Software Engineer

mtb

Buffalo (NY)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health, welfare, and retirement

401(k) match at 5%

Work-life balance and flexible work

PTO: 25 days + 12 holidays

Volunteer hours

Job summary

M&T Bank is seeking a capable software developer to design, build, test, and maintain backend services using Java, Spring Boot, and Python. You will contribute to SDLC processes, ensure secure, scalable code, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver resilient banking software solutions.

Responsibilities include implementing APIs, participating in code reviews, and aiding in modernization efforts with cloud-native architectures.

Qualifications

Proficiency in Java and/or Python with enterprise app experience.
Experience with Spring Boot and RESTful APIs.
SQL and database development.
Experience with Git and collaborative development practices including code reviews.
Understanding of OO design and modern SDLC methodologies.

Responsibilities

Develops, tests, and maintains backend services, APIs, and microservices.
Write clean, secure, scalable code with guidance as needed.
Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design scalable cloud-native apps.
Support automation, integration, and data-processing tasks using Python.

Skills

Java

Python

Spring Boot

REST APIs

Git

SQL

OOP

Communication

Analytical thinking

Time management

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

GitHub/Git

Azure/AWS (cloud)

Docker

Kubernetes

MongoDB/NoSQL

CI/CD (GitLab/Azure DevOps)

Job description

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