Lead Pega Solution Architect (CLSA Required)

Capgemini; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work

Healthcare coverage

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Capgemini is seeking an experienced Pega Lead System Architect / Lead Pega Solution Architect to lead architecture and delivery of enterprise-scale Pega solutions within Financial Services. This senior role requires CLSA certification and hands-on architecture leadership, with ability to define architecture, defend design decisions, establish reusable patterns, and mentor development teams.

The position is onsite at least three days per week across multiple cities, including Charlotte, NY,

Qualifications

• 12+ years of Pega experience.
• Pega Certified Lead System Architect (CLSA) certification required.
• 3+ years functioning as a Lead System Architect or senior Pega architect.
• Strong hands-on experience with Pega Infinity.
• Experience with Pega Constellation UX.
• Strong enterprise integration architecture, including REST APIs and complex integration patterns.
• Experience with DX API.
• Strong understanding of Situational Layer Cake, Enterprise Class Structure, reuse and specialization.
• Strong knowledge of Pega security architecture, exception handling and non-functional requirements.
• Experience with DevOps/CI/CD pipelines and Pega deployments.
• Knowledge of Common Data Model concepts.
• Experience designing highly scalable, secure and maintainable enterprise applications.
• Banking, Financial Services or Insurance experience strongly preferred.
• Strong client-facing communication skills and the ability to explain and defend architectural decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture and design for complex Pega applications.
• Define scalable and reusable architecture, frameworks and technical standards.
• Design enterprise integrations and guide API strategy.
• Lead architecture and code reviews.
• Mentor Pega developers and technical teams.
• Drive performance, security, scalability and compliance considerations.
• Partner with business and technology stakeholders to translate requirements into enterprise-grade technical solutions.
• Support DevOps, CI/CD and production-readiness activities.

Skills

Pega experience

CLSA certification

Lead Architect experience

Pega Infinity

REST APIs

DX API

Situational Layer Cake

Security architecture

DevOps/CI/CD

Common Data Model

Financial services domain

Client communication

Tools

Pega Constellation UX

Job description

Locations: New York, NY | Chicago, IL | Atlanta, GA | Charlotte, NC

Work Model: Hybrid, minimum 3 days onsite

Employment: Full-Time

Compensation: $130,000–$175,000 base + 20% target bonus + benefits

Capgemini is seeking an experienced Pega Lead System Architect / Lead Pega Solution Architect to lead the architecture and delivery of complex, enterprise-scale Pega solutions within Financial Services.

This is a senior architecture role for someone who is not only CLSA certified, but is currently functioning as a hands‑on architect and solution designer, with the ability to define architecture, make and defend design decisions, establish reusable patterns, and provide technical leadership to development teams.

What We’re Looking For

• 12+ years of Pega experience
• Pega Certified Lead System Architect (CLSA) certification required
• 3+ years functioning as a Lead System Architect or senior Pega architect
• Strong hands‑on experience with Pega Infinity
• Experience with Pega Constellation UX
• Strong enterprise integration architecture, including REST APIs and complex integration patterns
• Experience with DX API
• Strong understanding of Situational Layer Cake, Enterprise Class Structure, reuse and specialization
• Strong knowledge of Pega security architecture, exception handling and non‑functional requirements
• Experience with DevOps/CI/CD pipelines and Pega deployments
• Knowledge of Common Data Model concepts
• Experience designing highly scalable, secure and maintainable enterprise applications
• Banking, Financial Services or Insurance experience strongly preferred
• Strong client‑facing communication skills and the ability to explain and defend architectural decisions

What You’ll Do

• Lead architecture and design for complex Pega applications.
• Define scalable and reusable architecture, frameworks and technical standards.
• Design enterprise integrations and guide API strategy.
• Lead architecture and code reviews.
• Mentor Pega developers and technical teams.
• Drive performance, security, scalability and compliance considerations.
• Partner with business and technology stakeholders to translate requirements into enterprise‑grade technical solutions.
• Support DevOps, CI/CD and production‑readiness activities.

Location & Work Authorization

This position requires onsite attendance at least three days per week in New York, Chicago, Atlanta or Charlotte, with the remaining days remote.

Candidates must meet the work‑authorization requirements stated in the application. No current or future employer sponsorship is available for this position.

Compensation

$130,000–$175,000 base salary + 20% target annual bonus + comprehensive benefits.

About Capgemini:

Capgemini is an AI‑powered global business and technology transformation partner, delivering tangible business value. We imagine the future of organizations and make it real with AI, technology, and people. With our strong heritage of nearly 60 years, we are a responsible and diverse group of 420,000 team members in more than 50 countries. We deliver end‑to‑end services and solutions with our deep industry expertise and strong partner ecosystem, leveraging our capabilities across strategy, technology, design, engineering and business operations. The Group reported 2024 global revenues of €22.1 billion.

Make it real | www.capgemini.com

Life at Capgemini:

Capgemini supports all aspects of your well‑being throughout the changing stages of your life and career. For eligible employees, we offer:

• Flexible work
• Healthcare including dental, vision, mental health, and well‑being programs
• Financial well‑being programs such as 401(k) and Employee Share Ownership Plan
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Family building benefits like adoption assistance, surrogacy, and cryopreservation
• Social well‑being benefits like subsidized back‑up child/elder care and tutoring
• Mentoring, coaching and learning programs
• Employee Resource Groups
• Disaster Relief