Overview:

Participates in the Bank’s Technology Development Program (TDP), a 2-year program, designed to develop in-depth technical skills within a specific discipline, prior to completing a series of rotations within multiple Technology departments to gain a wider understanding of all technical disciplines and continue to grow within the specific discipline.

Participants will gain hands-on experience supporting cloud storage and backup services that enable application migration while developing broader knowledge of how infrastructure technologies work together to deliver reliable solutions and services.

Storage & Data Protection:

The Storage & Data Protection team builds and supports cloud storage and backup services used across the Bank’s technology environment. Team members partner with engineers and application teams to support application migration and strengthen the availability and protection of data. The work provides exposure to AWS infrastructure services, storage and backup technologies, automation, Python, and infrastructure as code using Terraform.

Primary 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 the technologies used to support storage, backup, and data protection capabilities.
• Complete a series of rotations, over a set timeframe, in multiple technical disciplines beyond original discipline, to gain a broader understanding of them, how they are utilized at the Bank and how they work together to deliver solutions and services to internal and external customers.
• Determine post-program assignment in one of the core areas through career path design, performance, assessment, and interest.
• 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.

Scope of Responsibilities:

The Bank’s Technology Development Program is a rotational training program for Bachelor degreed individuals in a technical discipline.  The Program is designed with flexibility to shape the jobholder’s career and expand their career objectives.  The Program offers a combination of career planning, technical and competency-based training mentorship with challenging assessments designed to accelerate one’s career with the Bank.

Supervisory/Managerial Responsibilities:

Education and Experience Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology related field
• Minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0
• Demonstrated experienced 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

• Work Visa Sponsorship not offered for this role

Education and Experience Preferred:

• Intermediate to advanced programming skills in one or more pertinent languages
• Minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.2
• Experience from technology internships

Physical Requirements:

N/A

M&T Bank is committed to fair, competitive, and market-informed pay for our employees. The pay range for this position is $29.57 - $43.99 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