Senior Engineer – Pega Platform

HCLTech; Kraków; Hybrid; PLN 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

HCLTech in Poland is seeking an experienced Senior Engineer – Pega Platform to design, develop, and optimize enterprise-grade Pega applications. You will apply your expertise to architect solutions supporting banking processes and ensure scalability and reliability across client operations.

This role is hybrid with in-office presence once a week, located in Kraków or Warsaw, and requires strong knowledge of Pega 7/8, Case Management, Data Pages, and integration.

Qualifications

• 6-7+ years hands-on experience with Pega, including Pega 7 and Pega 8.
• PEGA CSSA Certification; PEGA LSA certification preferred.
• Strong understanding of Pega architecture: Enterprise-class design, data modeling, and rule resolution.
• Expertise in Case Management, data pages, and log analysis.
• Experience with Pega background processing (Job Schedulers, Queue Processors).
• Solid hands-on integration with external systems.
• Proven experience in Agile and DevOps environments.
• Proficiency with CI/CD tools and automation testing frameworks.
• Excellent English communication.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain advanced Pega applications for enterprise-class architecture.
• Lead and participate in migration from Pega 7 to Pega 8.
• Implement and optimize Case Management, Data Pages, and Log Analysis.
• Manage background processing tasks (Job Schedulers, Queue Processors).
• Drive integration with external systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, especially in banking projects.
• Conduct server, database, and node classification analysis for performance.
• Utilize CI/CD practices to automate deployment and testing.
• Apply Agile and DevOps methodologies to deliver iterative outcomes.
• Perform automation testing to ensure quality.

Skills

Pega platform

Pega architecture

Agile/DevOps

CI/CD

English communication

Education

PEGA CSSA Certification (Certified Senior System Architect)

PEGA LSA Certification

Tools

Pega Platform

CI/CD Tools

Kafka

Job description

HCLTech is a global technology company, home to more than 227,000 people across 60 countries, delivering industry-leading capabilities centered around AI, digital, engineering, cloud and software, powered by a broad portfolio of technology services and products. We work with clients across all major verticals, providing industry solutions for Financial Services, Manufacturing, Life Sciences and Healthcare, Technology & Services, Semiconductor, Telecom and Media, Retail and CPG, Mobility and Public Services. Consolidated revenues as of 12 months ending March 2026 totaled $14.7B.

Overview of the Role

As a Senior Engineer – Pega Platform, you will play a pivotal role in driving the design, development, and optimization of enterprise‑grade Pega applications. You will leverage your deep expertise in the Pega platform to architect, implement, and maintain cutting‑edge solutions that support key business processes, particularly within the banking sector. Your work will directly impact the effectiveness, agility, and scalability of client operations, contributing to HCLTech’s mission of delivering best‑in‑class digital services.

• Work mode: Hybrid, once in a week WFO
• Location: Warsaw or Krakow
• Working hours: normal, 9:00 to 17:00 CET
• Contract type: Employment

Detailed Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain advanced Pega applications, focusing on enterprise‑class architecture and scalable solutions.
• Lead and participate in the migration of Pega 7 to Pega 8, ensuring seamless transition and minimal disruption.
• Implement and optimize Case Management, flow design, Data Pages, and Log Analysis within Pega applications.
• Manage background processing tasks including Job Schedulers and Queue Processors for efficient workflow automation.
• Drive integration with external systems, leveraging hands‑on expertise to ensure robust and secure connectivity.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, especially in banking projects, to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Conduct server, database, and node classification analysis to optimize performance and reliability.
• Utilize CI/CD practices to automate deployment and testing processes.
• Apply Agile and DevOps methodologies to deliver iterative and high‑quality outcomes.
• Perform automation testing to ensure quality and compliance.
• Analyze and integrate Kafka for event‑driven architecture where required.
• Communicate proactively with stakeholders, providing critical feedback and insights to enhance project outcomes.

Skill Requirements

• 6-7+ years of hands‑on experience with Pega, including Pega 7 and Pega 8.
• PEGA CSSA Certification (Certified Senior System Architect); PEGA LSA (Lead System Architect) certification highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of Pega architecture: Enterprise‑class design, Application layer cake, Data Modeling, and Rule resolution.
• Expertise in Case Management, flow design, Data Pages, and Log Analysis.
• Experience with Pega background processing (Job Schedulers, Queue Processors).
• Solid hands‑on integration experience with external systems.
• Proven experience in Agile and DevOps environments.
• Proficiency with CI/CD tools and automation testing frameworks.
• Excellent communication skills in English, with the ability to deliver and receive constructive feedback.

Other Requirements (Optional)

• Experience working on banking projects is highly preferred.
• In‑depth knowledge of server, database, and node classification.
• Experience with Pega 8 migration and Kafka integration is strongly preferred.
• Willingness to relocate or travel within the EU as necessary.