Senior Android Developer – Banking Applications

M&T Bank•Buffalo, NY

1d•$97,100 - $161,800•Hybrid

About The Position

We are looking for a Senior Android Developer with strong experience in Java and Kotlin to join our mobile engineering team focused on delivering secure, scalable, and user-friendly banking applications. The ideal candidate will have prior experience working in the financial services industry, a solid understanding of mobile security best practices, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Requirements

Associate’s degree and a minimum of 5 years’ systems analysis and/or application development work experience or Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 3 years’ Android application development work experience. In lieu of degree, a combined minimum of 7 years’ education and/or relevant work experience, including a minimum of 3 years’ systems Android development work experience
Advanced proficiency in Java and/or Kotlin
Experience working in banking, fintech, or other regulated industries.
Solid understanding of Android architecture components and design patterns.
Experience with automated testing frameworks (e.g., Espresso, JUnit, Mockito).
Familiarity with secure mobile development practices (e.g., encryption, secure storage, biometric authentication).
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Jetpack Compose.
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
Knowledge of accessibility and compliance standards (e.g., ADA, WCAG).
Experience integrating with banking APIs and third-party financial services.
Published apps in the Google Play Store.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain Android applications for banking and financial services using Java and Kotlin.
Collaborate with product managers, designers, and backend engineers to deliver high-quality mobile solutions.
Implement secure coding practices and ensure compliance with banking regulations and standards.
Develop and maintain automated tests to ensure application reliability and performance.
Troubleshoot and resolve production issues with a focus on root cause analysis.
Work autonomously, managing tasks and priorities effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Mentor junior developers and contribute to technical leadership within the team.
Stay current with Android development trends, tools, and best practices.
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 a culture of belonging 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 as assigned.