2027 Technology Development Program - Operating Systems Engineer

Manufacturers and Traders Trust•Buffalo, NY

About The Position

The Operating Systems Engineer participates in M&T Bank’s two-year Technology Development Program (TDP), which develops in-depth technical skills in a specific discipline and includes rotations across multiple Technology departments. The program combines career planning, technical and competency-based training, mentorship, and challenging assessments to expand participants’ technical knowledge and career objectives. After the program, participants are assigned to a core area based on career-path design, performance, assessment, and interests. The Operating Systems team supports Windows Server and Red Hat Linux platforms, primarily operating-system infrastructure hosted in Amazon Web Services (AWS). Team members help maintain, automate, and improve platform services across cloud and enterprise environments, and partner with infrastructure and application teams to troubleshoot issues and support reliable operating-system services. Participants gain exposure to cloud computing and infrastructure automation and configuration practices using technologies such as YAML, Terraform, and Ansible. The role also requires adherence to company risk and regulatory standards, policies, controls, and risk appetite; escalation of risk-related issues; support for a belonging-focused environment that reflects the M&T Bank brand; and maintenance of internal control standards, including timely implementation of applicable audit points and regulatory issues. Other related duties may be assigned. The position is located in Buffalo, New York. The stated pay range is $29.57–$43.99 per hour; specific compensation depends on the candidate’s knowledge, skills, experience, and location. Work visa sponsorship is not offered.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or an Information Technology-related field.
Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
Demonstrated experience with an Information Technology discipline, such as data networking, application development, platform operating systems, databases, data analytics, or information security.
Understanding of hardware configurations and software concepts in the current environment and future technologies.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Proven influencing skills.
Demonstrated teamwork and collaborative focus.
Analytical and troubleshooting skills.
Proficiency with spreadsheet, word processing, database, and presentation software.
Knowledge of Agile methodologies and ceremonies.

Nice To Haves

Intermediate to advanced programming skills in one or more pertinent languages.
Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.2.
Experience from technology internships.

Responsibilities

Develop technical skills in a specific discipline through mentorship from experienced technology staff.
Complete rotations across multiple technical disciplines to understand how they are used at the Bank and work together to deliver solutions and services.
Determine a post-program assignment in a core area based on career-path design, performance, assessment, and interests.
Help maintain, automate, and improve operating-system platform services across cloud and enterprise environments.
Partner with infrastructure and application teams to troubleshoot issues and support reliable operating-system services.
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 an environment that supports belonging and reflects the M&T Bank brand.
Maintain M&T internal control standards, including timely implementation of applicable internal and external audit points and issues raised by external regulators.
Complete other related duties as assigned.