Software Engineer - Core Modernization

Consumer, Business and Digital Banking - We work with our retail banking, business banking, consumer lending, mortgage and digital banking businesses to define far reaching technology strategies to evolve our customer experiences, to make us easier to business with and to deliver solutions that deliver real value. This includes all core consumer deposit, loan and payment processing and servicing platforms; all core channel systems for retail branches, ATMs and call centers; custom built online and mobile banking platforms; and mtb.com and marketing ecosystem capabilities.

Overview:

Responsible for supporting the core mainframe modernization strategy with focus on exposing mainframe data across the enterprise. Provides designs, develops, implements, and manages Java-based application to expose source system data that resides on the mainframe. Serves as a principal application developer for enterprise level data store. Effectively uses analytical and technical skills and available technology and tools to evaluate data requirements and processes. Provides solutions that are technologically sound and supports day-to-day activities.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Complete and oversee basic to complex systems analysis, design and development. Play a key role as an individual contributor on complex projects. Maintain an excellent functional understanding of the supported application(s).
• Prepare and manage the technical component of implementation plans.
• Participate with other Development, operations 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 using SQL, Python, or scripting. Complete any required debugging.
• Evaluate and understand complex interrelationships and effects among programs, interfacing applications and platforms. Provide highly analytical consulting and leadership in identifying and implementing new uses of information technologies to assist business units in meeting strategic objectives.
• Prepare thorough, clear application documentation. Prepare charts, tables and diagrams to assist in analyzing problems. Review documentation prepared by less experienced staff.
• Maintain efficient operation and effectiveness of supported applications.
• Recommend new technology, policies or processes to benefit the organization and improve deficiencies. May lead or participate in technical evaluations of vendor software.
• Follow and promote use of development standards and procedures.
• Maintain a good understanding of the business being supported and its functions, processes, operations and strategic direction.
• 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.

Tech Stack:

• Core Java
• Spring framework
• SQL
• Git
• Gradle/Maven

Education and Experience Required:

• Minimum of an Associate's degree and 5 years' systems analysis/application development experience, or in lieu of a degree, a combined minimum of 7 years' higher education and/or work experience, including a minimum of 5 years' systems analysis/application development experience
• Familiar with application development software Java, Linux/Unix and Bash
• Experience with enterprise level data store technology
• 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
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with prior experience presenting to the target audience
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Detail-oriented
• Strong lateral thinking skills
• Experience coordinating between Applications and business units
• Experience recommending and implementing systems solutions
• Experience driving project milestones and delivery dates

Education and Experience Preferred:

• Good understanding of the Bank's application framework
• Experience working with Git, COBOL/C, SQL, Apache Ignite and Spring Framework
• Advanced understanding of applications supported with a sound 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
• Action-oriented
• Pro-active
• Advanced knowledge and focus of the entire system to work on projects outside of normal business-as-usual (BAU)

Location
Buffalo, New York, United States of America