Pega System Architect

PEGA SYSTEMS ARCHITECT

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled PEGA Systems Architect to support a government agency on large-scale digital transformation and system modernization initiatives. This role will focus on building modern, integration-driven Pega solutions using App Studio and Dev Studio, with strong emphasis on APIs, rules-based design, and platform adoption.

The ideal candidate will have experience working in public-sector environments and supporting organizations transitioning from legacy systems to modern Pega platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop Pega applications using App Studio and Dev Studio, following current Pega best practices and modern architecture patterns

• Lead integration design and implementation, including:

  • REST and SOAP APIs

  • External system integrations

  • Real-time and event-based interfaces

• Build and maintain rules-based solutions leveraging Pega s decisioning and workflow engines

• Support digital transformation initiatives by modernizing legacy business processes into scalable Pega applications

• Ensure solutions are aligned with Pega guardrails, performance standards, and government security requirements

• Work closely with Business Architects to translate business requirements into App Studio based configurations and technical designs

• Support platform adoption by ensuring solutions are intuitive and usable for government end users

• Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, backlog refinement, and technical design sessions

• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior developers

• Assist with deployment, testing, and troubleshooting in lower and production environments

Required Qualifications

• 5 7 years of experience as a PEGA Systems Architect

• Strong experience with:

  • Pega platform (current versions)

  • App Studio and Dev Studio

  • API-based integrations (REST/SOAP)

  • Rules-based processing and case management

• Hands-on experience designing modern, scalable Pega architectures

• Experience working in Agile/Scrum delivery environments

• Strong communication skills and ability to work with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

• Experience working with:

  • State or municipal government agencies

  • Public-sector systems (benefits, licensing, permitting, workforce, regulatory, etc.)

Nice-to-Have

• Experience leveraging App Studio for rapid configuration, case design, and workflow modeling

• Experience with cloud-hosted Pega (AWS, Azure, or Pega Cloud)

• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines for Pega deployments

• Exposure to identity management, data hubs, or enterprise integration platforms