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Worldpay, Inc.

Forward Deployed Engineer

Jacksonville, FL · On-site

$179K - $305K/yr

Become the trusted technical partner for bank engineering and architecture leadership. Turn a single deployment into an enterprise story. * Feed the product: Translate patterns, friction points, and ...

FIS

Forward Deployed Engineer

Jacksonville, FL · On-site

$179K - $305K/yr

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Fireblocks

$92.88 - $127.71/hr

Comfort with API‑led integration patterns; able to engage credibly in technical discussions with bank engineering and middleware teams * Understanding of cryptographic key management concepts ...

US Bank

Technical Product Manager

Irving, TX

$160K - $185K/yr

Bank engineering teams while collaborating with agile teams. This role functions as the primary Product Owner for fraud communication platforms and is responsible for backlog ownership, vendor ...

US Bank

Technical Product Manager

Fargo, ND · On-site

$164K - $189K/yr

Bank engineering teams while collaborating with agile teams. This role functions as the primary Product Owner for fraud communication platforms and is responsible for backlog ownership, vendor ...

US Bank

Technical Product Manager

Atlanta, GA

$160K - $185K/yr

S. Bank engineering teams while collaborating with agile teams. As a Technical Product Manager, you will: * Aligns the strategic vision with cross-functional stakeholders to shape outcome-based ...

SoftSages Technology

Open Banking Engineer

Malvern, PA · On-site

Engineering experience * Data focus on wealth/consumer * Open Banking Discovery and Gap Analysis experience * Java and Postman experience * Excellent communication skills (will be presenting to ...

U.S. Bank

Technical Product Manager

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$112 - $131/hr

S. Bank engineering teams while collaborating with agile teams. As a Technical Product Manager, you will: * Aligns the strategic vision with cross-functional stakeholders to shape outcome-based ...

Affirm

Senior Software Engineer, Affirm Bank

$125K - $165K/yr

About the Role Affirm is building its own bank - and this role sits in the engineering team that runs it. We're looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join a deliberately small, AI-native team ...

US Bank

Technical Product Manager

Hopkins, MN · On-site

$169K - $195K/yr

S. Bank engineering teams while collaborating with agile teams. As a Technical Product Manager, you will: * Aligns the strategic vision with cross-functional stakeholders to shape outcome-based ...

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How much do bank engineering jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 24, 2026, the average hourly pay for bank engineering in the United States is $31.55, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.19 and $37.98 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is bank engineering?

Bank Engineering refers to the specialized field that focuses on designing, developing, and maintaining the technological infrastructure and systems used by banks and financial institutions. This includes the creation and management of secure banking software, digital payment systems, online banking platforms, and cybersecurity protocols. Bank engineers work to ensure that all digital banking operations are efficient, reliable, and compliant with regulatory standards. The role often requires expertise in software engineering, IT security, and knowledge of financial regulations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a bank engineer?

To thrive as a Bank Engineer, you need a solid background in computer science or engineering, with expertise in financial systems, cybersecurity, and software development. Familiarity with core banking platforms, cloud services, and regulatory compliance tools, as well as certifications like CISSP or AWS, is typically required. Strong problem-solving, analytical thinking, and effective communication skills help you address technical challenges and collaborate with cross-functional teams. These skills are crucial for maintaining secure, efficient, and reliable banking infrastructure that meets industry standards and customer expectations.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals in bank engineering, and how can they be addressed?

Bank Engineering professionals often encounter challenges related to integrating new technologies with legacy banking systems, ensuring data security, and meeting regulatory compliance requirements. Staying updated on evolving financial regulations and cybersecurity threats is crucial. Effective collaboration with IT, compliance, and business teams helps address these issues by ensuring that engineering solutions are robust, secure, and align with both technical and business goals. Continuous learning and adaptability are key to overcoming these challenges and succeeding in this dynamic environment.
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Infographic showing various Bank Engineering job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 92% Full Time, 4% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 85% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $65,624 per year, or $31.6 per hour.

