Senior Pega Devloper

CGI; Halifax; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT consulting firm is seeking a Senior Pega Developer in Halifax. The role involves developing and maintaining Pega applications, working in Agile environments, and requires Pega CSSA certification along with 5+ years of experience. Join us to create innovative solutions and be part of a diverse team committed to excellence.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in developing PEGA applications.
• Pega CSSA certification or higher.
• Knowledge of upgrading Pega platforms.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and support high-quality Pega applications.
• Ensure compliance with coding standards, performance guidelines, and corporate policies.
• Collaborate in Agile/Scrum teams and participate in sprint planning.

Skills

Agile & DevOps

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Science or Business Administration

Tools

Linux

SQL

Jenkins

REST/SOAP API

MQ

Azure

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Pega Developer with a strong technical background and Pega CSSA certification (or higher). The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in developing and maintaining Pega applications, integrating with external systems, and working in Agile/DevOps environments. You will be responsible for end-to-end development, platform upgrades, integration, and ensuring application performance and quality standards are met.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and support high-quality Pega applications.


• Ensure alignment with Pega best practices and CSSA concepts.


• Perform code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards, performance guidelines, and corporate policies.


• Implement and manage integrations such as REST, SOAP, File Listeners, MQ, and Error Handling.


• Work on Pega platform upgrades and patches.


• Utilize DevOps tools and practices including Jenkins, Git, and CI/CD pipelines.


• Monitor application logs (e.g., alert logs) and proactively address system issues.


• Collaborate in Agile/Scrum teams and participate in sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives.


• Document technical solutions and create reusable components.


• Leverage knowledge of Pega Constellation and Pega Cloud, where applicable.

Required qualifications

• A relevant Bachelor\'s degree (Computer Science, Information Science or Business Administration)


• Pega CSSA certification or higher


• 5+ years’ experience in developing PEGA applications


• Deeper understanding on all Pega CSSA concepts


• Knowledge of upgrading Pega platforms


• Basics e.g. Linux, SQL, Jenkins, Rest/SOAP API, MQ, Azure


• Exposure to web services (SOAP, RESTful, XML, JSON, etc.)


• Perform code reviews and ensure compliance with application quality, coding, UI and Corporate standards, including reviewing alert logs.


• Experience in implementing integrations such as REST, SOAP, File Listener, MQ and Error Handling.


• Exposure on Pega Constellation, Pega Cloud is an advantage.


• Experience with Agile and/or Scrum software development


• Knowledge of Continuous Delivery principles


• Knowledge and experience as a DevOps team member

Preferred qualifications

• Exposure to Pega Constellation and Pega Cloud.


• Understanding of Continuous Delivery (CD) principles.


• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.


• Knowledge and experience as a DevOps team member.

Soft skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.


• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.


• Detail-oriented with a commitment to high-quality deliverables.

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Skills

• Agile & DevOps

What you can expect from us

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You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That\’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company’s strategy and direction.

Your work creates value. You\’ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.

You\’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You\’ll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.

At CGI, we value the strength that diversity brings and are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone belongs. We collaborate with our clients to build more inclusive communities and empower all CGI partners to thrive. As an equal-opportunity employer, being able to perform your best during the recruitment process is important to us. If you require an accommodation, please inform your recruiter.

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