We are looking for a seasoned Pega Lead System Architect (LSA) to drive the design and delivery of enterprise-grade Pega solutions. This role requires strong expertise in Pega architecture, AI-driven decisioning, and scalable system design. The ideal candidate will lead technical strategy, ensure adherence to best practices, and guide teams in building high-performing applications in an Agile setup.
Key Responsibilities
Architecture & Solution Design
- Lead end-to-end architecture for Pega applications ensuring scalability and performance
- Define and enforce architecture standards, best practices, and guardrails
- Design robust case management and integration solutions
- Act as the primary technical authority for design decisions
AI & Decisioning Capabilities
- Drive implementation of Pega AI, decisioning frameworks, and Next-Best-Action strategies
- Identify opportunities for intelligent automation and optimization
- Improve system performance through tuning and optimization strategies
Integration & Data Management
- Design integrations using REST and SOAP services
- Oversee database design and optimization using Oracle and SQL
- Ensure secure and scalable data interactions across systems
- Guide teams on data modeling and caching strategies
Technical Leadership
- Mentor developers and technical leads across the program
- Conduct design and code reviews to ensure quality standards
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including business and QA
- Support troubleshooting and resolution of critical production issues
Agile Delivery
- Lead technical execution in Agile/Scrum environments
- Participate in sprint planning, releases, and delivery tracking
- Manage technical dependencies and progress using Jira
Quality & Automation
- Support API testing using Postman
- Promote automation using tools like MABL
- Define non-functional requirements and quality benchmarks
- Align solutions with CI/CD and automated testing practices
Required Skills & Experience (Must Have)
- Certified Pega Lead System Architect (CLSA)
- Strong hands-on experience with Pega Platform (PRPC) architecture and design
- Experience with Pega AI, Decisioning, and Next-Best-Action frameworks
- Solid expertise in REST/SOAP integrations
- Strong database skills with Oracle and SQL
- Experience with API testing tools such as Postman
- Exposure to QA automation tools like MABL
- Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
- Strong knowledge of Jira for tracking and delivery
Preferred Skills
- Experience in Insurance or Financial Services domain
- Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure
- Experience with CI/CD and DevOps practices
- Prior experience leading enterprise-scale transformations
Soft Skills
- Strong problem-solving and architectural thinking
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to lead, mentor, and influence cross-functional teams
- Strong ownership and accountability mindset