Application Architect

First National Bank; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

First National Bank is seeking an Application Architect to work in Pittsburgh, PA. This role requires strong expertise in software architecture and Argo products. Responsibilities include designing banking applications and defining system architecture.

The ideal candidate will have at least 7 years of related experience, advanced knowledge of various programming languages, and excellent analytical skills. This position is a crucial part of our Technology team.

Qualifications

• 7 years of technology related experience supporting a variety of applications.
• Advanced knowledge of administration, processes, and operations.
• Excellent customer service and multitasking skills.

Responsibilities

• Help define the technical reference architecture.
• Design scalable architecture systems for banking applications.
• Troubleshoot and resolve design flaws and performance problems.

Skills

In-depth knowledge of Argo products

Proficiency with Java

Proficiency with .NET

Proficiency with Spring Boot

Proficiency with JavaScript

Proficiency with SQL Server/MySQL

Proficiency with Oracle

Proficiency with React.js

Proficiency with Redux

Experience with Cloud Platforms

Education

BA or BS

Tools

CI/CD products

Azure DevOps

Jenkins

Maven

Gradle

React Native

Job description

Primary Office Location: 626 Washington Place. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 15219.

Join our team. Make a difference - for us and for your future.

• This is position is based in Pittsburgh, PA. Candidates must be local to the area or willing to relocate to Western PA. This position is not eligible for remote work
• Candidates must have in-depth knowledge of Argo products such as Teller, Connects (Sales and Service) and Loan Origination System (LOS)

Responsibilities

• Help define the technical reference architecture, ensuring that it meets the business requirements, cost constraints and performance goals of the application
• Design scalable architecture systems for banking applications
• Be involved in the application and technical architecture analysis, design, and implementation to ensure that the product fulfills the requirements
• Identify the hardware and software infrastructure needs to accommodate the organization's long term goals/plans
• Identify the technical environment required to support the application architecture reviews
• Work with third‑party solution architects to deliver high‑level and detailed architecture design and documentation
• Troubleshoot, debug and resolve design flaws, technology integration issues, system bottlenecks and performance problems
• Define application programming guidelines and standards

Skills

• Previous work experience as a software architect
• Advanced knowledge of software architecture
• Proficiency with Java, .NET, Spring Boot, JavaScript, RESTful API, Microservices Architecture, SQL Server/MySQL, Oracle, React.js, Redux, Open API Specification, OAuth 2.0, Cloud Platforms
• Must have in-depth knowledge of Argo products such as Teller, Connects (Sales and Service) and Loan Origination System (LOS)
• Must have in-depth experience with React Native
• Experience with the design and implementation of software networks
• Experience with CI/CD products Azure DevOps, Jenkins, Maven, Gradle

Position Title

Application Architect

Business Unit

Technology

Reports to

Manager of Application Analysis

Position Overview

This position is primarily responsible for using available data to proactively improve application performance. The incumbent designs server applications and performance metrics for monitoring, determines root cause problems with hardware, software and databases, provides technical expertise with business requirements, application administration and performance and has expertise in all phases of hardware, software and application activities. The incumbent's decisions greatly impact the corporation and the operational effectiveness of the Technology Department.

Primary Responsibilities

Provides top technical and application business expertise to multiple end user groups. Monitors system health, reviews logs and reports and escalates issues to vendors. Performs proactive and preventative maintenance. Uses available data to proactively improve application performance. Designs server applications and performance metrics for monitoring system health.

Formulates and defines system requirements and objectives based on business needs and performance goals. Identifies, explains, resolves and prevents application performance issues. Recommends improvements for business processing requirements and recommends design requirements during installations and upgrades.

Provides technical consulting on business implications of application performance. Leads strategic planning efforts in regard to the development of the application platform to meet organizational requirements and support growth. Communicates with lines of business users and Technology. Requires excellent technology project management skills.

Prevents reliability and performance issues of business applications. Recommends actions to Technology partners to achieve lines of business goals and objectives. Creates and modifies complex processes to solve capacity, limitations and performance issues. Analyzes and revises system hardware and software.

Solves or prevents complex business problems with hardware, software and databases. Provides experience to achieve optimum performance and eliminate down time. Designs and implements tracking processes for hardware and software performance.

Works with management to set tactical plans to meet objectives. Exerts wide latitude under management oversight in determining objectives for assignments to meet user and Technology requirements. Acts independently on defined project tasks.

Reviews, discusses, designs and implements application changes. Works with Technology, Project Management Office and lines of business partners. Collaborates with senior management within the Bank.

Develops and maintains relationships with vendor and consultants. Conducts first review on all contracts and statements of work, etc. Collaborates with vendors to set strategic course for the application platform. Serves as a vendor liaison for assigned applications.

Leads team, helps coordinate work and processes, assigns work and provides input for performance management.

Performs other related duties and projects as assigned.

All employees have the responsibility and the accountability to serve as risk managers for their businesses by understanding, reporting, responding to, managing and monitoring the risk they encounter daily as required by F.N.B. Corporation's risk management program.

F.N.B. Corporation is committed to achieving superior levels of compliance by adhering to regulatory laws and guidelines. Compliance with regulatory laws and company procedures is a required component of all position descriptions.

Minimum Level of Education Required to Perform the Primary Responsibilities of this Position

BA or BS

Minimum # of Years of Job Related Experience Required to Perform the Primary Responsibilities of this Position

7

Skills Required to Perform the Primary Responsibilities of this Position

• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to use general office equipment
• Ability to work and multi-task in a fast paced environment
• Excellent organizational, analytical and interpersonal skills
• Detail-oriented
• 7 years of technology related experience supporting a variety of applications. Advanced knowledge of administration, processes and operations and determining root cause problems with hardware, software and databases.

Licensures/Certifications Required to Perform the Primary Responsibilities of this Position

Advanced training and certification in the application domain.

Physical Requirements or Work Conditions Beyond Traditional Office Work

N/A

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

It is the policy of FNB not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of his or her race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, or status as a protected veteran. FNB provides all applicants and employees a discrimination and harassment free workplace.