Senior Pega System Architect with Upgrade Expertise

NTT DATA Global Delivery Services Ltd; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

NTT DATA is seeking a Z3_PEGA Senior System Architect with upgrade experience to join our team in Bangalore, Karnataka, India. The role focuses on Pega platform upgrades and modernization, including design, development, and validation of enterprise-grade solutions using Pega Infinity.

Responsibilities include leading upgrade initiatives, architecture reviews, performance tuning, and CI/CD coordination with DevOps.

Qualifications

• Mandatory: CSSA Certification.
• Experience in Pega Upgrade Projects.
• Experience upgrading from Pega 7.x/8.x to Pega Infinity.
• Strong knowledge of PEGA AI, CDH Pega Case Management.
• Data Pages Integration (REST, SOAP, Kafka, JMS).
• Security Frameworks (SSO, OAuth, LDAP, SAML).
• Performance tuning and optimization post-upgrade.
• Branching & application packaging; Deployment management.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end Pega platform upgrade initiatives to Pega Infinity.
• Design and develop enterprise Pega solutions; configure Case Types, Data Pages, Flows, Integrations, Security, Reporting.
• Perform upgrade impact assessments and remediation planning.
• Ensure adherence to guardrails and enterprise architecture during upgrades.
• Support CI/CD pipelines, environment migrations, and production readiness.

Skills

Pega Upgrade Projects

Upgrade experience

CSSA Certification

Pega Infinity

PEGA AI

CDH Pega Case Management

Data Pages Integration (REST)

Data Pages Integration (SOAP)

Kafka

JMS

Security Frameworks (SSO, OAuth, LDAP,

SAML

Performance Tuning

Branching & Packaging

Deployment Management

SQL

Postgres

Tools

REST

SOAP

Kafka

JMS

Job description

Z3_PEGA Senior System Architect with Upgrade experience Req ID: 385819 NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us.

If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, we are actively looking for an exceptional candidate.

We are currently seeking a Z3_PEGA Senior System Architect with Upgrade experience to join our team in Bangalore, Karnātaka (IN-KA), India (IN). We are seeking an experienced Pega Senior System Architect (SSA) with strong expertise in Pega platform upgrades and modernization initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Pega Upgrade & Modernization

• Lead end-to-end Pega platform upgrade initiatives from older Pega versions to Pega Infinity.
• Perform upgrade impact assessments and prepare technical remediation plans.
• Analyze deprecated features and implement suitable alternatives.
• Refactor and optimize legacy applications to align with current Pega best practices.
• Resolve upgrade-related guardrail violations and technical debt.
• Validate compatibility of integrations, agents, queue processors, REST/SOAP services, and authentication mechanisms.

Solution Design & Development

• Design and develop enterprise-grade Pega solutions using Pega Platform.
• Configure Case Types, Data Pages, Flows, Decisioning, Integrations, Security, and Reporting components.
• Ensure adherence to Pega guardrails and enterprise architecture standards.
• Participate in architecture reviews and technical design discussions.

Performance & Stability

• Conduct performance analysis and tuning post-upgrade.
• Identify and mitigate application bottlenecks.
• Support load testing and production readiness activities.
• Ensure platform scalability, reliability, and maintainability.

CI/CD & DevOps

• Support deployment automation using CI/CD pipelines.
• Manage branch strategies and application packaging.
• Coordinate code migration across environments.
• Work closely with DevOps and Infrastructure teams during upgrade and deployment activities.

Testing & Production Support

• Support SIT, UAT, and Production validation activities.
• Analyze and resolve defects identified during upgrade testing.
• Participate in production implementation and hypercare support.

Mandatory Skills

• CSSA Certification
• Strong hands-on experience in Pega Upgrade Projects
• Experience upgrading applications from Pega 7.x/8.x to Pega Infinity
• PEGA AI ,CDH Pega Case Management
• Data Pages Integration (REST, SOAP, Kafka, JMS)
• Security Frameworks (SSO, OAuth, LDAP, SAML)
• Performance Tuning
• Branching & Application Packaging
• Deployment Management
• SQL , Postgres

About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a $30 billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world's leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. Our consulting and industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 50 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start‑up partners. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D. Whenever possible, we hire locally to NTT DATA offices or client sites. This ensures we can provide timely and effective support tailored to each client’s needs. While many positions offer remote or hybrid work options, these arrangements are subject to change based on client requirements. For employees near an NTT DATA office or client site, in-office attendance may be required for meetings or events, depending on business needs. At NTT DATA, we are committed to staying flexible and meeting the evolving needs of both our clients and employees.

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