Position: Pega Lead System Architect (LSA)

Experience Required: 9+ years Location: Flexible (Onsite/Hybrid depending on project needs) Certification: Pega Certified Lead System Architect (mandatory)

Role Overview

The Pega LSA will lead the design, architecture, and implementation of enterprise-level Pega applications. This role requires deep expertise in Pega Infinity, Constellation UI framework, and large-scale solution delivery. The LSA will act as a technical leader, guiding teams in best practices, ensuring compliance with guardrails, and delivering scalable, maintainable solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Solution Architecture: Design and implement end-to-end Pega solutions for complex business processes.
• Leadership: Guide development teams, review designs, and ensure adherence to Pega best practices.
• Integration: Work on API development (RESTful, GraphQL, .NET Web API) and system integrations.
• Data Modeling: Define and validate data models, case types, and rulesets.
• Performance Optimization: Ensure applications are scalable, secure, and high-performing.
• Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with business analysts, product owners, and clients to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Governance: Enforce compliance with guardrails, coding standards, and UI/UX guidelines.
• Mentorship: Train and mentor junior developers and system architects.

Required Skills

• 9+ years of experience in software engineering with at least 6+ years in Pega implementations.
• Strong expertise in Pega Infinity and Constellation UI framework.
• Hands-on experience with decisioning frameworks, PRPC implementation, and large-scale enterprise projects.
• Proficiency in object-oriented programming concepts, RDBMS, and Core Java.
• Experience with reporting, agents, authentication services, and ruleset management.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

The Cognizant community:
We are a high caliber team who appreciate and support one another. Our people uphold an energetic, collaborative and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

• Cognizant is a global community with more than 300,000 associates around the world.
• We don’t just dream of a better way – we make it happen.
• We take care of our people, clients, company, communities and climate by doing what’s right.
• We foster an innovative environment where you can build the career path that’s right for you.

About us:
Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes World’s Best Employers 2025) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com

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Disclaimer:
Compensation information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

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