Pega Developer (SSA)

Accenture Federal Services; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 78,600 - 160,200; Full time

Job summary

Accenture Federal Services is seeking a Pega Senior System Architect (SSA) in Washington, D.C. to design and configure Pega applications. In this role, you will collaborate with business stakeholders and DevOps teams, leveraging deep Pega Platform expertise to enhance efficiency and deliver high-quality solutions.

The ideal candidate will have a Pega Certification, hands-on experience, and the ability to meet complex business requirements. Compensation ranges between $78,600 and $160,200 USD, depending on location.

Qualifications

• Pega Certification required (e.g., Pega Certified Senior System Architect - CSSA).
• Hands-on experience building Pega applications including rules, case types, integrations, and UI.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools supporting CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and configure Pega Platform applications.
• Translate business requirements into functional and technical solution designs.
• Collaborate with DevOps teams to support code integration and deployment.

Skills

Pega development

DevOps practices

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

Position Summary

The Pega Senior System Architect (SSA) is responsible for designing, building, and configuring Pega applications that meet complex business process and application requirements. In this role, you will leverage deep Pega Platform expertise to streamline business processes, enhance operational efficiency, and deliver high‑quality technical solutions. You will collaborate closely with business stakeholders, solution architects, and DevOps teams to ensure seamless integration, deployment, and continuous improvement of Pega applications. A strong background in Pega development—supported by required Pega certification—and familiarity with DevOps tools and practices will be key to success.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and configure Pega Platform applications to meet business and technical requirements
• Translate business requirements into functional and technical solution designs
• Develop application components including data models, process flows, case structures, integrations, UI, and business rules
• Apply Pega SSA best practices and guardrails in all development activities
• Collaborate with DevOps teams to support code integration, deployment, and environment readiness
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues across the application lifecycle
• Ensure solutions are performant, scalable, secure, and maintainable
• Provide knowledge transfer, mentoring, and technical guidance to junior team members
• Maintain clear, well‑structured, and supportable technical documentation

What You Need

• Pega Certification Required — aligned with internal certification guidance (e.g., Pega Certified Senior System Architect – CSSA)
• Hands‑on experience building Pega applications including rules, case types, integrations, and UI
• Experience designing solutions that meet business process and technical requirements
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools supporting CI/CD pipelines
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to interface effectively with both technical and business partners

Nice to Have

• Experience supporting large‑scale enterprise implementations
• Exposure to cloud‑based Pega deployments or containerized environments
• Knowledge of complementary technologies (APIs, databases, authentication methods)
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Eligibility Requirements

• Candidates must be a U.S. Citizen
• Eligibility to obtain a government Public Trust Clearance

Compensation

As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Washington, Vermont, the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland. The base pay range for this position in these locations is $78,600—$160,200 USD.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Accenture Federal Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and an affirmative action employer for veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Accommodation

Accenture Federal Services is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances, including reasonable accommodation when needed. If you are hired and require accommodation to perform the essential functions of your role, you will be asked to participate in our reasonable accommodation process. Accommodations made to facilitate the recruiting process are not a guarantee of future or continued accommodations once hired.

Other Employment Statements

Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States. Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture Federal Services or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration. Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process. The Company will not discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. California requires additional notifications for applicants and employees. If you are a California resident, live in or plan to work from Los Angeles County upon being hired for this position, please read additional important information.