M&T Bank
Senior Cloud Data Engineer
Buffalo, NY · Senior
Sponsorship not specified$116k-$194kDetected 11 hours ago
AzureCloud PlatformsPlatform EngineeringData EngineeringLeadershipCollaborationMentoring
About the role
- This role provides deep technical leadership across cloud data architecture, platform engineering, and enablement, ensuring that enterprise data solutions are scalable, secure, and consistent with M&T's data and technology strategies.
- In addition to influencing strategy, this role is accountable for owning and engineering the associated Azure‑based data platform capabilities that enable analytics, reporting, and data‑driven solutions across the enterprise.
- The position operates primarily upstream of data solution delivery, focusing on platform standards, reusable capabilities, and architectural alignment while remaining grounded in hands‑on engineering and real‑world implementation..
Responsibilities
- Direct accountability for the design and build‑out of shared cloud data platform capabilities in Azure.
- Data Strategy Partnership Partner closely with Enterprise Architecture and the Data organization to: Help shape and refine the enterprise data strategy, Translate data strategy into actionable cloud platform capabilities, Ensure cloud data platform designs align with enterprise data models, governance standards, and long‑term architectural direction.
- Ensure data platforms are built with automation, resilience, and security by design.
- Standards, Patterns & Reference Architectures Develop and maintain approved reference architectures and technical patterns for cloud‑based data solutions.
- Define standards for: Data pipelines and integration approaches, Storage, partitioning, and lifecycle management, Access control, encryption, and data protection, Monitoring, observability, and operational support Ensure patterns are adoption‑ready and consumable by delivery teams.
- Hands‑On Technical Contribution Remain actively engaged in: Architecture and design reviews, Proofs of concept and technical validations, Platform pilots and early‑stage data initiatives Validate that cloud data standards and platforms are practical, scalable, and operationally viable.
- 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.
Nice to have
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience Significant experience in data engineering or platform engineering roles
Skills
- Act as a technical bridge between data strategy and engineering execution.
- Influence adoption through engineering leadership rather than mandate.
- Provide technical mentorship to senior cloud and data engineers.
- Cross‑Functional
- Ensure alignment between cloud platform capabilities and enterprise data objectives.
Compensation
- The pay range for this position is $116,400.00 - $194,000.00 (USD).
- The successful candidate's particular combination of knowledge, skills, and experience will inform their specific compensation.
Benefits
- 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.
Company info
- 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 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.
- make a difference in people's lives and uplift the communities we serve.
Equal opportunity
- 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.
Visa & Work Authorization
- 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
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