Pega Developer - 71249311

Cognizant; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 102,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life保险

Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off

401(k) Plan with Company Contributions

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Cognizant is seeking a highly skilled PEGA Senior System Architect (SSA)/Developer to lead design, architecture, and delivery of enterprise-grade Pega solutions in Norfolk, VA. This hands-on role focuses on scalable, secure applications, leveraging Pega best practices and SCE experience.

The ideal candidate will have extensive Pega implementation experience, healthcare domain knowledge, and strong integration skills using REST, microservices, Kafka, and data modeling for regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Pega Lead System Architect (LSA) with hands-on expertise across Pega implementations.
• Experience designing, developing, testing, and deploying secure, scalable Pega applications (class structures, case management, UI models).
• Strong expertise integrating Pega with enterprise platforms using REST APIs and microservices.
• Experience with event-driven architectures and Kafka-based integrations (Apache Kafka preferred, Confluent acceptable).
• Ability to conduct code reviews, monitor quality and performance, and enforce standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop, configure, test, and optimize Pega applications applying best practices and performance tuning.
• Work on claims solutions using Pega SCE model translating healthcare claims to scalable technical solutions.
• Implement scalable Pega class structures, case types, workflows, UIs, integrations, and reusable components.
• Design and implement event-driven and data-integrations using Kafka (Apache Kafka preferred).
• Develop scalable, resilient integrations between Pega SCE and enterprise platforms, APIs, microservices, data sources, and messaging technologies.
• Utilize healthcare domain expertise to deliver compliant solutions.
• Analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve complex application/integration issues; perform root cause analysis.
• Provide hands-on technical leadership through code/design reviews and enforcement of standards.

Skills

Pega LSA

CSSA Certification

CSA Certification

Kafka integration

REST APIs

Microservices

Healthcare domain knowledge

Tools

Apache Kafka

Confluent Kafka

Job description

About The Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and hands-on PEGA Senior System Architect (SSA)/Developer to lead the design, architecture, and delivery of enterprise‑grade Pega solutions. In this role, you will drive the development of scalable, secure, and high‑performing applications while ensuring adherence to Pega best practices and architectural standards. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience designing and implementing complex Pega applications, including expertise with the Pega Smart Claims Engine (SCE). A strong background in healthcare, enterprise integrations, data modeling, and regulatory compliance is essential.

About The Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and hands‑on PEGA Senior System Architect (SSA)/Developer to lead the design, architecture, and delivery of enterprise‑grade Pega solutions. In this role, you will drive the development of scalable, secure, and high‑performing applications while ensuring adherence to Pega best practices and architectural standards. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience designing and implementing complex Pega applications, including expertise with the Pega Smart Claims Engine (SCE). A strong background in healthcare, enterprise integrations, data modeling, and regulatory compliance is essential.

In This Role, You Will

• Develop, configure, test, and optimize Pega applications, applying Pega best practices, design patterns, coding standards, and performance‑tuning techniques.
• Work on claims solutions using the Pega Smart Claims Engine (SCE) model, translating healthcare claims requirements into scalable technical solutions.
• Participate in scalable implementation of Pega class structures, case types, workflows, user interfaces, integrations, and reusable components to support enterprise healthcare solutions.
• Design and implement event‑driven and data‑integration solutions using Kafka, with Apache Kafka preferred and Confluent Kafka experience also applicable.
• Development scalable, resilient integrations between Pega SCE and enterprise platforms, APIs, microservices, data sources, and messaging technologies.
• Utilize healthcare domain expertise to deliver solutions aligned with healthcare operations and claims processing requirements.
• Analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve complex application and integration issues, performing root cause analysis and implementing effective technical solutions.
• Provide hands‑on technical leadership through code reviews, design reviews, troubleshooting, development guidance, and enforcement of Pega engineering standards.

What You Need To Have To Be Considered

• Pega Lead System Architect (LSA) with proven experience providing hands‑on technical expertise across Pega implementations.
• Experience designing, developing, testing, and deploying secure, scalable, and high‑performance Pega applications, including class structures, case management workflows, UI models, and reusable frameworks.
• Strong expertise integrating Pega applications with enterprise platforms using REST APIs, microservices, and other modern integration technologies.
• Strong experience with event‑driven architectures and Kafka‑based integrations. Apache Kafka experience is preferred; Confluent Kafka experience is also acceptable.
• Demonstrated experience designing resilient, scalable integrations and troubleshooting complex application, data, and messaging issues.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct code and technical reviews, monitor application quality and performance, mitigate technical risks, and ensure compliance with Pega guardrails and development standards.

These Will Help You Stand Out

• Pega Lead System Architect (LSA) Certification
• Pega Certified Senior System Architect (CSSA) Certification
• Pega Certified System Architect (CSA) Certification
• Advanced Pega Smart Claims Engine (SCE) implementation experience
• Apache Kafka and/or Confluent Kafka integration experience

We're excited to meet professionals who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every listed qualification. Transferable experience, diverse perspectives, and unique skills are highly valued.

Applications are being accepted through 11/13/2026.

The salary range for this role is $102,000 - $116,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications. This position is also eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program, subject to performance and applicable plan terms.

Benefits

(Subject to eligibility requirements)

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off
• 401(k) Plan with Company Contributions
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Disclaimer: Compensation and benefits information is current as of the posting date. Cognizant reserves the right to modify compensation and benefits programs at any time in accordance with applicable laws.