Full-Time
Lead Software Engineer
M&T Bank
10,001+ employees
Full-service banking with mortgage, deposits, loans
Compensation Overview
$116.4k - $194k/yr
Buffalo, NY, USA
Hybrid
Bachelor's, Associate's
 Software Engineering (2) |
|---|
| , |
Get referred to M&T Bank
See people who can refer or advise you
- An Associate’s degree and at least 7 years of systems analysis and/or application development work experience, or a Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of systems analysis and/or application development work experience; alternatively, a combined minimum of 9 years of education and/or relevant work experience including at least 5 years of systems analysis and/or application development work experience.
- Strong Java and Spring Boot expertise.
- Experience developing RESTful APIs and microservices.
- Angular and/or modern front-end development experience.
- Kubernetes, Docker, and cloud-native development experience.
- CI/CD pipeline implementation experience.
- Strong understanding of security, authentication, and authorization concepts.
- Design, develop, and support enterprise-grade applications using Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs, and modern UI frameworks.
- Lead implementation of cloud-native solutions leveraging Kubernetes, containers, and microservices architecture.
- Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines supporting automated testing and deployment.
- Define and implement API and integration strategies across enterprise platforms.
- Partner with architects and security teams to implement authorization and policy-driven access controls.
- Contribute to service mesh architectures utilizing technologies such as Istio and Envoy.
- Author and maintain policy definitions using Rego and Open Policy Agent.
- Mentor engineers and promote engineering excellence, resiliency, and operational best practices.
- Rego and Open Policy Agent experience.
- Digital Banking or Financial Services experience.
- Experience with Service Mesh technologies such as Istio and Envoy.
- Identity and Access Management background.
M&T Bank is a full-service financial institution that offers a wide range of banking solutions for individuals, small businesses, and larger enterprises. Its products include personal and business checking accounts, mortgage assistance programs, loans, deposits, investment products, and mobile banking. The bank serves mainly customers in the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic United States and emphasizes community engagement and customer-focused service. It generates revenue from interest income, fees, and service charges tied to loans, deposits, and other financial products. The company’s recent merger with United Bank, N.A. expands its footprint and enhances its service offerings. The goal is to provide accessible financial services to communities while growing its market presence and deepening local connections.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Buffalo, New York
Founded
1993
Get referred to M&T Bank
See people who can refer or advise you
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Q2 2026 revenue reached $2.52 billion, beating consensus and rising 4.9% year over year.
- Q2 2026 net income hit $818 million, while net charge-offs declined to $80 million.
- A July 2026 app update added smoother navigation, biometric login, and configurable alerts.
What critics are saying
- Commercial real estate grew $1.1 billion in Q2 2026, increasing credit-cycle exposure.
- CET1 fell to 10.19% after $1.25 billion buybacks and $465 million repurchases.
- Fintech lenders and digital-first banks pressure fee income, deposits, and branch economics by 2027.
What makes M&T Bank unique
- M&T pairs regional deposits with commercial lending across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic.
- Its 2026 mobile app refresh strengthens sticky retail relationships and daily transaction usage.
- Decades of community banking and multilingual branch programs deepen local trust and cross-sell opportunities.
Help us improve and share your feedback! Did you find this helpful?
Benefits
401(k) Company Match
401(k) Retirement Plan
Flexible Work Hours
Hybrid Work Options
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
Growth & Insights and Company News
6 month growth
↑ 10%1 year growth
↑ 10%2 year growth
↑ 10%Cari, the bank-governed digital money network, today announced it has raised $32.5 million in the first tranche of its initial external funding round, with t...
Regional banks delivered mixed second-quarter results, with revenues matching analyst expectations on average. M&T Bank reported revenues of $2.52 billion, up 4.9% year on year and exceeding consensus estimates by 1.9%. The bank also beat earnings per share projections and narrowly surpassed net interest income forecasts. Despite the strong quarter, M&T Bank's shares fell 1.3% following the announcement, trading at $238.67. The decline suggests investor expectations may have been higher than published Wall Street projections. Regional banks as a group have struggled, with share prices down an average of 1.5% since their latest earnings releases. These institutions face challenges including fintech competition, deposit outflows, credit deterioration, regulatory costs, and concerns about commercial real estate exposure following recent high-profile bank failures.
Charles River Associates has expanded its credit facility to $400 million through a six-bank lending syndicate. The five-year agreement includes a $75 million term loan and a $325 million revolving credit facility, replacing a previous $300 million facility set to mature in August 2027. The revolving facility can be reduced to $250 million between 16 July and 15 January each year when working-capital requirements are lower. CRA will use proceeds to repay outstanding borrowings, support working capital, fund growth investments, and cover general corporate purposes. The lending group includes Bank of America, Citizens Financial Group, Eastern Bank, and Beacon Bank & Trust, with BMO and M&T Bank joining as new lenders. The expanded facility provides additional liquidity as the consulting firm invests in its global economic, financial, and management advisory operations.
Merritt Properties has secured a $621 million refinancing loan for a portion of its 58-asset Maryland Industrial Portfolio.
M&T Bank Corporation recently completed a US$600 million callable preferred depositary share offering, sold in two tranches totaling 24,000,000 shares at US$25 each, with multiple major banks, including J.P. Morgan, BofA Securities and others, acting as co‑lead underwriters. Around the same time, M&T Bank reported higher second‑quarter 2026 net interest income of US$1,792 million and net income of US$818 million, while also reducing net charge‑offs to US$80 million and completing a US$465...