Senior Pega Systems Architect (PRPC) - Remote - Start ASAP - 6 months (English/German speaking)

Next Ventures; Deutschland; Remote; EUR 110,000 - 165,000; Part time

Job summary

Next Ventures is seeking a Senior Pega Systems Architect (PRPC) for a 6-month remote freelance engagement with a major German financial institution. You will design, develop, and implement Pega BPM solutions tailored for banking, aligning with guardrails and security standards.

You will collaborate with cross-functional agile teams to modernize core banking workflows, ensure compliance, and mentor junior developers while starting ASAP.

Qualifications

• Pega CSSA certification is mandatory.
• 5+ years hands-on Pega development and architecture.
• Financial services/banking domain experience preferred.
• Strong data modeling, case design and integration skills.
• Familiarity with banking security standards and guardrails.

Responsibilities

• Architect, design, and implement solutions using Pega Platform (PRPC) with guardrails and security standards.
• Lead development of enterprise applications: data modeling, case design, UI components, access control.
• Build secure integrations between Pega and legacy banking systems and APIs (REST/SOAP).
• Conduct code reviews, tune performance, maintain guardrail scores.
• Collaborate with BAs, POs, and Scrum Masters to translate requirements into scalable designs.
• Mentor junior Pega developers on best practices and architecture principles.

Skills

Agile/Scrum

Architecture design

Stakeholder communication

Mentorship

Security frameworks

Education

Pega CSSA Certification

Tools

Pega Platform (PRPC)

Job description

Role: Senior Pega Systems Architect (PRPC)

Position Type: Contract (Freelance)

Duration: 6 Months (with potential extension)

Location: 100% Remote (Must be based in Germany or EU timezone)

Client: Major Retail/Investment Bank

Start Date: ASAP

Rate: Competitive / Market Rate

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Pega Systems Architect (SSA) to join a major German financial institution for a high-impact, 6-month digital transformation project. In this role, you will design, develop, and implement robust Pega business process management (BPM) solutions tailored for the banking sector.

This is a 100% remote contract starting immediately. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional agile teams to modernize core banking workflows, improve customer journeys, and ensure compliance with strict financial regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Architecture & Design: Architect, design, and implement technical solutions using Pega Platform (PRPC) adhering to Pega guardrails and banking security standards.


• Development: Lead the development of complex enterprise applications, including data modeling, case design, user interface component building, and access control.


• Integration: Build and maintain secure integrations between Pega and legacy banking systems, databases, and third-party APIs (REST/SOAP).


• Code Quality & Governance: Conduct rigorous code reviews, ensure optimal performance tuning, and maintain low guardrail warning scores.


• Collaboration: Partner with Business Analysts, Product Owners, and Scrum Masters to translate complex financial business requirements into scalable technical designs.


• Mentorship: Guide and support junior Pega developers on best practices and architecture principles.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Pega Certification: Certified Senior System Architect (CSSA) is mandatory.


• Experience: Minimum of 5+ years of hands‑on experience in Pega implementation, architecture, and development.


• Domain Expertise: Proven track record working within the Financial Services / Banking sector. Understanding of core banking processes, KYC/AML, or credit risk workflows is highly advantageous.


• Technical Proficiency: Deep knowledge of Pega architecture, Case Management, Data Pages, Report Definitions, Connectors/Services, and Security Frameworks.


• Agile Framework: Strong experience working within an Agile/Scrum environment.


• Availability: Ability to start immediately or within a short notice period.

Language & Communication

• English: Fluent (written and spoken) is required as the primary project language.


• German: Professional working proficiency (B2/C1+) is highly beneficial and preferred for stakeholder communication.