Hogan Mainframe Developer Senior
Techstra Solutions · Pittsburgh, PA ·
- Seniority
- Senior
- Category
- Software engineering
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
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Techstra Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. The Company makes its decisions on merit, and its policy of equal opportunity prohibits discrimination in all phases of the employment process, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, promotion, selection, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, compensation, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment. The policy of equal opportunity applies without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, disability that can reasonably be accommodated without undue hardship, military status, veteran status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, alienage or citizenship, domestic partnership status, arrest or conviction record, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other protected categories under federal, state, or local law. The Company also prohibits discrimination or harassment based upon the perception that a person has, or is associated with a person who has, any of these characteristics.