2027 Technology Development Program - Software Engineering (Data Engineering)
About The Position
The Data Engineering role is part of M&T Bank’s two-year Technology Development Program (TDP), which develops 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 support career development and broaden understanding of how technical disciplines work together to deliver solutions and services to internal and external customers. The Data Engineering team develops and modernizes enterprise data solutions as the organization transitions from legacy Microsoft SQL platforms to Databricks in the cloud. Participants may work with SQL, Python, PowerShell, SQL Server, and Databricks across database development, ETL pipelines, data management, cloud migration, and enterprise data initiatives. Post-program assignment in a core area is determined through career path design, performance, assessment, and interest. The role also requires adherence to the Company’s risk and regulatory standards, policies, and controls; escalation of risk-related issues; support for an environment of belonging that reflects the M&T Bank brand; and maintenance of internal control standards, including timely implementation of audit points and applicable issues raised by external regulators. Other related duties may be assigned. Work visa sponsorship is not offered. The position is located in Buffalo, New York. The pay range is $29.57–$43.99 per hour, with the specific rate informed by location, knowledge, skills, and experience.
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, Database, 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 in-depth technical skills in a specific technical discipline with mentorship from experienced technology staff.
- Complete rotations across multiple technical disciplines to gain a broader understanding of how they are used at the Bank and work together to deliver solutions and services.
- Determine a post-program assignment in a core area through career path design, performance, assessment, and interest.
- 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 internal and external audit points and applicable issues raised by external regulators.
- Complete other related duties as assigned.
- Support enterprise data work involving database development, ETL pipelines, data management, cloud migration, and enterprise data initiatives.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
