Software Engineer – API Services, Core Banking

M&T Bank Corporation; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

M&T Bank Corporation is seeking a Software Engineer to develop, enhance, and support backend applications and APIs that connect various banking systems. You will work with Java, Spring Boot, APIs, and cloud technologies within API Services, contributing to a resilient software development lifecycle and partnering across the Bank to drive innovation.

The role emphasizes code quality, collaboration, and continuous learning in a technically diverse environment, with opportunities to evolve services

Qualifications

• Proficient level in coding in at least one programming language.
• Backend API development with Java/Spring Boot.
• Experience with cloud technologies and SDLC standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop, enhance, and support backend applications, APIs, and services.
• Review code in pull requests and provide constructive feedback.
• Troubleshoot and support backend components across development and production environments.
• Participate in SDLC and cloud modernization efforts.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

APIs

Cloud technologies

Job description

Overview

Join M&T Bank's API Services organization as a Software Engineer, where you'll help develop and support the backend services and APIs that connect applications and systems across the Bank. API Services centrally manages APIs used by internal and external teams, enabling applications to access information and capabilities across different banking systems. In this role, you'll work with Java, Spring Boot, APIs, and cloud technologies while gaining exposure to a variety of applications and technical partners across the organization. You'll join a collaborative engineering environment that values problem solving, curiosity, continuous learning, and innovation. The team provides opportunities to build deeper expertise in specific services while developing broader knowledge across related technologies and applications. Responsible at the proficient level for writing code and the teams' technical requirements gathering. 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. Develop, enhance, and support backend applications, APIs, and services supporting the Bank's enterprise API ecosystem. Develop and support Java-based applications and services using Spring Boot. Build and enhance API-driven solutions and integrations that enable communication between applications and downstream systems. Provide feedback in pull requests to other team members. Participate in code review by presenting and providing constructive feedback on code quality and improvements with team members. Write organized, clean, efficient, and secure source code at proficient level in minimum of one programming language to be verified by a senior team member. 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. Troubleshoot and support backend applications, APIs, services, and related technology components across development and production environments. Collaborate, document, and communicate technical implementation details clearly and concisely within team on dependent requirements as needed. Contribute to application modernization efforts, including the transition and evolution of existing services toward cloud technologies. Collaborate with technical teams and partners across the Bank to support integrated applications and services. Participate in continuous learning and innovation opportunities, including exposure to emerging technologies and AI-assisted development tools. 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

Works as part of a collaborative software engineering environment supporting applications and services within API Services. Develops proficiency in assigned services and technologies while building broader knowledge across related applications, APIs, and integrated systems.

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