Engineering Manager, Application Data Base Administration & Engineering

M&T Bank

Buffalo, NY • On-site

Full-time

Posted 18 days ago

M&T Bank rating

7.9

Company rating: 7.9 out of 10

Based on 186 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

79th of 171 rated banks

Job description

Overview
M&T Bank is seeking a strategic and visionary Senior Engineering Manager to lead our Application Database Administration (App DBA) organization. This leader will be responsible for driving the strategy, performance, and evolution of a critical shared services team supporting approximately 20,000 databases across the enterprise while partnering closely with engineering, architecture, infrastructure, and business leaders.
The ideal candidate is a software engineering leader first, with strong database expertise and a proven ability to lead large-scale technology organizations, influence enterprise strategy, and develop high-performing teams.
This highly visible leadership role will oversee a growing organization responsible for mission-critical database services while helping shape the future direction of the Bank's engineering and data platform capabilities. The successful candidate will bring a combination of technical depth, organizational leadership, business partnership, and operational excellence to drive innovation, modernization, and scalable growth.
Primary Responsibilities
  • Provide strategic leadership for the Application Database Administration organization, ensuring the availability, scalability, reliability, and performance of enterprise database platforms.
  • Lead and develop a growing organization of engineering professionals supporting mission-critical database services across the enterprise.
  • Establish a clear vision, priorities, operating model, and performance expectations that align technology execution with business objectives.
  • Partner with Infrastructure Engineering, Architecture, Software Engineering, and Line of Business technology leaders to ensure alignment across platforms, services, and strategic initiatives.
  • Direct and participate in consults with client management in the analysis of short and long-range business requirements and recommend innovative solutions that anticipate future business needs.
  • Build strong partnerships with stakeholders and business leaders to support successful delivery of technology outcomes.
  • Provide leadership across software engineering initiatives, leveraging broad engineering experience beyond database administration.
  • Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of large-scale engineering programs and technology transformation initiatives.
  • Drive continuous improvement, automation, modernization, operational excellence, and cloud adoption efforts.
  • Monitor industry trends, emerging technologies, and vendor solutions to identify opportunities that enhance business value and operational effectiveness.
  • Develop and manage multiple cost center budgets and ensure effective utilization of resources.
  • Manage technology department operations, including financial management, compliance, risk management, workforce planning, and talent development.
  • Direct systems development activities of assigned teams, including assignment of staff to projects and ensuring timely delivery within scope and budget.
  • Manage implementation of technology solutions consistent with Division standards and long-term strategic plans.
  • Ensure adherence to technology standards, governance requirements, security controls, policies, and documentation standards.
  • Manage and ensure the recommendation of systems designs based on business and technology requirements.
  • Monitor project health and organizational priorities, proactively addressing risks and issues that may impact delivery.
  • Coach, mentor, and develop engineering leaders and individual contributors while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning.
  • Exercise usual authority of a manager concerning staffing, performance appraisals, promotions, salary recommendations, performance management, succession planning, and terminations.
  • Understand and adhere to the Company's risk and regulatory standards, policies and controls in accordance with the Company's Risk Appetite. Design, implement, maintain and enhance internal controls to mitigate risk on an ongoing basis. Identify risk-related issues needing escalation to management.
  • Promote an environment that supports 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.

Scope of Responsibilities
  • Provides leadership for a large-scale engineering organization supporting enterprise database services and software engineering initiatives.
  • Oversees teams comprised primarily of data base engineers, data base administrators and technical managers.
  • Supports a complex enterprise environment consisting of approximately 20,000 databases across multiple platforms.
  • Influences technology strategy across application, infrastructure, modernization, and cloud initiatives.
  • Serves as a key liaison between engineering teams, technology executives, business partners, and enterprise stakeholders.
  • Provides leadership to maintain a good data environment with proper controls, data obfuscation methods, DevOps for databases, automation.

Education and Experience Required
  • A combined minimum of 13 years' higher education and/or work experience, including a minimum of 4 years' engineering and/or architecture experience and 9 years' technology management / program leadership experience including people management
  • Proven leadership experience within Application Database Administration, Database Engineering, Data Platform Engineering, Software Engineering, or related enterprise technology organizations.
  • Strong software engineering leadership experience with demonstrated success leading large-scale technology organizations, driving strategic initiatives, and delivering complex enterprise programs.
  • Experience leading and developing engineering teams supporting enterprise-scale production environments, mission-critical applications, and large technology platforms.
  • Strong knowledge of enterprise database technologies including Oracle and SQL Server, with the ability to lead database engineering and application database administration functions. Experience with PostgreSQL and cloud database technologies preferred.
  • Demonstrated ability to establish organizational vision, set expectations, develop talent, and lead through influence across diverse stakeholder groups.
  • Experience partnering with senior technology leaders, infrastructure organizations, architecture teams, and business stakeholders to drive enterprise-wide alignment and technology strategy.
  • Experience supporting large-scale operational environments with a focus on reliability, scalability, service excellence, modernization, and continuous improvement.
  • Ability to balance strategic planning, organizational leadership, financial management, and operational execution in a complex enterprise environment.
  • Proficiency with pertinent project management, word processing and spreadsheet applications.
  • Capable of working on multiple projects of a complex nature.
  • Experience on large system enhancements, conversions, and production problem resolution.
  • Complete understanding of the system development life cycle.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills to assist in issue resolution.
  • Familiar with application development software and hardware platforms.
  • Understanding of business(es) supported and its' terminology.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Excellent analytical skills.
  • Excellent decision-making skills.
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills.
  • Prior experience encouraging teamwork and serving as role model when leading and directing others.
  • Understanding of technical, business and operational impacts of a project or problem.
  • Confidence in leading multiple teams often in different geographic locations and time zones.
  • Prior experience presenting to senior management.

Education and Experience Preferred
  • Master's degree
  • Minimum of 12 years' technology management or large program leadership experience
  • Extensive application and product knowledge related to the technology area being led
  • Subject Matter Expert understanding of applications supported with advanced knowledge of interfacing and integrated applications
  • Understanding of multiple business areas and functions
  • Proven mentoring and leadership capabilities from a project management perspective
  • Experience with the skills, applications, and functions of the technology area
  • Good understanding of the Bank's application framework
  • Awareness of the Bank's business plan and strategic objectives with demonstrated ability to shape direction
  • Advanced understanding of enterprise systems and support of strategic initiatives outside of business-as-usual operations
  • Self-motivated and able to motivate others

M&T Bank is committed to fair, competitive, and market-informed pay for our employees. The pay range for this position is $167,600.00 - $279,400.00 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

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