Lead Pega System Architect (LSA) | Racedog Technologies | Charlotte, NC

RaceDog Technologies; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

RaceDog Technologies in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Lead Pega System Architect (LSA) with PCLSA Part 2 to drive enterprise Pega initiatives and governance. You will shape class structures, optimize performance, review code, and mentor squads across lifecycle stages.

The ideal candidate has 12+ years in IT architecture with deep Pega expertise and hands-on experience in integrations, security, and scalable designs for CRM and BPM solutions. This role is onsite in Charlotte.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of professional IT experience with deep Pega architecture expertise.
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Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end enterprise architecture, design, and implementation of complex Pega BPM and CRM applications.
• Define and enforce enterprise class structures, data models, integration frameworks, and reusability standards.
• Oversee performance tuning, system diagnostics, alert management, and scalability optimization for Pega environments.
• Lead rigorous architectural code reviews, design walkthroughs, and technical governance checks.
• Collaborate proactively with Pega Lead Business Architects (LBAs), product owners, and stakeholders.
• Ensure adherence to Pega guardrails, security standards, and best practices across development squads.
• Provide expert technical guidance on complex integrations involving REST/SOAP APIs, databases, and enterprise service buses.
• Mentor junior and senior Pega developers, fostering technical excellence and platform mastery.
• Participate in agile sprint planning, backlog grooming, and release readiness reviews.
• Author comprehensive architecture blueprints, design documents, and technical migration runbooks.

Skills

Pega Platform architecture

Enterprise architecture leadership

Pega BPM

Pega CASE management

Stakeholder management

Performance tuning

Code reviews

Mentoring teams

REST/SOAP integrations

Security governance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / IT / Software Engineering

Tools

REST APIs

SOAP APIs

Databases

Enterprise Service Bus

DevOps pipelines

Job description

Position Summary

We are seeking an exceptionally skilled and experienced Lead Pega System Architect (LSA) holding Pega PCLSA (Part 2 complete) certification to join our enterprise technology team on a full-time onsite basis in Charlotte, NC, via Racedog Technologies. In this critical Pega architecture role, you will be responsible for leading enterprise application design, enterprise class structure definition, performance optimization, and complex Pega implementation lifecycles. The ideal candidate will bring 12+ years of professional IT architecture experience and deep specialized expertise in Pega Platform development. If you possess a distinguished background in enterprise Pega architecture, we invite you to apply.

Detailed Job Description

As a Lead Pega System Architect (LSA) in Charlotte, NC via Racedog Technologies, you will serve as the principal technical authority responsible for directing high-complexity Pega application development and architectural governance. Your daily responsibilities will encompass designing enterprise class structures, ensuring optimal system performance, leading code reviews, and mentoring development squads. You will collaborate closely with business stakeholders and technical leads to deliver robust enterprise solutions. Candidates are required to submit their updated resume via email to Raju Varma at [e-mail].

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end enterprise architecture, design, and implementation of complex Pega BPM and CRM applications.
• Define and enforce enterprise class structures, data models, integration frameworks, and reusability standards.
• Oversee performance tuning, system diagnostics, alert management, and scalability optimization for Pega environments.
• Lead rigorous architectural code reviews, design walkthroughs, and technical governance checks.
• Collaborate proactively with Pega Lead Business Architects (LBAs), product owners, and stakeholders.
• Ensure adherence to Pega guardrails, security standards, and best practices across development squads.
• Provide expert technical guidance on complex integrations involving REST/SOAP APIs, databases, and enterprise service buses.
• Mentor junior and senior Pega developers, fostering technical excellence and platform mastery.
• Participate in agile sprint planning, backlog grooming, and release readiness reviews.
• Author comprehensive architecture blueprints, design documents, and technical migration runbooks.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 12+ years of professional IT experience, with extensive specialized expertise in Pega Platform architecture.
• Mandatory certification: Pega Certified Lead System Architect (PCLSA) with Part 2 complete.
• Proven track record leading complex enterprise Pega implementation and digital transformation programs.
• Deep technical proficiency in Pega case management, enterprise class structure, integrations, and performance tuning.
• Outstanding analytical problem-solving, stakeholder management, and cross-functional communication capabilities.
• Mandatory residency/work authorization: Ability to operate fully onsite in Charlotte, NC.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Additional certifications such as Pega Certified Senior System Architect (CSSA) or AWS/Azure cloud credentials.
• Prior professional experience within banking, financial services, or insurance sectors.
• Familiarity with DevOps pipelines and automated testing for Pega applications.
• Immediate availability for onsite mobilization in Charlotte.

Salary/Rate: Competitive market rate

Contract Duration: Full Time / Permanent

Recruitment Pro Tip

When applying for this Lead Pega System Architect position with Racedog Technologies, ensure your resume explicitly highlights your PCLSA Part 2 credentials, your enterprise class structure design portfolio, and your Pega LSA leadership background.