Pega Lead Developer - 70889001

Cognizant; Vienna (VA); Hybrid; USD 102,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid holidays

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Disability insurance

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Cognizant is seeking a Pega Lead Developer to design, develop, and optimize scalable Pega applications and cloud-enabled integrations for cards and payments in a financial services context.

You will collaborate with analysts, product owners, and architects to deliver secure, high-quality digital process automation solutions, with a hybrid work model requiring three days per week at the client site in Vienna, VA.

Qualifications

• 6-9 years of hands-on experience as a Pega Developer

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of Pega applications that support digital workflows, process automation, and cards and payments business operations.
• Develop and optimize Pega data models, integrations, and reusable components to support scalable and maintainable enterprise solutions.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to translate functional requirements into technical designs and application features.
• Guide team members in resolving technical challenges while promoting Pega development best practices, quality standards, and consistent delivery approaches.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and enhance production applications through performance tuning, root cause analysis, testing, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Pega expertise

Case management

Rules configuration

UI development

Process automation

Cloud deployments

SDLC

Agile methodologies

Testing

Performance tuning

Job description

About the Role

As a Pega Lead Developer, you will make an impact by designing, developing, and optimizing scalable Pega applications and cloud-enabled integration solutions that support cards and payments operations within a financial services environment. You will be a valued member of the Pega delivery team and work collaboratively with business analysts, product owners, architects, infrastructure teams, and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver secure, high-quality digital process automation solutions.

In This Role, You Will

• Lead the design and implementation of Pega applications that support digital workflows, process automation, and cards and payments business operations.

• Develop and optimize Pega data models, integrations, and reusable components to support scalable and maintainable enterprise solutions.

• Collaborate with business stakeholders to translate functional requirements into technical designs and application features.

• Guide team members in resolving technical challenges while promoting Pega development best practices, quality standards, and consistent delivery approaches.

• Monitor, troubleshoot, and enhance production applications through performance tuning, root cause analysis, testing, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Work Model

We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role's business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring 3 days per week at the client site in Vienna, VA. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs.

The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you're engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.

What You Need to Have to Be Considered

• 6-9 years of hands-on experience as a Pega Developer, including case management, rules configuration, UI development, and process automation.

• Strong expertise in Pega data management, integrations, connectors, services, and enterprise integration patterns.

• Experience developing, deploying, and supporting Pega applications in cloud environments.

• Experience working within financial services, preferably supporting cards and payments business processes.

• Strong knowledge of SDLC, Agile methodologies, testing, troubleshooting, and performance tuning.

These Will Help You Stand Out

• Experience with transaction processing, dispute management, and customer servicing workflows in cards and payments environments.

• Experience designing reusable Pega frameworks and enterprise-scale application architectures.

• Experience supporting production environments and conducting root cause analysis for complex incidents.

• Strong understanding of regulatory, security, and compliance requirements within financial services organizations.

• Experience working with AWS, Azure, or GCP cloud platforms.

Certifications

• Pega Certified Lead System Architect or Pega Certified Senior System Architect preferred is a plus.

Salary and Other Compensation

The annual salary for this position is between $102,000 - $116,000 depending on experience and qualifications.

This position is also eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to plan terms.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off

• 401(k) plan with contributions

• Long-term/Short-term Disability

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan