2027 Technology Development Program - Cloud Storage & Data Protection Engineer

Manufacturers and Traders Trust•Buffalo, NY

About The Position

The Cloud Storage & Data Protection Engineer participates in the Bank’s two-year Technology Development Program (TDP), a rotational training program designed to build in-depth technical skills in a specific discipline and broaden participants’ understanding of other technology disciplines. Participants gain hands-on experience supporting cloud storage and backup services that enable application migration, while learning how infrastructure technologies work together to deliver reliable solutions and services. The Storage & Data Protection team builds and supports cloud storage and backup services used across the Bank’s technology environment. The role partners with engineers and application teams to support application migration and strengthen data availability and protection. It provides exposure to AWS infrastructure services, storage and backup technologies, automation, Python, and infrastructure as code using Terraform. The program combines career planning, technical and competency-based training, mentorship, challenging assessments, and rotations across multiple technical disciplines. A post-program assignment in a core area is determined through career path design, performance, assessment, and interest. The position also requires adherence to the Company’s risk and regulatory standards and internal controls, and the ability to identify risk-related issues requiring escalation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related Information Technology 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

Mentor with experienced technology staff to develop in-depth technical skills in Storage & Data Protection.
Assist with building, supporting, and improving cloud storage and backup services that enable application migration.
Contribute to automation and infrastructure-as-code activities using technologies such as Python and Terraform.
Gain hands-on exposure to AWS infrastructure services and technologies supporting storage, backup, and data protection capabilities.
Complete rotations over a set timeframe in multiple technical disciplines to understand how they are used at the Bank and work together to deliver solutions and services to internal and external customers.
Determine a post-program assignment in one of the core areas 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 applicable internal and external audit points and issues raised by external regulators.
Complete other related duties as assigned.