Distinguished Software Engineer

M&T Bank•Wilmington, DE

3d•$184,400 - $307,400•Hybrid

About The Position

The Distinguished Software Engineer shapes enterprise-wide software programming and strategy and serves as a subject matter expert. The role ensures regulatory compliance, optimizes large-scale banking systems, and provides technical leadership across the enterprise in collaboration with executive leaders throughout the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC). It also acts as a knowledge resource and mentor for less experienced engineers across Technology. The position focuses on Java and Spring Boot application development, expert proficiency in at least three programming languages, Azure cloud infrastructure and architecture including AKS, service-mesh traffic management with Istio and Envoy, policy-as-code and fine-grained authorization using Open Policy Agent (OPA), advanced computer engineering concepts, and enterprise pattern creation and adoption. This role is four days onsite at the Seneca One Buffalo, NY location, with the flexibility to work from home one day per week. The posting also lists Wilmington, Delaware, United States of America as the location.

Requirements

Associate’s degree and at least 11 years of systems analysis and/or application development work experience; or a bachelor’s degree and at least 9 years of such experience; or, in lieu of a degree, a combined minimum of 13 years of education and/or relevant work experience, including at least 9 years of systems analysis and/or application development work experience.
Expert proficiency in at least three programming languages, including Java and Spring Boot.

Nice To Haves

Expert analytical skills specific to application development.
Hands-on experience with Azure/AKS, Istio service mesh, Envoy reverse proxy, and Open Policy Agent.
Experience working in a team environment.
Ability to work autonomously.
Ability to multitask across multiple complex projects.
Strong organizational skills.
Strong time-management skills.
Advanced verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to influence others.
Experience driving enterprise-level project milestones and delivery dates.
Proven experience leading enterprise-wide projects or initiatives.
Experience partnering with and presenting to multiple executive-level stakeholders across technology and business departments.
Proven subject matter expertise in the required technical skill set.

Responsibilities

Champion and drive enterprise-wide adoption of SDLC best practices at cross-domain and senior-leader levels, ensuring adherence to industry standards and regulatory requirements.
Author organized, clean, efficient, and secure source code at an expert level in at least three programming languages, including Java and Spring Boot, and design and implement advanced computer engineering concepts.
Coach team members on selecting appropriate data structures and algorithms to solve business problems.
Drive the creation, refinement, and adoption of organizational patterns for cloud-native services on AKS, including standards for Istio service mesh, Envoy ingress/reverse proxy, and OPA policy-as-code.
Participate in forums with senior engineers and architects to advance organizational maturity.
Perform quantitative benefit analysis and drive organizational change supported by technology roadmaps.
Design and lead cross-domain engineering capability rollouts from requirements gathering through execution and acceptance, ensuring regulatory requirements are met.
Lead discussions with executive leaders in technology or business to articulate and drive organizational change from an engineering strategy perspective.
Enable teams to adopt enterprise standards that align business and technology strategy and support program execution and critical objectives.
Apply specialized, innovative strategies to address unique business and technology challenges and opportunities.
Contribute expertise and influence to technical, organizational, and strategic change at the enterprise level.
Lead technical architecture and design of enterprise implementations, identifying interdependencies and deliverables.
Understand and adhere to company risk and regulatory standards, policies, and controls in accordance with the Company’s Risk Appetite.
Identify risk-related issues that need escalation to management.
Promote a culture of belonging that reflects the M&T Bank brand.
Maintain M&T internal control standards, including timely implementation of internal and external audit points and issues raised by external regulators, as applicable.
Complete other related duties as assigned.