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:

1. Direct and monitor less experienced resources and coordinate development tasks for any scope project. Prepare and manage the technical component of project plans.
2. Confer with other Development, operations staff and Technology staff in overall systems development direction from technical analysis to user acceptance testing.
3. Prepare and review test data and execute detailed test plans. Complete any required debugging.
4. Evaluate and understand highly complex interrelationships and effects among programs, interfacing applications and platforms.
5. 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.
6. Prepare and review assessments to include required tasks, estimated time frames and effort for any scope project.
7. Maintain efficient operation and effectiveness of supported applications.
8. Recommend new technology, policies or processes to benefit the organization and improve deficiencies. Lead or participate in technical evaluations of vendor software.
9. Follow and promote use of development standards and procedures.
10. Maintain high level of technical aptitude and expert working knowledge of the supporting application(s), development environments and the supported client environment.
11. Assist in developing expense and capital budgets.
12. Monitor employee performance and may prepare annual appraisals.
13. 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.
14. Promote an environment that supports diversity and reflects the M&T Bank brand.
15. 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.
16. 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:

1. 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.
2. Familiar with application development software and hardware platforms.
3. Proficiency with personal computers as well as pertinent project management, word processing and spreadsheet software.
4. Capable of working on multiple projects of a complex nature.
5. Excellent problem-solving skills to assist in issue resolution.
6. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with prior experience presenting to the target audience.
7. Excellent organizational and time management skills.
8. Detail-oriented.
9. Strong lateral thinking skills.
10. Experience coordinating between Applications and business units.
11. Experience recommending and implementing system solutions.
12. Experience driving project milestones and delivery dates.
13. Proven mentoring and leadership capabilities from a project management perspective.

Education and Experience Preferred:

1. Subject matter expert in business with knowledge or experience utilizing application/system being supported.
2. Mastered understanding of applications supported with an advanced knowledge of interfacing/integrated applications.
3. Ability to work in a team environment as well as autonomously.
4. Ability to multitask for various components of complex projects.
5. 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:

1. Competitive compensation.
2. Health, welfare, and retirement benefits.
3. 401(k) match at 5%.
4. Work-life balance and flexible work arrangements.
5. Banking Officers start with 25 days PTO plus 12 paid holidays.
6. 40 hours paid volunteer hours per year.
7. Much more.

M&T Bank is committed to fair, competitive, and market-informed pay for our employees. The pay range for this position is $121,698.75 - $202,831.26 (USD). The successful candidate’s particular combination of knowledge, skills, and experience will inform their specific compensation.

Location:
Wilmington, Delaware, United States of America