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.

Key Responsibilities

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.

About the company

Techstra Solutions helps large organizations manage digital and talent transformation by delivering strategy, technology, and implementation support. Its four focus areas are Automation (RPA/Intelligent Automation), Analytics (reporting, AI/ML), Application Modernization (cloud, mobility), and Agile-based solutions (DevOps). The approach combines technical changes with new ways of working and building skills to embed capabilities across the organization. Its goal is to help clients move fast, adapt to change, and sustain improvements by aligning people, processes, and technology.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Founded

2012

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

November 2025 AI hiring and 2026 AI Engineer postings show active product-market push.
2026 office expansion into Class A space signals headcount growth and client confidence.
Healthcare-focused sales leadership can unlock regulated-industry deals faster than broad generalist competitors.

What critics are saying

Consulting revenue depends on discretionary transformation budgets; delays hit utilization quickly in 2026.
Open roles in sales, recruiting, and AI signal execution strain and margin pressure.
Accenture, Deloitte, and niche AI firms commoditize Techstra's services, squeezing pricing power.

What makes Techstra Solutions unique

WBENC-certified woman-owned consulting firm in Pittsburgh, anchored by Jennifer Honig.
Deep focus on four A's: automation, analytics, application modernization, agile delivery.
Recent hires Tom Mole and Duane Punnewaert strengthen healthcare sales and enterprise AI.

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Benefits

Remote Work Options
Hybrid Work Options
Relocation Assistance

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

32%

1 year growth

32%

2 year growth

32%

The Business Journals

Apr 1st, 2022

Techstra Solutions hires Tom Mole as vice president of sales, healthcare and insurance

Techstra also appointed Tom Mole to serve as the company's new vice president of sales, healthcare and insurance.

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