Hogan Mainframe Developer Senior - Techstra Solutions

Role Overview

This is a senior Hogan IDS support and problem management role supporting deposit applications. We're looking for someone who can investigate production issues, perform root cause analysis, advise development teams, and serve as a trusted subject matter expert. This is not a hands-on application development role and not a Java-focused position. That positioning should help significantly reduce the volume of unqualified Hogan keyword-stuffed resumes Erin has been seeing.

• Diagnose unknown issues quickly

• Understand system behavior across multiple applications

• Determine what failed and why

• Restore service rapidly

• Document resolutions

• Recommend preventive improvements

• Share knowledge with junior team members

• Act as a subject matter expert

• Advise Change-the-Bank development teams

• Help determine solution approaches

• Explain complex Hogan behaviors

• Provide guidance more often than writing code

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (or equivalent combination of education, certifications, and experience in lieu of a degree).

• Strong Hogan experience

• Ability to support critical production systems

• Fit within a very high-performing team culture

• Advanced troubleshooting ability

• Creative problem-solving skills

• Deep Hogan system expertise

• Capability to operate within a mission-critical environment

• Production support in critical banking systems

• Deep Hogan IDS experience

• Deposits domain expertise

• Strong mainframe background

• COBOL

• JCL

• CICS

• VSAM

• Working knowledge of DB2

• Production support experience

• Incident management experience

• Root cause analysis experience

• Exceptional problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting multiple Hogan applications

• Banking core deposits knowledge

• Ability to mentor junior staff

• Strong communication skills

• Ability to work independently during major incidents

Location: Pittsburgh, PA

About Techstra Solutions

Techstra Solutions is a certified woman-owned (WBENC) management consulting firm specializing in strategy, technology, and implementation services for large organizations undergoing digital and talent transformation. Our experienced team partners with clients to co-create innovative solutions in applications, data, AI, and automation that accelerate measurable, sustainable change. From advisory consulting through technical execution, we are dedicated to driving world-class business solutions that fit your strategic requirements and deliver results. For more information: www.techstrasolutions.com