Engineering Team Lead - NOTA

The Bank sponsors individuals for TN and H-1B transfers on a case by case basis. Please note that this position is not open to anyone on an F-1 student visa including those eligible for CPT/OPT or the Stem OPT extension. 
 

Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Technology Team Leader to lead a small, dynamic team of engineers. This role combines hands-on technical expertise with leadership responsibilities, driving the design, development, and maintenance of a cutting-edge platform. You will play a critical role in shaping our technology stack and team culture, ensuring the delivery of high-quality solutions while supporting platform scalability and reliability.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a small, agile team of developers, fostering collaboration and innovation.

• Architect, design, and develop solutions using a React-based frontend, Java APIs, and cloud-native technologies.

• Ensure seamless integration of third-party APIs (three integrations required).

• Oversee and manage platform infrastructure, focusing on AWS-native data storage, containerization, and cloud-native approaches.

• Collaborate on and prioritize the adoption of Azure cloud solutions, with AWS and Azure expertise as an ideal combination.

• Build and scale the team to support the platform’s long-term growth and evolution.

• Review and approve change requests, ensuring alignment with technical and business goals.

• Provide technical guidance, mentor team members, and set the direction for engineering excellence.

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

Expertise in:

• React for frontend development.

•  Java API development and integration.

• AWS native services and Azure (preferred) cloud solutions.

• Containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).

•  Strong background in integrating and managing third-party APIs.

•  Demonstrated ability to lead a small team while remaining hands-on in development tasks.

• Experience building and maintaining cloud-native platforms in both AWS and Azure environments.

• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with a track record of directing work and driving technical decisions.

Education and Experience Preferred:

• Familiarity with both AWS and Azure ecosystems; preference for Azure expertise.

  • Experience scaling engineering teams and setting up best practices for development and operations.

   

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M&T Bank is committed to fair, competitive, and market-informed pay for our employees. The pay range for this position is $110,635.01 - $184,391.68 Annual (USD). The successful candidate’s particular combination of knowledge, skills, and experience will inform their specific compensation.

LocationBuffalo, New York, United States of America