PEGA Developer- DHA

WorkScoop; Many (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

WorkScoop is seeking IT Specialist (APPSW) and PEGA Developer professionals to join a federal Direct Hire process open to all U.S. citizens. Roles involve design, development, and integration of Pega applications within DevSecOps in an AWS/OpenShift environment.

Responsibilities include building Pega rules, data transformations, and UI components, plus data extraction with BIX, ETL, and analytics tools. Candidates should have IT experience and relevant qualifications, with a 1-year probationary

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Selective Service Registration, if applicable.
• Fingerprinting and background and/or security investigation may be required; job offers are contingent on investigation results.
• Selectees may be required to serve a 1‑year probationary period.
• All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.
• Experience must be IT related; demonstrate IT experience through paid or unpaid experience, or completion of specific training or certifications.
• Specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS‑13 level or above (for GS‑14) or GS‑14 level or above (for GS‑15) in or related to the work of the position.
• Demonstrate the competencies: Attention to Detail, Customer Service, Oral Communication, and Problem Solving.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design, development, and maintenance of Pega applications by creating technical rules such as Data Pages, Activities, Data Transforms, Flows, Case Types, and Decision Rules.
• Integrate Pega applications with external systems using REST APIs, SOAP web services, data streams, JSON/XML transformations, and other out-of-the-box connectors.
• Apply Pega's case management lifecycle framework, decisioning, and analytics components to support business solutions.
• Support the design and implementation of user experiences using Pega Portals, Skins, Flow Actions, Sections, and other UI components.
• Work within DevSecOps and Agile development methodologies in an AWS cloud environment, including familiarity with DevOps CI/CD pipelines and deploying Pega in OpenShift.
• Utilize Pega BIX (Business Intelligence eXchange) for data extraction and reporting and apply ETL skills for data integration.
• Conduct data analysis and use ETL and analytics tools or data platforms such as SQL, Kafka, Tableau, and Power BI.
• Demonstrate the ability to quickly learn and apply new concepts, tools, and technologies related to marketing decisioning and analytics.
• Apply strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills in a collaborative team environment.
• Apply knowledge of Java or other object‑oriented programming concepts; be familiar with Pega robotic process automation (RPA) features.

Skills

Pega

REST APIs

AWS cloud

ETL

SQL

Data analysis

Java

Tools

OpenShift

Job description

Summary

IT Specialist (APPSW), PEGA Developer positions are being filled through the Office of Personnel Management's delegated Direct Hire Authority, open to all U.S. citizens. Selections made under this bulletin will be processed as new appointments to the civil service. Current civil service employees would, therefore, be given new appointments to the civil service. Under the provisions of the Direct Hire Authority, Veterans Preference and the "Rule of Many" do not apply.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design, development, and maintenance of Pega applications by creating technical rules such as Data Pages, Activities, Data Transforms, Flows, Case Types, and Decision Rules.
• Integrate Pega applications with external systems using REST APIs, SOAP web services, data streams, JSON/XML transformations, and other out-of-the-box connectors.
• Apply Pega's case management lifecycle framework, decisioning, and analytics components to support business solutions.
• Support the design and implementation of user experiences using Pega Portals, Skins, Flow Actions, Sections, and other UI components.
• Work within DevSecOps and Agile development methodologies in an AWS cloud environment, including familiarity with DevOps CI/CD pipelines and deploying Pega in OpenShift.
• Utilize Pega BIX (Business Intelligence eXchange) for data extraction and reporting and apply ETL skills for data integration.
• Conduct data analysis and use ETL and analytics tools or data platforms such as SQL, Kafka, Tableau, and Power BI.
• Demonstrate the ability to quickly learn and apply new concepts, tools, and technologies related to marketing decisioning and analytics.
• Apply strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills in a collaborative team environment.
• Apply knowledge of Java or other object‑oriented programming concepts; be familiar with Pega robotic process automation (RPA) features.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Selective Service Registration, if applicable.
• Fingerprinting and background and/or security investigation may be required; job offers are contingent on investigation results.
• Selectees may be required to serve a 1‑year probationary period.
• All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.
• Experience must be IT related; demonstrate IT experience through paid or unpaid experience, or completion of specific training or certifications.
• Specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS‑13 level or above (for GS‑14) or GS‑14 level or above (for GS‑15) in or related to the work of the position.
• Demonstrate the competencies: Attention to Detail, Customer Service, Oral Communication, and Problem Solving.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Applicants will have no consideration based upon race, sex, color, religion or national origin. The agency is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals. Candidates will be selected based on qualifications and merit.