Technology Intern - Software Engineering, Enterprise API Services Development Team

Tentative Internship Period: January 2027 - August 2027

Overview:

Our Enterprise API Services team is looking for talent that is eager to combine technical skills with strong communication and decision-making abilities. Throughout this internship, you will work alongside experienced engineers and architects to help modernize enterprise applications by guiding development teams through application migrations and integrations with new downstream services. You'll gain hands-on experience with modern software development practices, API technologies, cloud-native architectures, and emerging AI-assisted development tools. This is an opportunity to make a measurable impact while developing both your technical and consulting skills

What You'll Do:

• Partner with application development teams to support the migration of existing applications to modern service-based architectures.
• Analyze current application designs and identify opportunities for modernization and integration improvements.

• Develop and enhance software solutions using Java, JavaScript, HTML/CSS, React, Angular, or similar frameworks and/or RESTful APIs and modern web development technologies.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including developers, architects, product owners, and operations teams.
• Assist teams in adopting enterprise APIs, integration patterns, and best practices.
• Leverage Agentic AI and AI-assisted development tools to improve productivity, accelerate delivery, and enhance solution quality.
• Facilitate technical discussions and help drive projects to completion.
• Create technical documentation, migration guides, and knowledge-sharing materials.
• Learn and apply modern software engineering practices, including testing, code reviews, and agile methodologies.
• 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.
• 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 together with any issues raised by external regulators as applicable.
• Complete other related duties as assigned.

What You'll Gain

• Real-world experience supporting large-scale enterprise application modernization efforts.
• Mentorship from experienced software engineers, architects, and technical leaders.
• Exposure to DevOps practices and tools, including CI/CD pipelines, Git/GitHub/GitLab, Container technologies, and Kubernetes or OpenShift.

• Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.

• Opportunities to lead conversations, influence technical decisions, and grow your professional network.
• Hands-on experience solving meaningful business and technology challenges.
  

Scope of Responsibilities:

The jobholder works under immediate supervision.  The position is for an established time period.

Supervisory/Managerial Responsibilities:

Not Applicable

Education and Experience Required:

• Currently pursuing a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Development or related STEM field
• Minimum cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0
• Work Visa Sponsorship not offered for this role

Education and Experience Preferred:

• Minimum cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.5
• Java, SQL, Python, C# or similar programming knowledge with some practical application. 
• Demonstrated teamwork skills
• Exposure to Agile methodology
• Proven innovative and creativity skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Focused on continual learning
• Proven collaborative skills
• Team-focused approach
• Proven analytical skills
• Proven problem-solving skills

M&T Bank is committed to fair, competitive, and market-informed pay for our employees. The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $28.00 per hour. The successful candidate’s particular combination of knowledge, skills, and experience will inform their specific compensation. The range listed above encompasses all geographic locations. The pay rate specific to your location will fall within this range and is available from your recruiter.

Location

Buffalo, New York, United States of America