Pega Developer

Cognizant; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognizant is seeking a skilled Pega Developer at Associate/Senior Associate level with 3 to 7 years of hands-on experience across Pega platforms. You will contribute to enhancements and new build initiatives, working in an Agile/Scrum delivery setup to drive robust, scalable solutions.

The role emphasizes Pega Case Management, UX design, data integration, and reporting, with collaboration across analysts, architects, QA, and stakeholders to ensure high performance and quality deliverables.

Qualifications

• Pega PRPC / Pega Platform 7.x/8.x experience required.
• CSA mandatory; CSSA preferred.
• 3–7 years of hands-on Pega development.
• Experience with REST/SOAP integrations.
• Experience in Agile/Scrum delivery.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement Pega-based solutions for enhancements and/or new service requests.
• Provide expertise in Pega frameworks, ensuring robust, scalable architecture.
• Utilize Pega Case Management to design and automate workflows.
• Design intuitive user interfaces using Pega UX principles.
• Integrate Pega applications with data sources and systems (REST/SOA).
• Collaborate with analysts, architects, QA, and stakeholders to define integration strategies.
• Conduct unit, integration, and performance testing and debugging.
• Provide technical support and root-cause analysis for Pega applications.
• Develop and maintain Pega reports and dashboards for insights.
• Document development processes and designs for audit and compliance.
• Stay current with Pega releases and best practices; suggest improvements.
• Contribute to sprint planning and Agile ceremonies.
• Mentor junior developers on Pega best practices.
• Demonstrate expertise in Pega Case Management and UX.
• Leverage Platform capabilities to build scalable enterprise apps.

Skills

Pega development

Agile/Scrum

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting

Communication

Mentoring

Education

CSA Certification

CSSA Certification

Tools

Pega PRPC

Pega Platform 7.x/8.x

REST APIs

SOAP APIs

Data Integration

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Pega Developer for the role of Associate/Senior Associate – Projects, with 3 to 7 years of experience. The ideal candidate will have strong, hands‑on experience across Pega frameworks, Case Management, User Experience, Data & Integration, Application Development, Reporting, and the Pega Platform, and will be comfortable working in an Agile/Scrum delivery environment on enhancements and new build initiatives.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Develop and implement Pega‑based solutions to meet business requirements as part of enhancements and/or new service requests.
• Provide expertise in Pega frameworks, ensuring robust, scalable, and reusable application architecture that follows industry best practices and enterprise standards.
• Utilize Pega Case Management to design, streamline, and automate complex business workflows, enhancing operational efficiency.
• Design intuitive, user‑centric interfaces using Pega User Experience (UX) principles to improve usability and adoption.
• Integrate Pega applications with various internal and external data sources and systems (REST/SOA integrations, connectors) to ensure seamless data flow.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams — business analysts, architects, QA, and stakeholders — to define and implement integration strategies and solutions.
• Conduct thorough unit, integration, and performance testing and debugging of Pega applications to ensure high performance, quality, and reliability.
• Provide technical support, root‑cause analysis, and troubleshooting for Pega applications, resolving production issues promptly.
• Develop and maintain Pega reports and dashboards to support business insights and decision‑making.
• Document all development processes, configurations, technical designs, and changes for future reference, audit, and compliance.
• Stay current with the latest Pega platform releases, tools, and industry best practices, and proactively recommend improvements.
• Contribute to sprint planning, estimation, and Agile/Scrum ceremonies, delivering high‑quality solutions on time and within scope.
• Mentor junior developers on Pega best practices, coding standards, and application lifecycle management.
• Demonstrate expertise in Pega Case Management, including the ability to design and implement complex, multi‑step workflows.
• Showcase proficiency in Pega User Experience, creating user‑centric designs that enhance usability and accessibility.
• Apply strong knowledge of Pega Data and Integration, ensuring seamless connectivity with databases, APIs, and third‑party systems.
• Exhibit strong skills in Pega Application Development, from requirement analysis and design through build, testing, and deployment.
• Leverage Pega Platform capabilities (rulesets, class structures, security models, agents/queue processors) to build scalable enterprise applications.

Requirements & Skills

• 3–7 years of hands‑on Pega development experience (Pega PRPC / Pega Platform 7.x/8.x or later).
• Strong working knowledge of Pega Case Management, Pega Application Development, Pega Data and Integration, Pega User Experience, and Pega Reporting.
• Experience with Agile/Scrum delivery methodology (PegaSCRUM preferred).
• Solid understanding of Pega rulesets, class structures, decision rules, flows, and security models.
• Experience integrating Pega with external systems via REST/SOAP APIs, connectors, and services.
• Good analytical, problem‑solving, and troubleshooting skills for complex production issues.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to collaborate with cross‑functional and multicultural teams.
• Exposure to Pega Decision Hub, Pega Mobility, or Pega RPA is a plus.
• Domain exposure (e.g., BFSI, Insurance, Healthcare, Asset & Wealth Management) is an added advantage.

Certification(s) Required

Certified Pega System Architect (CSA) — mandatory; Certified Pega Senior System Architect (CSSA) preferred.