About the role
- Overview This role provides technical and people leadership for an engineering team responsible for a custom‑developed, business‑critical application that supports complex processing and serves internal and external users. The Engineering Team
- Lead will guide a team of skilled engineers, balancing day‑to‑day application stability with continuous improvement and enhancement efforts. This opportunity is well‑suited for a dynamic, hands‑on leader who brings strong engineering fundamentals, a collaborative mindset, and the ability to partner closely with business and technology stakeholders. In this role, the leader will oversee a mature platform while driving modernization initiatives, including application refactoring and cloud‑based transformation, creating a meaningful opportunity to influence technical direction and long‑term sustainability. This position offers a blend of ownership, visibility, and impact, allowing the Engineering Team
- Lead to shape how a critical system evolves while mentoring engineers and delivering reliable, high‑quality solutions aligned with organizational goals. Primary Responsibilities
- Manage and participate in consults with Business Stakeholders in the analysis of short‑range business requirements and recommend innovations that anticipate future impact of changing business requirements.
- Responsible for building a positive client relationship. Monitor the technology direction of the industry and vendor applications. Research and initiate change to the status quo, when necessary.
- Responsible for vendor and product analysis and recommendations. Oversee application development, support, testing efforts, technology infrastructure/project management, and other technology domains. Serve as subject matter expert in assigned area of responsibility.
- Build rapport within the organization.
- Communicate and develop a professional level of communication and cooperation. Maintain relationships with vendors and professional organizations. Control the activities of the teams, assign personnel to various projects and direct their activities.
- Ensure completion of schedules.
- Responsible for short‑term staffing planning.
- Implement technology consistent with Division standards and long‑range plans.
- Ensure adherence to all Department and Technology standards and procedures, including all documentation requirements.
- Translate requirements to assist staff in preparing detailed specifications for system enhancements and manage recommended designs based on business and technology requirements.
- Manage and monitor project plans and remain current on activities outside the team that may impact the client environment. Exercise usual authority of a manager concerning staffing, performance appraisals, promotions, salary recommendations, performance management, and terminations.
- Promote an environment that supports belonging and reflects the M&T Bank brand. Maintain M&T internal control standards and ensure compliance with risk and regulatory requirements. Complete other related duties as assigned. Scope of Responsibilities Oversees a team where the majority of employees are engineering individual contributors supporting a single, specialized, custom‑built application. Supervisory / Managerial Responsibilities 4 to 6 Education and
- Experience Required A combined minimum of 9 years’ higher education and/or work experience, including a minimum of 4 years’ engineering and/or architecture experience and 3 years leadership experience Hands‑on experience leading custom application development teams
- Strong experience with Microsoft technology stack, including: .NET Angular
- Experience supporting internet‑facing applications Solid understanding of the system development life cycle Comfort working with math‑intensive or calculation‑driven systems
- Strong understanding of financial services or banking technology environments Capable of managing multiple complex initiatives simultaneously Proficiency with project management, word processing, and spreadsheet tools Excellent problem‑solving, analytical, and decision‑making skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong presentation and stakeholder communication skills
- Experience working closely with business stakeholders in client‑facing or highly visible systems Demonstrated ability to encourage teamwork and serve as a leadership role model Understanding of technical, business, and operational impacts of technology decisions Education and
- Preferred Bachelor’s degree Exposure to or experience with cloud migration initiatives, particularly Azure Background in investment banking, collateral management, or related financial domains
- Proven ability to lead teams through transition periods and rebuild engagement and morale
- Strong mentoring and leadership capabilities Subject matter expertise in applications with integrated or interfacing systems Good understanding of the Bank’s application framework Understanding of supported businesses and their terminology Self‑motivated leader with the ability to motivate others #LI-JB3 M&T Bank is committed to fair, competitive, and market-informed pay for our employees. The pay range for this position is $128,100.00 - $213,500.00 Annual (USD). The successful candidate’s particular combination of knowledge, skills, and experience will inform their specific compensation. Location Wilmington, Delaware, United States of America Great companies have an enduring sense of purpose. At M&T, our purpose is a simple one: make a difference in people’s lives and uplift the communities we serve. M&T Bank Corporation is a financial holding company headquartered in Buffalo, New York. M&T’s affiliates offer advice, guidance, expertise and solutions across the entire financial spectrum, combining M&T Bank’s traditional banking services with the wealth management and institutional capabilities offered by Wilmington Trust. M&T Bank has a network of over 1,000 branches and 2,200 ATMs that span 12 states from Maine to Virginia and Washington, D.C. For more than 165 years, M&T has strived to take an active role in our communities and build long-lasting relationships with our customers. We are a bank for communities—combining the capabilities of a large bank with the care of a locally focused institution. As an employer of choice, we are proud to offer competitive benefits ranging from medical and retirement to forty hours of paid volunteer time, each year. Our core values – integrity, ownership, collaboration, curiosity, and candor – drive the work we do. We seek to further build upon our record of success by bringing in top talent and fresh skill sets while continuing to support the growth and development of all our team members. View M&T’s Human Capital Report to learn more. Ready to join our team? Submit your application today! If you are unable to apply through this site due to technical issues or need an accommodation to apply, please contact us at careersitesupport@mtb.com for assistance. M&T Bank is unwavering when it comes to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, age, disability, citizenship, pregnancy, veteran status, military status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local laws. M&T Bank Corporation has policies and procedures in place to promote a drug free workplace. Career Site Privacy Notice