Pega Lead System Architect

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