Lead Application Performance & Platform Strategy

First National Bank of Pennsylvania; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

First National Bank of Pennsylvania in Pittsburgh seeks a Lead Application Analyst to manage work plans, optimize application performance, and coordinate across technology teams. The role emphasizes problem solving, capacity planning, and ensuring reliable service delivery for end users.

The ideal candidate has strong project management, vendor collaboration, and experience in complex environments. On-site work with potential for leadership in a dynamic banking tech stack.

Qualifications

• Minimum BA/BS degree or equivalent experience.
• Seven years of technology-related experience with applications.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience with root-cause analysis and performance tuning.
• Advanced training or certification in the application domain.

Responsibilities

• Develops work plans and manages timelines to meet project deadlines.
• Monitors system health, reviews logs, and escalates issues to vendors.
• Provides technical consulting on application performance and capacity.
• Leads planning for the application platform to meet organizational goals.
• Reviews contracts and statements of work with vendors.
• Directs team, coordinates tasks, and supports performance management.
• Ensures compliance with risk and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Customer service

Office equipment

Multi-tasking

Analytical skills

Detail-oriented

Technology experience (7 yrs)

Root-cause analysis

Education

BA/BS degree

Job description

First National Bank of Pennsylvania in Pittsburgh seeks a Lead Application Analyst to manage work plans, optimize application performance, and coordinate across technology teams. The role emphasizes problem solving, capacity planning, and ensuring reliable service delivery for end users.

The ideal candidate has strong project management, vendor collaboration, and experience in complex environments. On-site work with potential for leadership in a dynamic banking tech stack.