Application architect, IT​/Tech, Systems Engineer

Primary Office

Location:


626 Washington Place. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 15219.

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

Please note:

• 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 m ust 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
Designing 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
Identifying 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 solve design flaws, technology integration, 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 CICD Products Azure Dev Ops , 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…