Lead IT Systems Architect (PEGA)

CGS Federal; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance

401k

Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off

Job summary

CGS Federal is seeking an IT Lead System Architect to guide multiple development teams, translate business requirements into applications, and set reusable patterns. You will mentor teams and drive PEGA architecture standards in a government-focused environment.

You will participate in project planning, define timelines, assemble technical teams, and ensure delivery of high-quality enterprise solutions while collaborating with stakeholders and ensuring compliance with government standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field.
• 4+ years of experience with PEGA Smart BPM.
• 4+ years of experience with Case Development.
• 4+ years as a PEGA Business Architect; strong communication, experience in delivering software to customers.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams of developers, SMEs, and stakeholders to translate requirements into a functional application.
• Mentor and empower development teams; establish standards and reusable components.
• Assist in project planning including timelines, technical team composition, and resource leveling.
• Translate business requirements to applications and participate in Agile sprints and planning.
• Define acceptance criteria and assist in software testing; publish release notes and maintain documentation.

Skills

Liaison between PEGA teams

Business product owners

Agile software development

Define acceptance criteria

Software documentation

Mentor developers

Customer success support

User stories translation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

PEGA Smart BPM

PEGA Case Development

Job description

CGS Federal is seeking an IT Lead System Architect to guide multiple development teams, translate business requirements into applications, and set reusable patterns. You will mentor teams and drive PEGA architecture standards in a government-focused environment.

You will participate in project planning, define timelines, assemble technical teams, and ensure delivery of high-quality enterprise solutions while collaborating with stakeholders and ensuring compliance with government standards.