Senior Application Architect – Core Banking

Mogi I/O : OTT/Podcast/Short Video Apps for you; Johnstown (Cambria County); Hybrid; USD 103,320 - 117,096; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions company is seeking a Senior Application Performance Architect with strong expertise in .NET and core banking. The ideal candidate will have at least 7 years in enterprise application support and be skilled in application performance tuning and optimization. Responsibilities include monitoring application performance, managing vendors, and ensuring compliance with regulations. This is a contract role based in Pittsburgh, PA, with a compensation range of USD 75 to 85 per hour.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in enterprise application support.
• Strong core banking experience is mandatory.
• Experience in root cause analysis.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and optimize application performance.
• Perform root cause analysis on hardware and software.
• Design performance tracking and monitoring systems.
• Define system requirements based on business needs.
• Lead platform strategy improvements.
• Prevent reliability and capacity issues.
• Collaborate with business and IT teams.
• Manage vendors and guide technical teams.
• Ensure risk and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Application performance tuning and optimization

Strong stakeholder and communication skills

Root cause analysis expertise

Strong core banking experience

Experience with digital banking & payment systems

Job description

Location: Pittsburgh, PA (Onsite/Hybrid – as per client policy)

Job Type: Contract – 6 Months

Working Hours: 8 Hours/Day | 40 Hours/Week

Experience Required: 15 – 25 Years

Compensation: USD 75–85/hour (Contractor Pay Out)

Job Overview

Senior Application Performance Architect with strong .NET and core banking expertise. Focuses on improving system performance, reliability, and aligning technology with business goals. Requires deep experience in digital banking modules like ACH, wire transfer, bill pay, and online banking.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and optimize application performance
• Perform root cause analysis (hardware, software, databases)
• Design performance tracking and monitoring systems
• Define system requirements based on business needs
• Lead platform strategy and improvements
• Prevent reliability and capacity issues
• Collaborate with business, IT, and leadership teams
• Manage vendors and guide technical teams
• Ensure risk and regulatory compliance

Must-Have Skills & Qualifications

• 7+ years in enterprise application support
• Strong core banking experience (mandatory)
• Application performance tuning and optimization
• Root cause analysis expertise
• Strong stakeholder and communication skills
• Experience with digital banking & payment systems