Pega System Architect (Software Engineer)

ASB Bank; Auckland; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Wellness initiatives

Parental leave

Flexible leave

Customisable benefits

Job summary

ASB Bank in New Zealand is seeking a Pega System Architect to establish the Pega Centre of Excellence. You will work with senior architects and delivery teams to configure and enhance Pega applications, build reusable components, and support CoE guardrails.

The role requires PCSA certification and practical Pega experience, with a focus on secure, scalable solutions and agile delivery within a regulated financial services context.

Qualifications

• PCSA certification is required for this role.
• Practical experience configuring or supporting Pega applications.
• Foundational understanding of Pega case management, workflows, UIs, data models, decision rules and security.
• Ability to translate user stories into scoped changes with guidance.
• Familiarity with Pega guardrails, reusable design and performance principles.
• Experience with unit testing, defect resolution and clear technical documentation.
• Basic understanding of APIs, integrations, and deployment practices.

Responsibilities

• Configure, test and maintain Pega features under guidance of senior architects.
• Translate business requirements into secure, scalable Pega solutions.
• Build/update case types, workflows, UIs, data objects and integration points.
• Apply Pega guardrails and development standards across projects.
• Create and maintain reusable components, templates and technical docs.
• Use delivery pipelines to manage changes and enable reliable releases.
• Collaborate with Product Owners, engineers and testers to deliver customer outcomes.
• Contribute to CoE initiatives like standards adoption and knowledge sharing.

Skills

PCSA Certification

Pega Platform

Agile Delivery

API & Integrations

Education

Pega Certified System Architect (PCSA)

Tools

APIs & Integrations

Source Control

CI/CD

Job description

Mō Mātou | About us

At ASB, we believe progress is more than just financial - it's about helping New Zealanders, communities, and our environment thrive together. We're a purpose-led organisation with a proud history and a clear vision: to support Kiwis in getting one step ahead. Our work is guided by strong values - care, courage and curiosity - and brought to life by a diverse team of people who genuinely care about making a difference.

Mō te Tūranga | About the role

ASB is establishing a Pega Centre of Excellence (CoE) to provide enterprise-wide governance, standards, reusable practices and expert support across our Pega ecosystem. We are looking for a Pega System Architect to help execute the CoE roadmap while building practical experience across Pega delivery, platform standards and continuous improvement.

Working with senior Pega architects, engineers, Product Owners and delivery teams, you will configure and enhance Pega applications, contribute to reusable assets and documentation, and support squads in applying CoE guardrails. This role suits a Pega engineer who has a sound foundation in the platform, enjoys learning and is ready to grow through hands‑on delivery and coaching.

Key Responsibilities:

• Configure, test and maintain Pega application features under the guidance of senior System Architects and Lead System Architects.
• Translate well‑defined business requirements and user stories into secure, supportable Pega solutions.
• Build and update case types, workflows, user interfaces, data objects, decision rules and integrations in line with agreed designs.
• Apply Pega guardrails, development standards, naming conventions and reusable patterns promoted by the CoE.
• Support the creation and maintenance of reusable components, templates, guidance and technical documentation.
• Use Pega tools and delivery pipelines to manage application changes, investigate issues and support reliable releases.
• Collaborate with Product Owners, Business Architects, testers, engineers and operational teams to deliver customer‑focused outcomes.
• Contribute to CoE initiatives such as standards adoption, platform health, knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.
• Keep your Pega knowledge current and actively seek feedback, coaching and opportunities to grow your technical capability.

You are a Pega engineer with a solid understanding of the platform and some practical experience delivering or supporting Pega applications. You are comfortable working within established designs and standards, ask thoughtful questions and take ownership of delivering high‑quality work.

You bring curiosity, care and a collaborative mindset. You communicate clearly, respond constructively to feedback and enjoy working with others to solve problems. You are motivated to deepen your Pega capability while helping the CoE embed standards, reusable practices and continuous improvement across day‑to‑day delivery.

Ngā mea kia whai angitū ahau? | What do I need to be successful?

• Pega Certified System Architect (PCSA) certification is required.
• Practical experience configuring or supporting Pega applications in a project, internship or production environment.
• Foundational understanding of Pega case management, workflows, user interfaces, data models, decision rules and application security.
• Ability to interpret user stories and solution designs and implement well‑scoped changes with guidance.
• Awareness of Pega guardrails, reusable design, troubleshooting and application performance principles.
• Experience with unit testing, defect resolution, peer review and maintaining clear technical documentation.
• Basic understanding of APIs and integrations, source control, CI/CD or Pega deployment practices.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with attention to quality and customer outcomes.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to work effectively in an agile, cross‑functional team.
• A learning mindset and willingness to develop towards the Pega Certified Senior System Architect pathway.
• Experience in financial services or another regulated environment is advantageous but not essential.

He aha tā mātou | What can we offer

Get the work‑life equation right.

We understand life is full of priorities, and we’re here to help you find balance with a flexible and supportive working environment.

What’s important to you is important to us.

We support your wellbeing with comprehensive health insurance, wellness initiatives, parental and flexible leave, and customisable benefits.

Bring your whole self to work.

We’re building a culture where everyone feels safe, included, and empowered to succeed.

Grow your technical capability.

With access to modern tooling, cloud platforms, and large‑scale systems, you’ll continue to deepen your expertise while delivering meaningful outcomes.

To serve a diverse community, we need a diverse organisation. We encourage applicants from allbackgrounds who bring unique perspectives and thinking styles that add to the culture andperformance of our team.