Sr. Software Engineer - Java

Overview:

This role involves supporting a key initiative to modernize our Treasury Management and Payment technologies. We seek a strong Java focused software engineer eager to learn new platforms, capable of driving projects forward, and possessing a dynamic, engaging personality.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Direct and monitor less experienced resources and coordinate development tasks for any scope project. Prepare and manage the technical component of project plans.

• Confer with other Development, operations staff and Technology staff in overall systems development direction from technical analysis to user acceptance testing.

• Prepare and review test data and execute detailed test plans. Complete any required debugging.

• Evaluate and understand highly complex interrelationships and effects among programs, interfacing applications and platforms.

• Prepare thorough, clear technical and functional specifications and update systems documentation. Prepare charts, tables and diagrams to assist in analyzing problems. Review documentation prepared by less experienced staff.

• Prepare and review assessments to include required tasks, estimated time frames and effort for any scope project.

• Maintain efficient operation and effectiveness of supported applications.

• Recommend new technology, policies or processes to benefit the organization and improve deficiencies. Lead or participate in technical evaluations of vendor software.

• Follow and promote use of development standards and procedures.

• Maintain high level of technical aptitude and expert working knowledge of the supporting application(s), development environments and the supported client environment.

• Assist in developing expense and capital budgets.

• Monitor employee performance and may prepare annual appraisals.

• 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 diversity 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 or projects as required, which may include playing a lead role in due diligence, cost/benefit analysis or business study activities.

Tech Stack:

Java

Linux

Experience with digital platforms

Experience with Single Sign on is preferred

Experience with Payments (wire, ACH, RTP) is preferred

Education and Experience Required:

• Minimum of an Associate's degree and 6 years' systems analysis/application development experience, or in lieu of a degree, a combined minimum of 8 years' higher education and/or work experience, including a minimum of 6 years' systems analysis/application development experience

• Familiar with application development software and hardware platforms

• Proficiency with personal computers as well as pertinent project management, word processing and spreadsheet software

• Capable of working on multiple projects of a complex nature

• Excellent problem-solving skills to assist in issue resolution

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with prior experience presenting to the target audience

• Excellent organizational and time management skills

• Detail-oriented

• Strong lateral thinking skills

• Experience coordinating between Applications and business units

• Experience recommending and implementing system solutions

• Experience driving project milestones and delivery dates

• Proven mentoring and leadership capabilities from a project management perspective

Education and Experience Preferred:

• Subject matter expert in business with knowledge or experience utilizing application/system being supported

• Mastered understanding of applications supported with an advanced knowledge of interfacing/integrated applications

• Ability to work in a team environment as well as autonomously

• Ability to multitask for various components of complex projects

• Mastered knowledge and focus of the entire system to work on projects outside of normal business-as-usual (BAU)

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.

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M&T Bank is committed to fair, competitive, and market-informed pay for our employees. The pay range for this position is $110,635.01 - $184,391.68 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

M&T Bank Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, including disabilities and veterans.