M&T Bank
Lead Software Engineer (Java/Springboot/API - Entitlements)
- Buffalo, NY
- Full-time
- $116,400.00 - $194,000.00
- Posted
Skills
Job description
Position Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled Lead Software Engineer to help drive the modernization of our Enterprise Entitlements platform. This role will provide technical leadership in designing, developing, and delivering scalable, secure, cloud-native solutions that support identity, access, and authorization capabilities across Digital Banking.
Key Responsibilities
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Design, develop, and support enterprise-grade applications using Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs, and modern UI frameworks.
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Lead implementation of cloud-native solutions leveraging Kubernetes, containers, and microservices architecture.
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Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines supporting automated testing and deployment.
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Define and implement API and integration strategies across enterprise platforms.
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Partner with architects and security teams to implement authorization and policy-driven access controls.
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Contribute to service mesh architectures utilizing technologies such as Istio and Envoy.
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Author and maintain policy definitions using Rego/OPA (preferred).
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Mentor engineers and promote engineering excellence, resiliency, and operational best practices.
Education and Experience Required:
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Associate’s degree and a minimum of 7 years’ systems analysis and/or application development work experience or Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 5 years' systems analysis and/or application development work experience. In lieu of a degree, a combined minimum of 9 year’s education and/or relevant work experience, including a minimum of 5 years’ system analysis and/or application development work experience.
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Strong Java and Spring Boot expertise.
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Experience developing RESTful APIs and microservices.
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Angular and/or modern front-end development experience.
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Kubernetes, Docker, and cloud-native development experience.
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CI/CD pipeline implementation experience.
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Strong understanding of security, authentication, and authorization concepts.
Preferred Qualifications
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Rego/Open Policy Agent (OPA) experience.
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Digital Banking or Financial Services experience.
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Experience with Service Mesh technologies (Istio, Envoy).
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Identity and Access Management (IAM) background.
We support our team members with generous benefits.
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Competitive compensation
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Health, welfare, and retirement benefits
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401(k) match at 5%
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Work-life balance and flexible work arrangements
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Banking Officers start with 25 days PTO plus 12 paid holidays
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40 hours paid volunteer hours per year
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Much more. For details, see: M&T Benefits Overview
M&T Bank is committed to fair, competitive, and market-informed pay for our employees. The pay range for this position is $116,400.00 - $194,000.00 Annual (USD). The successful candidate’s particular combination of knowledge, skills, and experience will inform their specific compensation.
Location
Buffalo, New York, United States of America