Pega Systems Architect

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client in Brookfield, WI that is seeking a Pega Systems Architect responsible for designing and building technically complex frameworks to support application development. Additionally, the SA acts as a mentor for application developers both inside and outside of their section and department, guiding the developers on best practices for application development.

Duties:
* Researching new technologies and providing recommendations to management around the uptake of those technologies
* Reviews business projects to understand whether they will have a significant technical impact and provides project estimates for LSA resources that will participate on the project
* Will have input and responsibilities across a range of cross-functional DevOps/Agile areas, including release management and source code management (SCM)

REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's degree
* 10+ years of IT experience
* 7+ years of experience with application development in a PRPC/Pega Infinity environment.
* 7+ years of experience developing applications using Enterprise Application Integration tools
Experience writing DB2 and or PostgreSQL stored procedures
* 1+ years of financial services experience
* 1+ years of experience working with offshore providers
* Good understanding of HTTP, REST and GraphQL
* Strong written, verbal, and visual communication skills

Preferred skills:
* Knowledge of Containerization/experience with Docker Containers
* Development and deployments with AWS, Azure, Pega Cloud
* GIT, Jenkins, Terraform

Bonus skills:
* Kubernetes Knowledge
* Container Orchestration using EKS
* Microservices Architecture
* Javascript
* C#
* Development of architectural designs using modeling techniques (UML, flowcharting, etc.)
* Agile methodologies (particularly SCRUM)

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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