Software engineering 2

Overview:

Provides designs and software solutions that enable the 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 major modifications effectively using analytical and technical skills and available technology and tools in the evaluation of client requirements and processes. Provides solutions that are technologically sound. May complete day-to-day support activities and special projects. Often directs and monitors the activities of less experienced personnel.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Complete and oversee basic to complex systems analysis, design and development. Play a key role as an individual contributor on complex projects. Maintain an excellent functional understanding of the supported application(s).
• Direct and monitor less experienced resources and coordinate development tasks on small to large scope projects.
• Assist with preparing and managing the technical component of project plans.
• Participate with other Development, Operations 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 complex interrelationships and effects among programs, interfacing applications and platforms. Provide highly analytical consulting and leadership in identifying and implementing new uses of information technologies to assist business units in meeting strategic objectives.
• 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.
• Maintain efficient operation and effectiveness of supported applications.
• Recommend new technology, policies or processes to benefit the organization and improve deficiencies. May lead or participate in technical evaluations of vendor software.
• Follow and promote use of development standards and procedures.
• Maintain a good understanding of the business being supported and its functions, processes, operations and strategic direction.
• 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.

Education and Experience Required:

Minimum of an Associate s degree and 5 years systems analysis/application development experience, or in lieu of a degree, a combined minimum of 7 years higher education and/or work experience, including a minimum of 5 years systems analysis/application development experience

Experience with RESTful API development using Java 11+, Spring Boot, and related utilities (Maven, Swagger).

Expertise in highly scalable and performant relational database implementations, ideally SQL Server/T-SQL.

Experience with CI/CD Pipelines using GitLab and integration with security and static code scanning utilities.

Testing automation experience with JUnit, ReadyAPI, and/or Postman.

Experience with SPA development using frameworks such as Angular

Capable of working on multiple projects of a complex nature

Ability to work in a team environment as well as autonomously

Excellent problem-solving skills to assist in issue resolution

Strong verbal and written communication skills, with prior experience presenting to the target audience

Strong organizational and time management skills

Detail-oriented

Strong lateral thinking skills

Experience coordinating between Applications and business units

Experience recommending and implementing systems solutions

Experience driving project milestones and delivery dates

Education and Experience Preferred:

Familiarity with Docker containers and microservices.

Experience developing in Azure or AWS is a plus.

Solid understanding of the Bank s application framework and interfacing/integrated applications.

Subject matter expert in financial application concerns and regulations

Advanced understanding of applications supported with a sound knowledge of interfacing/integrated applications

Action-oriented

Pro-active

Advanced knowledge and focus of the entire system to work on projects outside of normal business-as-usual (BAU)

Education and Experience Required:

- Minimum Associate s degree and 6 years' systems analysis/application development experience, or equivalent combined 8 years of higher education/work experience.

- Proficiency in Java, Spring Boot, and Rest.

- Skills in project management, word processing, and spreadsheet software.

- Capable of managing complex projects simultaneously.

- Strong problem-solving skills and excellent verbal/written communication.

- Experience coordinating between applications and business units.

- Experience recommending and implementing system solutions.

- Experience driving project milestones in an Agile (Scrum and/or Kanban) environment.

- Proven mentoring and leadership capabilities in project management.

Education and Experience Preferred:

- Experience with RESTful API development using Java 11+, Spring Boot, and related utilities (Maven, Swagger).

- Expertise in highly scalable and performant relational database implementations, ideally SQL Server/T-SQL.

- Experience with CI/CD Pipelines using GitLab and integration with security and static code scanning utilities.

- Testing automation experience with JUnit, ReadyAPI, and/or Postman.

- Experience with SPA development using frameworks such as Angular

- Familiarity with Docker containers and microservices.

- Solid understanding of the Bank s application framework and interfacing/integrated applications.

- Subject matter expert in financial application concerns and regulations, with knowledge or experience utilizing the Financial Data Exchange Specification (financialdataexchange.org).

- Experience developing in Azure or AWS is a plus.