Senior Applications Engineer

Pegasystems; Telangana; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Pegasystems, Inc. in Hyderabad, India, seeks a Senior Applications Engineer to contribute to HR applications, building integrations with enterprise systems and enhancing AI-enabled features. You will work in a fast‑paced Agile team, focusing 80% on Pega development and 20% on design.

The role emphasizes strong OO design, Java proficiency, and experience with Pega Platform. You will engage in releases, support, and continuous improvement across the HR tech stack.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required or equivalent.
• Experience with Pega platform and CSSA certification preferred.
• Strong object‑oriented design and programming fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Convert requirements into feature design, implementation, testing, deployment, and support.
• Work in an Agile SCRUM team with peers.
• Develop using Pega Infinity and Java; 80% on development, 20% on design.
• Demonstrate growth mindset and rigorous validation of AI/outputs.

Skills

OOP

Java

React

JavaScript

Agile/Scrum

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

CS engineering preferred

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Pega Infinity

Pega Platform

CSSA

JavaScript

Job description

Senior Applications Engineer

Job Category: Information Technology

Location: India - Telangana - Hyderabad

Meet Our Team:

As part of the HR Applications team, you will contribute to the development, enhancement, integration, and support of a suite of employee-focused applications that drive engagement, recognition, performance conversations, and talent management across the organization.

Picture Yourself at Pega:

In this role, you will build and maintain integrations with enterprise systems such as SuccessFactors, identity platforms, and other HR technologies.

• Leverage emerging technologies, including AI-driven capabilities, to improve employee and administrator experiences.
• Participate in application releases, support activities, and continuous improvement initiatives across the HR applications ecosystem.

At Pega, we actively explore and embrace emerging AI capabilities with curiosity, responsibility, and a drive for meaningful innovation. You will work in an environment where AI‑enabled tools are used to enhance learning, improve engineering efficiency, and support better decision‑making across the cloud platform.

We expect engineers to apply critical thinking to all AI‑generated outputs—validating accuracy, quality, and relevance before applying them in production environments. We view AI maturity as a spectrum, progressing from foundational adoption toward more strategic, advocacy‑driven integration, and you will play an active role in that journey.

What You'll Do at Pega:

• Leverage best in class technologies to drive the conversion of requirements into feature design, its implementation, testing, deployment and support.
• Work as part of a collaborative Agile team working in a SCRUM model surrounded by fun loving talented engineers.
• Technologies you will work on are Pega Infinity and Java.
• 80% Pega Application Development.
• 20% Pega Application Design.
• You demonstrate a strong Growth Mindset—embracing curiosity, continuous learning, and adaptability in a fast‑changing technology environment. You are comfortable speaking about AI with confidence and conviction, and you view AI as an enabler to improve outcomes rather than a substitute for sound engineering principles.
• You challenge assumptions, learn quickly from change, and apply critical thinking to validate outputs and make informed decisions. You bring a thoughtful, quality driven approach to your work and actively contribute to a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Who You Are:

• Strong understanding of object‑oriented programming and design.
• Be able to implement code that meets engineering excellence standard with minimal oversight
• Good at development of highly scalable and performant features using Pega Platform
• Ability to take an ownership of EPICS and sprints and Working experience in an agile/scrum team environment
• Passionate about learning new technologies and innovation
• Demonstrated ability to logically identify and analyze/solve problems.
• Good verbal and written communication skills, including poise in pressure situations.

What You've Accomplished:

• Overall experience of 5 to 6 years of experience developing the applications using Pega platform.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, preferably in Computer Science Engineering (CSE) or a related field .
• Bachelor’s engineering in Computer Science or similar field.
• Have a very good knowledge on Pega platform with minimum CSSA certified.
• Basic programming/coding experience in any programming language is required
• Basic knowledge of JavaScript and coding fundamentals is expected. Experience with JavaScript and React will be an added advantage.

Pega Offers You:

• Gartner Analyst acclaimed technology leadership across our categories of products.
• Continuous learning and development opportunities
• An innovative, inclusive, agile, flexible, and fun work environment
• Competitive global benefits program inclusive of pay and bonus incentive, employee equity in the company.
• The opportunity to make a tangible impact on Pega's business operations and ability to scale.
• An opportunity to work in an organization that actively invests in AI‑enabled learning, innovation, and responsible adoption across its engineering practices

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Job ID: 24005

AI in Action – Responsible Use of AI in Recruitment

Pega embraces the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) to improve efficiency, consistency, and fairness across our business. We encourage thoughtful and ethical adoption of AI technologies that support people—not replace them. We may use AI‑enabled tools in our recruitment process. These tools are designed to assist us by providing insights and operational support.

All hiring decisions are made based on human review and judgment. You may have the right to request human review, provide additional information, or raise questions about how such tools are used.

Culture

At Pegasystems, we foster an environment where people feel valued and empowered to contribute their best. With global clients across industries and regions, we know our success depends on the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents of our people. Ours is a workplace where everyone can grow, collaborate, and deliver meaningful outcomes.

We encourage candidates from all backgrounds and experiences and focus on the core competencies and mindset needed to thrive in a role.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, Pegasystems will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran or disability status, or any other category protected by law.

This same mindset shapes how we work, encouraging curiosity, continuous learning, and smarter ways of working with AI. At Pegasystems, we believe the best ideas come from curious people who embrace change, learn continuously, and use AI to work smarter and move faster. Guided by our values, we bring a growth mindset to every challenge and create lasting impact together.

Export Compliance

For positions requiring access to technical data subject to export control regulations such as this, Pegasystems may need to obtain export license approval from the U.S. Government and EU Authorities for certain individuals.

Accommodations

If you require reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (US only) or comparable regional regulations in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre‑employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process,or contact (US only) 1-888-PEGA-NOW and/or 225 Wyman Street Waltham, MA 02451 ATTN: Benefits.

It is Pega's policy to engage, recruit, hire, promote, train, discipline, and compensate in all job classifications, without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other category protected by law.

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