Lead Pega Solution Architect (LSA Certified)

Job Title: Lead Pega Solution Architect (LSA Certified)

Location: Plano, TX (100% Onsite)
Work Schedule: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM or 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Duration: 12+ Months
Employment Type: Contract
Experience Required: 12+ Years IT | 10+ Years Pega Development

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Lead Pega Solution Architect (LSA Certified) to lead the architecture, design, and implementation of enterprise-scale Pega applications. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Pega Infinity, Pega PRPC, DX API integrations, Pega Constellation, and enterprise BPM solutions.

This role will provide technical leadership across architecture, development, integrations, governance, code quality, and delivery execution while mentoring System Architects and Senior Developers.

Mandatory Skills (Must Have)

1. Pega Architecture & Development

• 12+ years of overall IT experience
• 10+ years of hands-on Pega PRPC development experience
• Strong expertise in:
  • Pega Infinity
  • Pega BPM
  • Case Management
  • Data Modeling
  • Decisioning
  • Application Design
  • Enterprise Workflow Automation

2. Pega Solution Architecture

Experience leading end-to-end architecture involving:

• Case Management Frameworks
• Data Architecture
• Integration Architecture
• UI Strategy
• Enterprise Application Design
• Performance Optimization
• Reusable Framework Development

3. Pega DX API & Modern UI Integrations

Hands-on experience with:

• Pega DX API
• React Integration
• Angular Integration
• Mobile Application Integration
• API-driven UI Development
• Headless Pega Implementations

4. Pega Constellation

Strong experience with:

• Pega Constellation Architecture
• Low-Code Development
• Fusion Delivery Models
• Modern Pega UI Frameworks
• Constellation Migration Strategies

5. Pega Integration Technologies

Expertise in:

• REST APIs
• SOAP Services
• WSDL Consumption
• JMS Services
• JMS Listeners
• Enterprise Application Integration
• API Security

6. Pega Security

Strong knowledge of:

• Pega Authentication Methods
• SSO Integration
• OAuth
• LDAP
• Pega IAC
• Pega Mashup Solutions

7. Governance & Standards

Experience with:

• Guardrail Compliance
• Application Governance
• Design Reviews
• Code Reviews
• Performance Standards
• Reusable Component Frameworks

8. Leadership

• Mentor System Architects and Senior Developers
• Lead architecture reviews
• Guide technical design decisions
• Drive best practices adoption

9. Agile Delivery

Experience with:

• Agile Scrum Methodology
• Sprint Planning
• Backlog Grooming
• Release Planning
• Agile Delivery Governance

10. Certification

✅ Pega Lead System Architect (LSA) Certification – Mandatory

Key Responsibilities

Architecture & Design

• Lead end-to-end Pega solution architecture
• Define application frameworks and technical standards
• Design scalable enterprise BPM solutions
• Establish integration and security strategies

Development Leadership

• Review application design and implementation
• Conduct code reviews and architecture reviews
• Ensure adherence to Pega guardrails
• Drive application quality and performance

Integration Development

• Design and implement:
  • REST Services
  • SOAP Services
  • JMS Integrations
  • External System Connectivity
  • DX API-based front-end integrations

Team Leadership

• Mentor development teams
• Guide System Architects and Senior Developers
• Support offshore and onsite teams
• Drive technical excellence

Project Delivery

• Collaborate with:
  • Business Analysts
  • Product Owners
  • Scrum Masters
  • Development Teams
• Provide project status updates
• Ensure timely and quality delivery

Governance & Compliance

• Run guardrail reports
• Review and resolve compliance issues
• Maintain architecture standards
• Support audit and regulatory requirements

Preferred Skills (Nice to Have)

Technical

• Java / J2EE
• WebSphere
• Enterprise Integration Patterns
• Cloud Deployments
• CI/CD Pipelines

Domain Experience

• Banking
• Financial Services
• Insurance
• Regulated Industries

Leadership

• Distributed Team Management
• Offshore Coordination
• Stakeholder Management

Education

• Bachelor''s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field

Soft Skills

• Excellent communication skills
• Strong stakeholder management abilities
• Leadership and mentoring capabilities
• Strong presentation and facilitation skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively