2027 Technology Development Program - Software Engineering (Consumer & Marketing Application Development)

Manufacturers and Traders Trust • Buffalo, NY

13h

About The Position

The Technology Development Program (TDP) is a two-year rotational training program designed to build in-depth technical skills in a specific discipline before participants complete rotations across multiple Technology departments. The program serves individuals with bachelor’s degrees in technical disciplines and combines career planning, technical and competency-based training, mentorship, and challenging assessments to support career development at the Bank.

In Consumer & Marketing Application Development, participants join teams building and modernizing applications that support Consumer and Business Banking, Marketing, Sales, and Call Center technology. They gain exposure to technologies and programming languages including Java, Spring Boot, .NET, Angular, and Azure, while supporting work in cloud migration, data engineering, and generative AI. The participant’s post-program assignment in a core area is determined through career path design, performance, assessment, and interest.

Participants are expected to follow the Company’s risk and regulatory standards, policies, and controls; escalate risk-related issues; support a workplace that reflects belonging and the M&T Bank brand; and maintain internal control standards, including timely implementation of audit points and applicable issues raised by external regulators. Work visa sponsorship is not offered. The pay range is $29.57–$43.99 per hour across geographic locations; the specific rate depends on location and the candidate’s knowledge, skills, and experience. The position is located in Buffalo, New York.

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

• Develop in-depth technical skills in a specific technical 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 to internal and external customers.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level