Senior Software Engineer - CMDB

M&T Bank•Buffalo, NY

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

At M&T Tech, we’re a team of makers, doers, and builders, working to create the most advanced technological solutions in banking. We’re not your stereotypical suit and tie bankers: we’re an innovative team of leading tech experts, pushing boundaries, and taking risks. We’re building an agile team of the most skilled and creative workers to solve complex problems, architect solutions, write high-performance software, and chart our new path, all to make the lives of our customers, and the communities that we serve, better. Join us and be part of something new as we build tomorrow’s bank, today. Overview: Serves as an advanced technologist within ServiceNow Configuration Management Database (CMDB) environment. Responsibilities involve designing, implementing, and maintaining automation solutions to manage and update the Configuration Management Database (CMDB). This role ensures that CMDB data is accurate, complete, and current, supporting IT operations, service management processes and audit.

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’ systems analysis and/ or 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 analysis and/or application development work experience
Experience with CMDB
Advanced proficiency in minimum of 1 relevant programming language.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering
Minimum 6 years’ professional experience in a technical engineering position involving infrastructure design technologies, data management and interchange, system design and/or development for complex applications
Advanced proficiency of CMDB architecture, ITIL processes, CSDM models, and automation technologies
Strong experience with ServiceNow Discovery, Integration Hub, Data Manager, CMDB Health Metrics and IRE
Experience with SAM, HAM and EA modules
Skilled in JavaScript, REST/SOAP APIs, and ServiceNow scripting for automation.
Experience with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud a plus
Ability to translate complex business and functional requirements into structured, complex data models and workflows for enterprise-scale environments
Advanced technical and analytical skills
Advanced problem solving and troubleshooting skills, including identification of root causes and technical solutions for resolution
Advanced knowledge and advanced expertise in industry and/or vendor technologies
Able to solicit, gather, document, and analyze system specifications and requirements
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with others in a team environment
Ability to use effective facilitation skills and techniques to elicit and review requirements from a diverse range of stakeholders and group size
Understanding of how supported technologies interact with other systems and services
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Effective influencing skills
Process-oriented, adaptable, logical thinker
Able to learn quickly in a rapid pace environment
Familiarity of agile principles a plus
ServiceNow certifications such as Certified Implementation Specialist in ITSM, Discovery, CSDM, HAM, SAM, EA a plus

Responsibilities

Architect robust data models and relationships for configuration items (CIs) following CSDM best practices.
Design and implement automated processes for CMDB data collection, including discovery tools, service graph connectors, import sets, and APIs.
Define and implement scalable CMDB architecture aligned with organizational and industry standards.
Define and manage comprehensive IRE and health rules.
Partner with ITSM, ITOM, and platform teams to ensure CMDB supports incident, change, and asset management workflows.
Troubleshoot issues related to automation, monitor system performance, and optimize workflows for efficiency.
Ensure the accuracy and completeness of CMDB data, addressing errors and identifying root causes.
Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation within the CMDB and related processes.
Document CMDB automation processes and provide training to other technical staff.
Collaborate with other technology teams to understand their needs and ensure CMDB data meets their requirements.
Mentor the organization of Configuration Management services, concepts, policies, and procedures.
Mentor junior engineers on best practices and contribute to architectural standards and documentation.
Adhere to M&T internal control standards, including participation of internal and external audit points together with any issues raised by external regulators as applicable.
Develop a thorough understanding of technology and its functions, processes and operations.
Remain current on business and market trends that may affect the Department and business lines.
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.