M&T Bank Corporation

Distinguished Software Engineer

M&T Bank Corporation$167K — $279K *
Enterprise Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of systems analysis/application development experience with Associate's degree or 9+ years with Bachelor's degree
  • Expert in at least 3 programming languages, including Java and Spring Boot
  • Hands-on with Azure, AKS, service mesh (Istio), reverse proxy (Envoy), and policy-as-code (OPA)
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and time management skills
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with influence capability
  • Experience presenting to executive stakeholders
  • Proven experience in leading enterprise-level projects

Responsibilities

  • Champion SDLC best practices across the enterprise to ensure compliance and regulatory adherence
  • Author organized and secure source code while coaching team members on data structures and algorithms
  • Drive the adoption of cloud-native service patterns and standards across the organization
  • Conduct quantitative benefit analysis to support organizational change
  • Lead rollouts of engineering capabilities from requirements to implementation while ensuring compliance
  • Engage with Executive Leadership to articulate and drive engineering strategy
  • Contribute to technical and strategic advancements at an enterprise level

Benefits

  • Flexibility to work from home one day per week
  • Opportunities for professional development and mentorship
  • Culture promoting belonging and diversity
  • Engagement in organizational change and innovation initiatives
  • Contribution to a highly technical and impactful team environment
Full Job Description
This role is four days onsite at our Seneca One Buffalo, NY location, with the flexibility to work from home one day per week

Overview

Responsible for shaping enterprise-wide software programming and strategy and serving as a subject matter expert (SME). Completes work by ensuring regulatory compliance, optimizing large-scale banking systems, and providing technical leadership across the enterprise in conjunction with Executive leaders within the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC). Acts as a knowledge resource and mentor for less experienced engineers across Technology.

Technical Focus Areas

  • Application development in Java and Spring Boot, with expert-level proficiency in a minimum of 3 programming languages overall


  • Cloud infrastructure and architecture on Azure, including AKS (Azure Kubernetes Service)


  • Service mesh traffic management with Istio and the Envoy reverse proxy


  • Policy-as-code and fine-grained authorization using Open Policy Agent (OPA)


  • Advanced computer engineering concepts, data structures, and algorithms


  • Enterprise pattern creation, refinement, and adoption across a large organization


Primary Responsibilities

  • Champion and drive the adoption of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) best practices at the cross domain and senior leader level enterprise wide to ensure adherence to industry standards and regulatory requirements.


  • Author organized, clean, efficient, and secure source code at the expert level in a minimum of 3 programming languages (e.g. Java/Spring Boot) while designing and implementing advanced computer engineering concepts. Coach team members on the appropriate data structures and algorithms to solve business problems.


  • Drive pattern creation, refinement, and adoption across the organization for cloud-native services running on AKS, including service mesh (Istio), ingress/reverse proxy (Envoy), and policy-as-code (OPA) standards. Participate in forums with senior engineers and architects to accomplish advancements in organizational maturity.


  • Perform quantitative benefit analysis and drive organizational change supported by the technology roadmaps.


  • Design and lead cross domain rollouts of engineering capabilities from requirements gathering to execution and acceptance ensuring all regulatory requirements are met.


  • Lead discussions with Executive Leadership Team members within technology or business lines to successfully articulate and drive change within the organization from an engineering strategy perspective.


  • Enable the teams to adopt enterprise standards to encompass business and technology strategy in driving the execution of a program to ensure that critical objectives are met. Apply highly specialized innovative strategies to solve unique business and technology challenges and opportunities.


  • Contribute to advancements of technical, organizational, and strategic change through expertise and influence at an enterprise level.


  • Lead technical architecture and design of enterprise implementations, including identification of interdependencies and deliverables.


  • 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 11 years' systems analysis and/or application development work experience, or Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 9 years' systems analysis and/or application development work experience. In lieu of a degree, a combined minimum of 13 years' education and/or relevant work experience, including a minimum of 9 years' systems analysis and/or application development work experience


  • Expert proficiency in a minimum of 3 programming languages, including Java and Spring Boot


Education and Experience Preferred

  • Expert analytical skills specific to application development


  • Hands-on experience with Azure/AKS, service mesh (Istio), reverse proxy (Envoy), and policy-as-code (Open Policy Agent)


  • Experience working in a team environment


  • Ability to work autonomously


  • Ability to multitask on multiple complex projects


  • Strong organizational skills


  • Strong time management skills


  • Advanced verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence others


  • Experience driving project milestones and delivery dates at enterprise level


  • Proven experience leading enterprise-wide projects or initiatives


  • Experience partnering with and presenting to multiple executive level stakeholders within technology and business departments


  • Proven subject matter expert of required technical skill set


M&T Bank is committed to fair, competitive, and market-informed pay for our employees. The pay range for this position is $167,600.00 - $279,400.00 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

About M&T Bank Corporation

M&T Bank is a financial holding company headquartered in Buffalo, New York. M&T's principal banking subsidiary, M&T Bank, operates banking offices in New York, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Connecticut, Virginia, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia. Trust-related services are provided by M&T's Wilmington Trust-affiliated companies and by M&T Bank. M&T Bank traces its origins to the founding of Manufacturers and Traders Bank in Buffalo, New York. As a result of mergers, acquisitions, and name changes, M&T Bank Corporation's principal bank is now known as Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company or M&T Bank. M&T Bank reorganized under a bank holding company in 1969 called First Empire State Corporation. The name was changed in 1998 to M&T Bank Corporation, whose common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange and trades under the symbol "MTB."

M&T Bank Corporation Careers

Join the vibrant team at M&T Bank Corporation, a leading financial institution where innovation meets tradition, offering a plethora of job opportunities across various sectors. As one of the most respected banks in the nation, M&T Bank Corporation is the perfect place to jumpstart or advance your career in the financial services industry.

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Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that supports both your professional and personal life. M&T Bank Corporation offers competitive salaries, health benefits, and retirement plans designed to ensure the well-being of our team members and their families. Experience a supportive and inclusive culture where every employee is valued and given the opportunity to thrive.

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17,115 employees
Market Cap
$25.2 billion
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Net Income
$1.3 billion
Founded
1868
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