Senior Android Developer – Banking Applications

Location: Buffalo, NY

Remote Type: Hybrid Position

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

This role is four days onsite at our Seneca One Buffalo, NY location, with the flexibility to work from home one day per week

Overview:

We are looking for a Senior Android Developer with strong experience in Java and Kotlin to join our mobile engineering team focused on delivering secure, scalable, and user-friendly banking applications. The ideal candidate will have prior experience working in the financial services industry, a solid understanding of mobile security best practices, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain Android applications for banking and financial services using Java and Kotlin.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and backend engineers to deliver high-quality mobile solutions.
• Implement secure coding practices and ensure compliance with banking regulations and standards.
• Develop and maintain automated tests to ensure application reliability and performance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues with a focus on root cause analysis.
• Work autonomously, managing tasks and priorities effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Mentor junior developers and contribute to technical leadership within the team.
• Stay current with Android development trends, tools, and best practices.
• 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 a culture of 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.

Education and Experience Required:

• Associate’s degree and a minimum of 5 years’ systems analysis and/ or application development work experience or Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 3 years’ Android application development work experience. In lieu of degree, a combined minimum of 7 years’ education and/or relevant work experience, including a minimum of 3 years’ systems Android development work experience
• Advanced proficiency in Java and/or Kotlin
• Experience working in banking, fintech, or other regulated industries.
• Solid understanding of Android architecture components and design patterns.
• Experience with automated testing frameworks (e.g., Espresso, JUnit, Mockito).
• Familiarity with secure mobile development practices (e.g., encryption, secure storage, biometric authentication).
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Education and Experience Preferred:

• Experience with Jetpack Compose.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Knowledge of accessibility and compliance standards (e.g., ADA, WCAG).
• Experience integrating with banking APIs and third-party financial services.
• Published apps in the Google Play Store.

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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 $97,100.00 - $161,800.00 Annual (USD). The successful candidate’s particular combination of knowledge, skills, and experience will inform their specific compensation.

Location

Buffalo, New York, United States of America