Software Engineer II

Title: Software Engineer II     

Job Location: 465 Main Street, Buffalo, NY 14203. Position requires in-office work four (4) days every week.

Job Description: Complete and oversee basic to complex systems analysis, design and development. Play a key role as an individual contributor on complex projects.  Maintain an excellent functional understanding of the supported application(s). Direct and monitor less experienced resources and coordinate development tasks on small to large scope projects. Engage in issue identification and problem resolution processes including on call production support Prepare and manage the technical component of project plans. Participate with other Development, operations and Technology staff in overall systems development direction from technical analysis to user acceptance testing. Prepare and review test data and execute detailed test plans. Complete any required debugging. Evaluate and understand complex interrelationships and effects among programs, interfacing applications and platforms.  Provide highly analytical consulting and leadership in identifying and implementing new uses of information technologies to assist business units in meeting strategic objectives. Prepare thorough, clear technical and functional specifications and update systems documentation.  Prepare charts, tables and diagrams to assist in analyzing problems.  Review documentation prepared by less experienced staff. Prepare and review assessments to include required tasks, estimated time frames and effort for any scope project. Maintain efficient operation and effectiveness of supported applications. Recommend new technology, policies or processes to benefit the organization and improve deficiencies. May lead or participate in technical evaluations of vendor software. Follow and promote use of development standards and procedures. Maintain a good understanding of the business being supported and its functions, processes, operations and strategic direction. 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 diversity 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.

Minimum requirements: Bachelor’s degree (or foreign equivalent) in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field plus five (5) years of experience in the job offered or as Software Developer, Systems Engineer or related occupation. Requires five (5) years of experience with each of the following: Coding, debugging, testing, and installing new or existing mainframe applications with COBOL; JCL; VSAM; DB2; CICS; CA7; File-Aid; Panvalet; Xpediter; and Eztrieve.

Salary: $147,118.00 – $147,118.00 per year