Senior Software Engineer - Pega (Remote)

Overview

This is a remote role that may be hired in several markets across the United States.

We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Pega System Architect to lead the design, development, and implementation of Pega-based enterprise applications. This role requires deep expertise in Pega PRPC architecture, case management, and business process automation. As a senior technical leader, you will work closely with business stakeholders, solution architects, and development teams to architect scalable, high-performance Pega solutions that drive digital transformation.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable, secure, and high-performing Pega applications that align with enterprise architecture.
• Lead the creation of case management workflows, business rules, UI/UX configurations, and integration strategies.
• Define Pega architecture best practices, governance models, and security frameworks.
• Optimize Pega applications by leveraging AI, robotic process automation (RPA), decisioning, and predictive analytics.
• Ensure compliance with Pega Guardrails and performance best practices.
• Lead Pega PRPC development efforts, ensuring high-quality, maintainable, and reusable components.
• Develop integration strategies using REST/SOAP APIs, connectors, and external databases.
• Configure decision tables, declarative rules, data pages, activities, and flows within Pega.
• Ensure successful deployment, configuration, and testing of Pega applications in Dev, QA, and Production environments.
• Optimize application performance, database queries, and UI/UX design to enhance system efficiency.
• Support unit testing, system testing, and User Acceptance Testing (UAT) to ensure business requirements are met.
• Troubleshoot performance issues, security vulnerabilities, and application defects in Pega systems.
• Assist in post-deployment monitoring, issue resolution, and application enhancements.
• Provide ongoing technical support and optimization for Pega applications.
• Drive automation, digital transformation, and process improvement initiatives using Pega.
• Stay updated with Pega advancements, new features, and industry trends.
• Advocate for low-code development, AI-driven decisioning, and intelligent automation within the organization.
• Establish technical documentation, knowledge-sharing sessions, and governance standards for Pega development.

• 6+ years of experience in Pega PRPC development and architecture.
• Strong expertise in Pega Platform 8.x, including case management, integration, UI design, and performance optimization.
• Proficiency in data modeling, rules configuration, workflows, and decisioning in Pega.
• Experience with Pega integrations (REST/SOAP APIs, MQ, JMS, databases, and external systems).
• Knowledge of enterprise architecture patterns, microservices, and cloud-based Pega deployments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Hands-on experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies, DevOps tools, and CI/CD pipelines for Pega development.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and critical-thinking abilities.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to engage with stakeholders and development teams.
• Ability to mentor and lead junior Pega developers and system architects.
• Strong documentation, process mapping, and governance expertise.
• Ability to handle multiple projects in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Pega Certified Senior System Architect (PCSSA) certification preferred
• Pega Certified Lead System Architect (PCLSA) is a plus.
• Experience in banking, insurance, healthcare, or financial services domains is preferred.
• Knowledge of AI-driven decisioning, Pega robotics, and process mining is an advantage.