Software Engineer III

At M&T Bank, we make a difference in people’s lives. For more than 160 years, we’ve been providing our customers with guidance and financial solutions, leading our communities through challenges and growth opportunities, and empowering our employees to build purpose-driven careers. Our talent and culture set us apart. Our core values drive the work we do – integrity, ownership, collaboration, curiosity, candor. We seek to further build upon our record of success by bringing in diverse talents and fresh skill sets while supporting the growth and development of all team members. At M&T, we are a talent and people driven organization. Take a peek inside M&T’s Human Capital Report to learn how it feels to be one of our 17,000 employees. We are constantly renewing. Our future success relies on our ability to understand what’s important to our customers and use that understanding to build new and innovative customer experiences. We support our employees every step of the way. Competitive compensation Full medical & dental benefits, Heath Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts, and life/disability insurance Generous paid time off (PTO) plus 11 paid holidays and an option to buy additional PTO 401(k) match at 5% with options for Roth and discretionary employer contributions A deep commitment to equity, including 14 resource group charters, a D&I sponsorship program, 40 annual paid volunteer hours and more Various options for tuition assistance, paid parental leave, stock purchase, wellness and employee discounts We need you. Are you ready to join us? Apply today to start the journey. If you are unable to apply through this site due to technical issues or are in need of an accommodation to apply, please contact us at careersitesupport@mtb.com for assistance. M&T Bank Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, including disabilities and veterans. M&T Bank Corporation has policies and procedures in place to promote a drug free workplace. 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: Provides designs, specifies information systems solutions and the highest level technical direction in the development of new or existing applications to solve basic to complex problems or enhancements. Serves as a principal application designer for critical components and major modifications effectively using analytical and technical skills, available technology and tools in the evaluation of client requirements and processes. Provides solutions that are technologically sound. Often directs and monitors the activities of less experienced personnel. Primary Responsibilities: Complete and oversee the most complex systems analysis, design and development efforts. Play a key role as a leader and individual contributor on complex projects. Provide the highest level analytical consulting and leadership in identifying and implementing new uses of information technologies to assist the client areas and Bank in meeting their short-term business goals and long-term strategic objectives. Direct and monitor less experienced resources and coordinate development tasks for any scope project. Prepare and manage the technical component of project plans. Confer with other Development, operations staff 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. Complete any required debugging. Evaluate and understand highly complex interrelationships and effects among programs, interfacing applications and platforms. 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. Prepare and review assessments to include required tasks, estimated time frames and effort for any scope project. Maintain efficient operation and effectiveness of supported applications. Recommend new technology, policies or processes to benefit the organization and improve deficiencies. Lead or participate in technical evaluations of vendor software. Follow and promote use of development standards and procedures. Maintain high level of technical aptitude and expert working knowledge of the supporting application(s), development environments and the supported client environment. Assist in developing expense and capital budgets. Monitor employee performance and may prepare annual appraisals. 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. 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. Scope of Responsibilities: The position works under supervision of Technology management. The jobholder is competent to work independently on all high level systems analysis and technical phases of development. The position is capable of managing the activities of others on any scope project and often leads project activities. The jobholder monitors staff performance on assigned projects related to their overall abilities and effectiveness in completing projects within schedules. The position participates in the development of less experienced staff. The position interacts with senior management, other technology personnel, clients and vendors. The jobholder provides backup to higher management as required and may be called upon to serve as a technical representative on committees, ad-hoc projects, etc. Education and Experience Required: 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 Familiar with application development software and hardware platforms 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 Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with prior experience presenting to the target audience Excellent organizational and time management skills Detail-oriented Strong lateral thinking skills Experience coordinating between Applications and business units Experience recommending and implementing system solutions Experience driving project milestones and delivery dates Proven mentoring and leadership capabilities from a project management perspective Education and Experience Preferred: Good understanding of the Bank’s application framework Subject matter expert in business with knowledge or experience utilizing application/system being supported Mastered understanding of applications supported with an advanced 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 Mastered knowledge and focus of the entire system to work on projects outside of normal business-as-usual (BAU) About M&T M&T Bank is a Top 20 US bank holding company and one of the best performing and financial stable regional banks in the country, we offer our technology employees a wide range of performance-based career development opportunities. We have a strong commitment to our customers and the communities we serve, and we continue to grow with a focus on the future. So, when looking to advance your career, look to M&T. Grow with us. Location Buffalo, New York, United States of America