Lead Application Analyst

PGH INT ARPRT, PA, US • Posted 6 hours ago • Updated 6 hours ago

Contract Independent

Contract W2

No Travel Required

On-site

Depends on Experience

Meraki7 Inc

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Skills

.net
Core Banking

Summary

Position: Lead Application Analyst
Location: Pittsburgh, PA or Hermitage, PA

Duration- Long Term

Important Notes (Please Read Before Reviewing the Job Description)

This role will support and work closely with the Application Architect.
The position is business-focused with reduced hands-on coding, but candidates must have a solid .NET background and the ability to code when required, while contributing to business strategy and application direction.
Strong and long-term experience with Core Banking clients is mandatory.
Payments domain experience is a must, including Online Banking, ACH, Wire Transfers, Bill Pay, and Commercial Banking payment applications.
Lead-level experience is required.
Local candidates are strongly preferred. If suitable local profiles are not available, non-local candidates may be considered only if they are willing to relocate to the client location.

Position Overview

The Lead Application Analyst is responsible for planning, coordinating, and leading application support and enhancement initiatives aligned with business objectives. This role focuses on managing workflows, developing and reviewing work plans, forecasting service demand, and supporting business cases for technology initiatives.

The incumbent will partner closely with business stakeholders, application architects, technology teams, and vendors to ensure optimal application performance, stability, and scalability within a commercial banking environment.

Primary Responsibilities

Provide senior-level application and business expertise to multiple business units.
Develop, review, and manage work plans, timelines, and workflows to meet project and operational deadlines.
Participate in project estimation, demand forecasting, and business case development.
Monitor application and system health; review logs, reports, and performance metrics; escalate issues as required.
Perform proactive and preventative maintenance to improve application reliability and performance.
Identify root cause issues across hardware, software, and databases, and recommend corrective actions.
Translate business requirements into system requirements and performance objectives.
Recommend improvements to business processes, application design, and system performance during upgrades and enhancements.
Provide technical consulting on the business impact of application performance and system behavior.
Lead strategic planning initiatives for application platforms to support business growth and scalability.
Collaborate with Technology teams, PMO, lines of business, senior management, and external vendors.
Serve as a vendor liaison for assigned applications, including contract and SOW reviews.
Lead and coordinate team activities, assign work, and provide performance input.
Ensure compliance with all regulatory, risk management, and internal governance requirements.

Must-Have Requirements

Extensive experience working with Core Banking clients
Strong payments domain expertise, including:
- Online Banking
- ACH
- Wire Transfers
- Bill Pay
- Commercial Banking payment applications
Solid .NET background (hands-on capability required, though role is more business-focused)
Lead experience within a Commercial Banking environment
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Education & Experience

Education: Bachelor’s degree (BA or BS)
Experience: Minimum 7 years of technology experience supporting enterprise applications
Advanced knowledge of application administration, operations, and performance management
Experience diagnosing and resolving complex issues across applications, databases, and infrastructure

Additional Skills

Strong analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills
Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
High attention to detail
Excellent customer service orientation

Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.

Dice Id: 91143539
Position Id: 671-26509-
Posted 6 hours ago

Company Info

About Meraki7 Inc

Meraki7 Inc is one of the leading and fastest growing Recruitment, Staffing firm working as an extended team for our Clients’ Technology Staffing challenges.

WE CREATE HIRING EXPERIENCES FOR CUSTOMERS, CANDIDATES AND EMPLOYEES

We love what we do, and we take pride in our work. We have built a brand that exceeds customers’ expectations. The strongest core area of our business is delivery. We ensure that we create a very smooth experience for Candidates, Clients, and Employees.

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