Lead Pega System Architect

• Provide technical leadership as a Pega Lead System Architect
• Ensure seamless integration with existing infrastructure
• Engage with business stakeholders to understand application requirements
• Define IT strategies and manage infrastructure to meet organizational objectives
• Lead teams in system design, deployment, and performance optimization
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and information security protocols
• Provide guidance on best practices, coding standards, and development framework
• Co-design Pega integrations with other technologies in collaboration with integration architects and cross-technology counterparts
• Coordinate with the Pega vendor on Service Requests and their resolution
• Manage Pega platform-level 508 defects and their resolution plans
• Perform design reviews and code reviews
• Ensure code quality, compliance with guardrails and best practices, and performance requirements
• Mentor and guide junior developers and system architects
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s/master’s in computer science (CS) preferred
• 8+ years of experience in IT leadership/architecture, specializing in Pega
• Certified Pega Lead System Architect is required
• Strong knowledge of IT systems, networking, and security standards
• Experience with Pega Infinity/Constellation UX Design System/Version 8.X
• Proven experience managing cross-functional teams
• Strong interpersonal skills for dynamic, project-based roles
• Strong organizational skills
• US Citizenship required due to clearance requirement
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust
• Experience working with Pega eForms and content generation in PDFs is preferred
• Active VA Public Trust
• Prior experience supporting federal agencies
• Prior, successful experience working in a remote environment

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in Pega architecture and integration, with a strong focus on compliance, performance optimization, and team leadership. Proven ability to engage with stakeholders and manage IT strategies to align with organizational goals.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Pega Lead System Architect Certification
• Pega Infinity/Constellation UX Design System
• IT Leadership/Architecture Experience
• Cross-Functional Team Management
• Regulatory Compliance Knowledge

Hard Skills

• Pega Architecture
• System Design
• Performance Optimization
• Code Quality Assurance
• Integration Design
• Networking Standards
• Security Standards
• Pega eForms
• Content Generation in PDFs
• Design Reviews

Soft Skills

• Interpersonal Skills
• Organizational Skills
• Mentoring

Certifications & Qualifications

• Certified Pega Lead System Architect
• Active VA Public Trust

Industry Keywords

• Federal Agencies
• Information Security Protocols
• IT Strategies
• Remote Work Experience

Tools & Technologies

• Pega Platform
• Service Requests Management
• Development Frameworks