to the overall stability and resiliency of banking technology within the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
Primary Responsibilities
Work within the boundaries of the approved Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) to solve business needs and minimize risks to the Bank through clean and resilient code with guidance as needed.
Provide feedback in pull requests to other team members.
Participate in code reviews by presenting and providing constructive feedback on code quality and improvements with team members.
Write organized, clean, efficient, and secure source code using Java, Spring Boot, Python, and related technologies, verified by a senior team member as required.
Design, develop, test, and maintain backend services, APIs, and microservices.
Utilize source control management tools to organize and maintain code, with review from manager for structure and conflict resolution.
Jointly analyze technical and business requirements for completeness, accuracy, and feasibility with senior team members to ensure accurate scoping of work.
Collaborate, document, and communicate technical implementation details clearly and concisely within the team on dependent requirements as needed.
Develop and support automation, integration, and data-processing solutions using Python.
Participate in application modernization initiatives and contribute to technical design and implementation decisions.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design scalable, secure, and resilient cloud-native applications.
Contribute to front-end development efforts using React and related technologies when applicable.
Understand and adhere to the Company's risk and regulatory standards, policies, and controls in accordance with the Company's Risk Appetite. Identify risk-related issues needing escalation to management.
Promote an environment that supports a culture of belonging and reflects the M&T Bank brand.
Maintain M&T internal control standards, including timely implementation of internal and external audit points together with any issues raised by external regulators as applicable.
Complete other related duties as assigned.
Scope of Responsibilities
Supervisory/Managerial Responsibilities
No supervisory responsibilities.
Education and Experience Required
Associate's degree and a minimum of 3 years' systems analysis and/or application development work experience OR Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 1 year systems analysis and/or application development work experience. In lieu of a degree, a combined minimum of 5 years' education and/or relevant work experience, including a minimum of 1 year of systems analysis and/or application development work experience.
Professional proficiency in Java and/or Python with experience developing enterprise applications.
Experience developing applications using Spring Boot and RESTful APIs.
SQL and Database Development
Experience with source control tools such as Git and collaborative software development practices including code reviews.
Understanding of object-oriented design principles and modern software development methodologies.
Education and Experience Preferred
Experience developing applications using Java, Spring Boot, and Python.
Experience building and consuming RESTful APIs and microservices.
Experience working in a team environment.
Ability to work autonomously.
Ability to multitask on moderately complex projects.
Experience with cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure.
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
Experience working with relational and/or NoSQL databases.
Experience with React and modern front-end development frameworks (preferred).
Knowledge of containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
Knowledge of secure coding practices and application security principles.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Proficient verbal and written communication skills.
Technical Skills
Required
Java
Spring Boot
Python
REST APIs / Microservices
Git / Source Control
SQL and Database Development
Preferred
React
Azure Cloud Services
Docker
Kubernetes
CI/CD Tools (GitLab, Azure DevOps)
MongoDB or other NoSQL databases
Agile/Scrum Development Practices
We support our team members with generous benefits.
Competitive compensation
Health, welfare, and retirement benefits
401(k) match at 5%
Work-life balance and flexible work arrangements
Banking Officers start with 25 days PTO plus 12 paid holidays
40 hours paid volunteer hours per year
Much more. For details, see: M&T Benefits Overview
M&T Bank is committed to fair, competitive, and market-informed pay for our employees. The pay range for this position is $80,900.00 - $134,800.00 Annual (USD). The successful candidate’s particular combination of knowledge, skills, and experience will inform their specific compensation.
Location
Buffalo, New York, United States of America
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, test, and maintain backend services, APIs, and microservices.
- Write clean, efficient, secure code using Java, Spring Boot, Python, and related technologies.
- Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members.
- Analyze technical and business requirements with senior team members.
- Develop and support automation, integration, and data-processing solutions using Python.
- Contribute to application modernization and cloud-native application development.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and document technical implementation details.
- Follow SDLC, banking risk, regulatory, and internal control standards.
Qualifications
- Associate's degree and at least 3 years of systems analysis or application development experience, or bachelor's degree and at least 1 year of relevant experience; equivalent education and experience may be considered.
- Professional proficiency in Java and/or Python developing enterprise applications.
- Experience with Spring Boot, RESTful APIs, SQL, and database development.
- Experience with Git or similar source control tools and collaborative code reviews.
- Understanding of object-oriented design principles and modern software development methodologies.
- Preferred experience with Azure, CI/CD, DevOps, relational or NoSQL databases, React, Docker, and Kubernetes.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, organizational, and time-management skills.
Benefits
- Health, welfare, and retirement benefits.
- 401(k) match at 5%.
- Work-life balance and flexible work arrangements.
- 25 days of PTO plus 12 paid holidays for Banking Officers.
- 40 hours of paid volunteer time per year.
Skills mentioned
About M&T Bank
Great companies have an enduring sense of purpose. At M&T Bank, our purpose is a simple one: make a difference in people’s lives and uplift the communities we serve. Founded in 1856 in Buffalo, NY we are now a top 11 full-service US-based commercial bank with a retail footprint across the east coast and wealth services available nationwide and abroad. As a bank, we offer advice, guidance, expertise, and solutions across the entire financial spectrum that combines M&T’s traditional banking services with the wealth management and institutional capabilities offered by Wilmington Trust. We are a community-minded organization with more than 170 years of experience. We serve customers, community, and colleagues whether they be across the street, across the state or across the country. As an employer of choice, we are proud to offer competitive benefits ranging from medical and retirement to forty hours of paid volunteer time, each year. Our core values drive the work we do – integrity, ownership, collaboration, curiosity, candor and we seek to further build upon our record of success by bringing in top talent and fresh skill sets while continuing to support the growth and development of all our team members. M&T Bank is unwavering when it comes to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, age, disability, citizenship, pregnancy, veteran status, military status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local laws.
H-1B sponsorship history
Historical employer filing data was found for M&T Bank. The employer record includes 532 historical certified applications. This is employer-level history, not a guarantee that this role currently offers sponsorship.