Pega Systems Architect

Cognizant; Telford; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology solutions provider is seeking a Talent Acquisition Lead with expertise in Pega. This mid-senior level role involves analysing requirements, preparing designs, coding, and guiding teams. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Pega, knowledge of integrations, and relevant certifications. The position is hybrid, requiring occasional travel to Telford. Interested candidates can apply by sending their profile to the provided email.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in Pega projects and expertise in integration.
• Ability to create scalable architecture for future requirements.
• Experience in guiding teams in design and coding.

Responsibilities

• Analyse functional/non-functional requirements and clarify them.
• Prepare high and low-level design documents.
• Perform hands-on coding and conduct code reviews.
• Guide stakeholders on solution architecture and integration.
• Create scalable architecture to accommodate future needs.

Skills

Hands-on Experience with Pega

Designing patterns in Pega

Knowledge of REST/SOAP integrations

Knowledge of at least one Pega Industry framework

Pega CSSA or PEGA CLSA Certification

Job description

Talent Acquisition Lead - Cognizant Microsoft Business Group

Pega opportunities for System Architect – Senior System Architect and Lead System Architect

Hybrid role with +/- 3 visits per month at client site in Telford

About the role

As part of the Pega team you will make an impact by supporting our clients with their digital transformations with your Pega expertise. In 1999 Cognizant started their Pega journey with its first banking customer. Fast forward to 2025 and Cognizant has earned the Pega's Global Elite Partner Distinction.

In this role, you will:

• Analyse functional/non-functional requirements and seek clarifications for better understanding of requirements keeping the Pega OOTB features.
• Prepare high level and low-level design keeping in mind the customer NFRs and constraints. You will guide team in preparation of technical specification document and reviews and provide high level architectural aspects of non-Pega technologies in Pega ecosystem.
• Perform hands on coding and guide team in coding as per agreed design, as well as conducting code review and the elements to check during code review
• Guide relevant stakeholders (clients/ internal teams) and enterprise assets development WITH the objective of standardizing the overall solution architecture from a technology/infrastructure perspective within the limits of the EAS processes, standards, and guidelines.
• Create a scalable architecture capable of accommodating future requirements.

What you need to have to be considered

• Hands-on Experience with Pega
• Experience of Designing patterns in Pega, knowledge around complex Integrations, AES/ PDC and other non-functional aspects of a Pega project.
• Knowledge of REST/SOAP integrations
• Knowledge and experience on at least one Pega Industry framework
• It would be ideal to be Pega CSSA or PEGA CLSA Certified depending on the level

We're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don't hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role.

At Cognizant, we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible, and we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is an onsite position requiring occasional travel to our client’s office in Telford.

The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you’re engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.

If you wish to apply kindly send your profile to [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology
• IT Services and IT Consulting and Information Services