Lead System Architect, Pega

About the Client

Our client has recently secured a large-scale enterprise Pega transformation programme and is currently building out a high-performing delivery team to support long-term strategic initiatives across financial services, insurance, and healthcare domains.

As part of this expansion, we are looking for experienced Pega professionals to join a growing team that will scale to 50 consultants by year end. This is a unique opportunity to work on enterprise-grade applications from the ground up, collaborate with senior architects and stakeholders, and play a key role in shaping large-scale Pega delivery initiatives.

The environment is highly project-driven, fast-paced, and ideal for professionals looking for strong technical ownership, leadership exposure, and a steep learning curve.

Job Responsibilities

Solution Architecture & Technical Leadership

• Lead the architecture, design, and implementation of enterprise-scale Pega applications
• Define scalable application structures, integration strategies, and reusable design frameworks
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to developers, CSAs, and CSSAs within the delivery team
• Ensure adherence to Pega guardrails, enterprise architecture standards, and best practices

Application Design & Delivery

• Translate complex business requirements into scalable technical solutions
• Design case management workflows, business rules, data models, and integrations
• Drive solution reviews, code reviews, and performance optimization activities
• Lead technical discussions with client stakeholders, architects, and business teams

Integration & Platform Engineering

• Design and oversee integrations with external systems using REST, SOAP, JMS, APIs, and messaging services
• Support cloud-based deployments and DevOps initiatives across Pega environments
• Contribute to CI/CD pipeline improvements, deployment strategies, and release governance

Project & Delivery Collaboration

• Work closely with Business Architects, Product Owners, and Agile delivery teams
• Support SIT, UAT, deployment, and post-production stabilization activities
• Contribute to technical estimations, planning, and solution governance processes

What We're Looking For

Technical Experience

• Strong hands-on experience delivering enterprise Pega applications
• Proven experience in application architecture, case management, integrations, and rule design
• Strong understanding of Pega frameworks, application layering, and guardrail compliance
• Experience working in Agile and enterprise delivery environments
• Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud deployments

Domain Experience (Preferred)

Exposure to enterprise projects within:

• Banking & Financial Services (KYC, fraud, complaints)
• Insurance (claims, underwriting)
• Healthcare (appeals & grievances, claims)

Certifications

• Pega Lead System Architect (LSA) - Mandatory
• CSA / CSSA certifications - Mandatory

Soft Skills

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to lead technical discussions and mentor teams
• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset
• Comfortable working in fast-moving enterprise project environments

Why Join

• Opportunity to join a major enterprise Pega transformation programme
• Be part of a pioneer team scaling rapidly across the region
• Work alongside experienced architects and enterprise stakeholders
• Exposure to large-scale enterprise architecture and modern Pega (Gen AI) capabilities
• Strong career growth and leadership opportunities within a rapidly expanding delivery team