Pega Senior Architech / Tech Lead (remote from Spain)

Cognizant; Madrid; Remote; EUR 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Restaurant tickets

Permanent contract

Referral program

Salary and bonuses: open discussion

Job summary

Cognizant Spain is seeking a Pega Senior Architect to lead end-to-end BPM/J2EE/Cloud delivery across global programs. You will mentor engineers, engage with senior stakeholders, and shape delivery strategy to maximize client value.

The role requires strong English and Spanish, 10+ years in IT delivery, and deep expertise in Java, REST APIs, Kubernetes, and BPM tooling. Remote-from-Spain work arrangement with opportunities across multinational projects.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in IT delivery, with strong exposure to BPM / Java / Cloud ecosystems.
• Proven experience managing end-to-end delivery of large-scale programs or multiple projects
• Strong technical background in: Java / J2EE, REST APIs & Microservices, Cloud technologies (Kubernetes, containers, distributed systems)
• Experience in Agile delivery models (Scrum/Kanban) and full SDLC lifecycle
• Ability to engage with both technical and non-technical stakeholders at senior levels
• Experience leading global and distributed teams
• Strong communication skills in English (mandatory) and Spanish (nice to have)

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of BPM/Pega projects, ensuring quality, timelines, and client satisfaction
• Act as the primary point of contact for client stakeholders, including business and IT leadership
• Drive solution design in collaboration with Enterprise and Solution Architects
• Manage and mentor multidisciplinary teams (developers, architects, analysts) across geographies
• Oversee technical delivery across Java/J2EE, REST APIs, Cloud (Kubernetes), and BPM platforms (Pega preferred)
• Ensure Agile best practices (Scrum/Kanban) are followed and continuously improved
• Govern project lifecycle (SDLC), including planning, execution, risk management, and delivery tracking
• Monitor and ensure quality through reviews, testing strategies, and defect resolution coordination
• Support pre-sales activities, RFPs, and practice growth initiatives in collaboration with global leadership
• Drive adoption of AI & GenAI capabilities within BPM processes and enterprise workflows
• Align delivery execution with business goals and ensure measurable value realization

Skills

IT delivery

BPM

Java/J2EE

REST APIs

Cloud (Kubernetes)

Agile (Scrum/Kanban)

Stakeholder communication

Team leadership

English language

Job description

Pega Senior Architect

English & Spanish Required / Remote From Spain

Are you one of those professionals who loves to lead high-performing teams, drive complex programs, and deliver impactful solutions using cutting-edge technologies? Do you enjoy mentoring talented engineers while engaging with senior stakeholders and shaping delivery strategy?

At Cognizant Spain we have got the Team that you’ll want to be part of: great colleagues to count on, continuous training, and exciting transformation programs!

What will be your mission?

As a Pega Senior Architect you will lead end-to-end delivery of BPM/Java/Cloud programs while ensuring alignment between business objectives, technology solutions, and execution excellence.

What will make you successful in this position?

Mandatory

• 10+ years of experience in IT delivery, with strong exposure to BPM / Java / Cloud ecosystems


• Proven experience managing end-to-end delivery of large-scale programs or multiple projects


• Strong technical background in:
  
  
  
  • Java / J2EE
  
  
  • REST APIs & Microservices
  
  
  • Cloud technologies (Kubernetes, containers, distributed systems)
  
  
  
  


• Experience in Agile delivery models (Scrum/Kanban) and full SDLC lifecycle


• Ability to engage with both technical and non-technical stakeholders at senior levels


• Experience leading global and distributed teams


• Strong communication skills in English (mandatory) and Spanish (nice to have)

Desirable

• Experience with Pega platform or other BPM tools


• Background in banking or enterprise digital transformation programs


• Exposure to solution architecture and design governance


• Knowledge or experience in AI & GenAI integration in enterprise workflows


• Certifications (nice to have):
  
  
  
  • Pega (CSA/CSSA/LSA)
  
  
  • Scrum / Agile (Scrum Master, SAFe)
  
  
  • Cloud certifications
  
  
  
  

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of BPM/Pega projects, ensuring quality, timelines, and client satisfaction


• Act as the primary point of contact for client stakeholders, including business and IT leadership


• Drive solution design in collaboration with Enterprise and Solution Architects


• Manage and mentor multidisciplinary teams (developers, architects, analysts) across geographies


• Oversee technical delivery across Java/J2EE, REST APIs, Cloud (Kubernetes), and BPM platforms (Pega preferred)


• Ensure Agile best practices (Scrum/Kanban) are followed and continuously improved


• Govern project lifecycle (SDLC), including planning, execution, risk management, and delivery tracking


• Monitor and ensure quality through reviews, testing strategies, and defect resolution coordinationSupport pre-sales activities, RFPs, and practice growth initiatives in collaboration with global leadership


• Drive adoption of AI & GenAI capabilities within BPM processes and enterprise workflows


• Align delivery execution with business goals and ensure measurable value realization

Why choose us?

HIGH QUALITY PROJECT.

LATEST TECHNOLOGIES.

LEARNING.

TEAMWORK.

INTERNATIONAL TEAM.

CAREER PLAN.

Other Benefits That You’ll Find

• Restaurant tickets for every working day


• Permanent contract: you are here to grow with us!


• Referral program: bring your colleagues and get rewarded


• Salary and bonuses: open discussion based on your experience