Pega CSSA (Certified Senior System Architect)

LA International; Telford; Hybrid; GBP 92,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

LA International is seeking a Pega Certified Senior System Architect (CSSA) for a 3 Month contract, with extension potential, hybrid with 2 onsite days per week in Telford. The role focuses on designing, developing, and implementing scalable BPM solutions on the Pega platform.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in Pega development, CSSA certification, and solid experience in case management, decision rules, data pages, and integrations. Strong collaboration and QA skills are required.

Qualifications

• Pega CSSA certification required.
• 5+ years of Pega development experience.
• Experience with Financial Services, Banking, Insurance, or Public Sector projects is a plus.
• Hybrid role with 2 onsite days per week in Telford.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Pega applications and workflows.
• Translate business requirements into functional and technical specifications.
• Build case management, decisioning, integrations, and UI components using Pega best practices.
• Configure and customize business rules, flows, activities, data pages, and integrations.
• Perform unit testing, defect resolution, and support SIT/UAT activities.
• Collaborate with Business Analysts, Architects, and QA teams.
• Participate in code reviews and ensure adherence to development standards.
• Provide production support and application maintenance when required.
• Contribute to performance optimization and application scalability.

Skills

Pega CSSA

Case Management

Decision Rules

Data Pages

Integrations SOAP/REST

UI Development

Reports and Dashboards

Java/SQL/Web Tech

Agile/Scrum

Job description

Pega CSSA (Certified Senior System Architect) 3 Month contract initially + Extensions Based: Hybrid - 2 days p/w onsite in Telford Rate -£Market rates p/d via Umbrella

We have a great opportunity with a world leading organisation where you will be provided with all of the support and development to succeed. A progressive organisation where you can really make a difference. We have a great opportunity for a Pega CSSA (Certified Senior System Architect) on a long term program of work.

We are seeking an experienced Pega Certified Senior System Architect (CSSA) to design, develop, and implement scalable business process management solutions using the Pega platform. The successful candidate will work closely with business stakeholders, architects, and cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality applications that meet business requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Pega applications and workflows.
• Translate business requirements into functional and technical specifications.
• Build case management, decisioning, integrations, and user interface components using Pega best practices.
• Configure and customize business rules, flows, activities, data pages, and integrations.
• Perform unit testing, defect resolution, and support SIT/UAT activities.
• Collaborate with Business Analysts, Architects, and QA teams.
• Participate in code reviews and ensure adherence to development standards.
• Provide production support and application maintenance when required.
• Contribute to performance optimization and application scalability.

Key Skills & Experience

• Ideally 5+ years of experience in Pega development.
• Pega Certified Senior System Architect (CSSA) certification.
• Strong experience with:
  • Case Management
  • Decision Rules
  • Data Pages
  • Integrations (SOAP/REST Services)
  • UI Development
  • Reports and Dashboards
  • Pega Best Practices and Guardrails
• Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Knowledge of Java, SQL, and Web Technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript).
• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in Financial Services, Banking, Insurance, or Public Sector projects.
• Exposure to DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud platforms.
• Experience with Pega Infinity.

Certifications

• Pega CSSA Certification
• Preferred: CSA, CPDC

LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance.

A multiple award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over consecutive years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience.

Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.