Lead Pega Architect & Enterprise Solution

DA SOFTWARE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

DA SOFTWARE PTE. LTD. is seeking a Lead System Architect with deep Pega expertise to drive foundational design for PRPC implementations across multiple versions.

You will shape class structures, data models, and case management workflows following Guardrails and enterprise best practices. The role requires leading integration efforts with core banking systems, CMS, and government frameworks, plus hands-on reviews, performance tuning, and DevOps-enabled deployment strategies.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10–12+ years IT experience with 6–8 years in Pega Architecture roles.
• Experience delivering Pega implementations in BFSI or government sectors.
• Strong governance, executive presentation, and multi-team leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture for Pega PRPC across v7.x–v8.x and guardrails compliance.
• Design class structures, data models, and case management workflows.
• Direct code reviews, performance tuning, and security adherence.
• Drive integration with core banking, CMS, and govTech frameworks.

Skills

Pega expertise

Database management

Server & OS

Integration & web tech

Scripting & automation

Tools

UNIX/Linux

Windows

Oracle WebLogic

Tomcat

Oracle DB

MS SQL Server

Sybase

PostgreSQL

Jenkins

Ansible

Job description

Key Responsibilities

1. Technical Architecture, Class Structure & Data Modeling

   Function as the Lead System Architect (LSA) / Technical Architect, driving the foundational design for Pega PRPC implementations across PRPC v7.x through v8.x platforms.

   Design robust Class Structures , Data Models , and Case Management workflows in accordance with Pega Guardrails and enterprise architecture best practices.

   Author and review Technical Specification Documents (TSD), Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), Effort Estimations, and System Manuals.

   Direct code reviews, design evaluations, quality checks, and enforce strict adherence to Pega coding standards and security protocols.

   Drive performance tuning, complex exception handling, batch processing optimization, and physical system resource utilization reviews.

2. Enterprise Integrations & Digital Transformation

   Lead technical discussions and design integrations connecting Pega platforms with Core Banking systems, credit engines, Content Management Systems (CMS), third-party vendors, and government frameworks.

   Architect robust inbound and outbound integration channels via REST APIs, SOAP, database adapters, and automated agent/job schedulers.

   Oversee multi-node infrastructure readiness, application deployments, server provisioning, WebLogic/Tomcat server setups, firewalls, SSL certificates, load balancers (F5), and Disaster Recovery (DR) testing.

   Drive continuous delivery and environment control using modern DevOps tools (Ansible/Rex, Jenkins, Git) and script-based management (Unix/Perl/Shell).

3. Domain Delivery & High-Impact Project Experience

   Compliance & Regulatory Frameworks (KYC/AML): Architect single compliance and case-management platforms (e.g., Pega alert processing engine for Retail/Corporate Banking KYC feeds) that manage both online and batch alert workflows from inception to reviewer closure.

   Corporate Onboarding & Loan Systems: Lead end-to-end automated corporate onboarding platforms interfacing with bank-wide KYC frameworks and 15+ core banking systems for Straight-Through Processing (STP).

   Government & Enterprise Workflow Applications: Manage platform architecture and data migration for public sector systems (e.g., subsidy calculation logic, educator registrations, payment file generation, and regulatory compliance aligning with SGDRM/GovTech guidelines).

   Production Support & Application Maintenance Leadership: Act as Application Support Lead and primary escalation point for L2/L3 production incidents, root-cause analysis (RCA), vulnerability assessments, software obsolescence mitigations, and service reviews.

4. Team Leadership & Stakeholder Management

   Lead daily stand-ups, provide deep technical mentorship to Pega developers, and guide teams through SIT, UAT, and production warranty periods.

   Facilitate requirements workshops, drive prototype demonstrations, and translate business/functional requirements into scalable technical solutions.

   Present operational metrics, project schedules, technology risk items, and change request (CR) solutions to Steering Committees, System Owners, and senior stakeholders.

Technical Qualifications & Skills Matrix

Mandatory Core Competencies

• Pega Expertise: Deep architectural knowledge of PegaRules Process Commander (PRPC v7.x to v8.x) , Case Management, Guardrails compliance, and Agent/Queue processing.
• Database Management: Expert-level proficiency in relational databases ( Oracle , MS SQL Server , Sybase , PostgreSQL ), query tuning, data modeling, and large-scale data migration.
• Server & OS Platforms: Solid administration and deployment experience across Unix/Linux , Windows , Apache Tomcat , and Oracle WebLogic Application Servers .
• Integration & Web Technologies: Hands-on command of REST/SOAP integrations, XML, HTML, JavaScript, CSS, and messaging systems.
• Scripting & Automation: Strong scripting capability using Perl , Unix Shell Scripting , and deployment tools like Ansible .

Desirable / Value-Add Skills

• Experience with specialized platforms such as Smart KYC and MS CRM Dynamics (2015/365).
• Hands-on familiarity with Singapore Government technology standards ( GovTech , SGDRM Guidelines ).
• Active Pega Lead System Architect (LSA) or Senior System Architect (SSA) certifications.

Candidate Profile & Experience

• Overall Experience: Minimum 10 to 12+ years of progressive IT experience, with at least 6 to 8 years operating in a Pega Technical Architect, LSA, or Lead Consultant capacity.
• Industry Background: Demonstrated track record delivering complex Pega implementations within Tier-1 Banking / Financial Services (BFSI) environments (such as OCBC, Bank of Singapore) or Government/Public Sector Agencies (such as MSF/ECDA/GovTech).
• Leadership Style: Outstanding technical governance, strong executive presentation skills, and a proven ability to lead multi-disciplinary delivery teams through high-pressure delivery cycles.