2027 Technology Development Program - Cloud Storage & Data Protection Engineer

M&T Bank Corporation; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Retirement plan

Volunteer time

Job summary

M&T Bank Corporation invites applicants to join its Technology Development Program in Buffalo. This two-year rotational program develops deep technical skills in storage and data protection, with hands-on work on cloud storage and backup services to enable application migration.

Participants gain exposure to Python, Terraform, and AWS, rotating across multiple tech disciplines to broaden understanding and prepare for a focused career path.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or IT-related field
• Minimum GPA 3.0
• Experience in IT disciplines such as data networking, app development, platform OS, databases, analytics or information security
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Proficiency with spreadsheets, word processing, databases and presentation software
• Knowledge of Agile methodologies and ceremonies
• Work Visa Sponsorship not offered for this role

Responsibilities

• Mentor with experienced staff to build in-depth Storage & Data Protection skills
• Assist with cloud storage and backup service development for application migration
• Contribute to automation and infrastructure-as-code using Python and Terraform
• Gain hands-on exposure to AWS services for storage, backup, and data protection
• Complete rotations across multiple technical disciplines to broaden career understanding
• Adhere to risk, policy and controls standards and escalate risks as needed
• Support wrap-up of duties and transition to post-program assignment

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Influencing skills

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting

Spreadsheet skills

Word processing

Database familiarity

Presentation software

Agile methodologies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

GPA 3.0

IT discipline experience

Tools

Python

Terraform

AWS

Job description

Overview

Participates in the Bank’s Technology Development Program (TDP), a 2-year program, designed to develop in-depth technical skills within a specific discipline, prior to completing a series of rotations within multiple Technology departments to gain a wider understanding of all technical disciplines and continue to grow within the specific discipline. Participants will gain hands-on experience supporting cloud storage and backup services that enable application migration while developing broader knowledge of how infrastructure technologies work together to deliver reliable solutions and services.

Storage & Data Protection

The Storage & Data Protection team builds and supports cloud storage and backup services used across the Bank’s technology environment. Team members partner with engineers and application teams to support application migration and strengthen the availability and protection of data. The work provides exposure to AWS infrastructure services, storage and backup technologies, automation, Python, and infrastructure as code using Terraform.

Primary Responsibilities

Mentor with experienced technology staff to develop in-depth technical skills in Storage & Data Protection. Assist with building, supporting, and improving cloud storage and backup services that enable application migration. Contribute to automation and infrastructure-as-code activities using technologies such as Python and Terraform. Gain hands-on exposure to AWS infrastructure services and the technologies used to support storage, backup, and data protection capabilities. Complete a series of rotations, over a set timeframe, in multiple technical disciplines beyond original discipline, to gain a broader understanding of them, how they are utilized at the Bank and how they work together to deliver solutions and services to internal and external customers. Determine post-program assignment in one of the core areas through career path design, performance, assessment, and interest. 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 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

The Bank’s Technology Development Program is a rotational training program for Bachelor degreed individuals in a technical discipline. The Program is designed with flexibility to shape the jobholder’s career and expand their career objectives. The Program offers a combination of career planning, technical and competency-based training mentorship with challenging assessments designed to accelerate one’s career with the Bank.

Education and Experience Required

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology related field Minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 Demonstrated experienced with an Information Technology discipline, such as Data Networking, Application Development, Platform Operating Systems, Database, Data Analytics or Information Security Understanding of hardware configurations and software concepts in the current environment and future technologies Strong interpersonal skills Strong written and verbal communication skills Proven influencing skills Demonstrated teamwork and collaborative focus Analytical and troubleshooting skills Proficiency with spreadsheet, word processing, database and presentation software Knowledge of Agile Methodologies and Ceremonies Work Visa Sponsorship not offered for this role

Education and Experience Preferred

Intermediate to advanced programming skills in one or more pertinent languages Minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.2 Experience from technology internships

Physical Requirements

Physical Requirements: N/A

Compensation

M&T Bank is committed to fair, competitive, and market-informed pay for our employees. The pay range for this position is $29.57 - $43.99 per hour. The successful candidate’s particular combination of knowledge, skills, and experience will inform their specific compensation. The range listed above encompasses all geographic locations. The pay rate specific to your location will fall within this range and is available from your recruiter.

Location

Location Buffalo, New York, United States of America

Benefits

• medical and retirement


• forty hours of paid volunteer time, each year

About Us

Great companies have an enduring sense of purpose. At M&T, our purpose is a simple one: make a difference in people’s lives and uplift the communities we serve. M&T Bank Corporation is a financial holding company headquartered in Buffalo, New York. M&T’s affiliates offer advice, guidance, expertise and solutions across the entire financial spectrum, combining M&T Bank’s traditional banking services with the wealth management and institutional capabilities offered by Wilmington Trust. M&T Bank has a network of over 1,000 branches and 2,200 ATMs that span 12 states from Maine to Virginia and Washington, D.C. For more than 165 years, M&T has strived to take an active role in our communities and build long-lasting relationships with our customers. We are a bank for communities - combining the capabilities of a large bank with the care of a locally focused institution. 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 - integrity, ownership, collaboration, curiosity, and candor - drive the work we do.

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.

View M&T’s Human Capital Report to learn more.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

M&T Bank Corporation has policies and procedures in place to promote a drug free workplace.