Pega Lead System Architect

Synechron; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Global offices

Paid leave 10 days

Maternity leave

Paternity leave

Insurance plan

Retirement savings

Commuter benefits

Udemy access

Extensive training

Job summary

Synechron is seeking an experienced Pega Developer to design, develop, and implement scalable Pega applications using Constellation architecture and modern UI patterns.

The candidate will work with Pega Platform, Constellation UI, Case Management, App Studio, and Pega Infinity to deliver enterprise-grade solutions for financial services clients, translating requirements into robust designs and ensuring performance and security considerations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in Pega development, preferably on Pega Infinity or Pega Platform.
• Strong hands-on experience with Pega Constellation and modern Pega application development.
• Experience with Pega App Studio and Dev Studio.
• Strong knowledge of Case Management, Workflow and process design, Data modeling, Views and UI configuration.
• Knowledge of Security, SLAs, notifications, and approvals; REST and SOAP integrations.
• Experience with Agile/Scrum development methodologies.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, configure, and implement Pega applications using Pega Constellation.
• Build modern, responsive user experiences using Constellation UI components and design patterns.
• Develop and configure case types, workflows, stages, processes, data objects, views, and business rules.
• Use Pega App Studio and Pega Dev Studio to deliver business applications.
• Translate business and technical requirements into scalable Pega solutions.
• Configure case lifecycle management, approvals, SLAs, notifications, and service-level workflows.
• Develop integrations with REST and SOAP web services.
• Design and configure data models, data objects, data views, and reusable components.
• Stay current with Pega Constellation capabilities and best practices.
• Collaborate with analysts, architects, QA, product owners, and stakeholders.

Skills

Case Management

Workflow Automation

UI & View Configuration

Data Pages & Modeling

REST & SOAP Integrations

Decisioning & Rules

Agile/Scrum

CI/CD & DevOps

Performance & Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/IT/Engineering

Tools

Pega App Studio

Pega Dev Studio

Pega Constellation

Pega Platform

Job description

At Synechron, we believe in the power of digital to transform businesses for the better. Our global consulting firm combines creativity and innovative technology to deliver industry-leading digital solutions. Synechron’s progressive technologies and optimization strategies span end-to-end Artificial Intelligence, Consulting, Digital, Cloud & DevOps, Data, and Software Engineering, servicing an array of noteworthy financial services and technology firms. Through research and development initiatives in our FinLabs we develop solutions for modernization, from Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain to Data Science models, Digital Underwriting, mobile-first applications and more. Over the last 20+ years, our company has been honored with multiple employer awards, recognizing our commitment to our talented teams. With top clients to boast about, Synechron has a global workforce of 16,700+, and has 57 offices in 22 countries within key global markets.

Position Overview

• We are seeking an experienced Pega Developer with strong expertise in Pega Constellation architecture and application development. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, configuring, and implementing scalable Pega applications using modern UI and low-code development practices.
• The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience delivering enterprise-grade solutions using Pega Platform, Constellation UI, Case Management, App Studio, and Pega Infinity.

Additional Information

The base salary for this position will vary based on geography and other factors. In accordance with law, the base salary for this role if filled within Charlotte, NC is $120K - $130K/year & benefits (see below)

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, configure, and implement Pega applications using Pega Constellation.
• Build modern, responsive user experiences using Constellation UI components and design patterns.
• Develop and configure case types, workflows, stages, processes, data objects, views, and business rules.
• Use Pega App Studio and Pega Dev Studio to deliver business applications.
• Translate business and technical requirements into scalable Pega solutions.
• Configure case lifecycle management, approvals, SLAs, notifications, correspondence, and service-level workflows.
• Develop integrations with external systems using REST, SOAP, JSON, XML, APIs, connectors, and data pages.
• Design and configure data models, data objects, data views, and reusable application components.
• Apply Pega best practices for architecture, performance, security, maintainability, and reuse.
• Collaborate with business analysts, solution architects, QA engineers, product owners, and stakeholders.
• Participate in code reviews, technical design sessions, unit testing, defect resolution, and deployment activities.
• Troubleshoot application issues and optimize performance using Pega debugging and monitoring tools.
• Support CI/CD, version control, release management, and deployment across environments.
• Prepare technical documentation, solution designs, development standards, and implementation guides.
• Stay current with Pega Constellation product capabilities, roadmap updates, and emerging best practices.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in Pega development, preferably on Pega Infinity or Pega Platform.
• Strong hands-on experience with Pega Constellation and modern Pega application development.
• Experience with Pega App Studio and Dev Studio.
• Strong knowledge of:Case Management
• Workflow and process design
• Data modeling and data objects
• Views, forms, layouts, and UI configuration
• Business rules and decision logic
• Data pages and integration patterns
• Security, roles, access groups, and authorization
• SLAs, notifications, correspondence, and approvals
• Experience developing integrations using REST and SOAP web services.
• Proficiency in Pega debugging, tracing, performance analysis, and error handling.
• Understanding of Agile/Scrum development methodologies.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Pega Certified Senior System Architect (CSSA) or higher.
• Experience migrating or modernizing applications from Theme Cosmos or traditional Pega UI to Constellation.
• Experience with Pega DX API, React-based front-end integration, or headless application patterns.
• Knowledge of Pega Customer Service, Pega Platform, Pega Financial Services, Pega Healthcare, or other industry frameworks.
• Experience with DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, Jenkins, Git, Azure DevOps, or similar tools.
• Familiarity with cloud environments such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Pega Cloud.
• Experience with automated testing and PegaUnit testing.
• Understanding of accessibility, responsive design, and user-centered application design.

Key Skills

• Case Management
• Workflow Automation
• UI and View Configuration
• Data Pages and Data Modeling
• REST and SOAP Integrations
• Decisioning and Business Rules
• Agile/Scrum
• CI/CD and DevOps
• Application Performance and Troubleshooting

We offer:

• A highly competitive compensation and benefits package.
• A multinational organization with 60 offices in 20 countries and the possibility to work abroad.
• 10 days of paid annual leave (plus sick leave and national holidays).
• Maternity & paternity leave plans.
• A comprehensive insurance plan including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-/short-term disability (plans vary by region).
• Retirement savings plans.
• A higher education certification policy.
• Commuter benefits (varies by region).
• Extensive training opportunities, focused on skills, substantive knowledge, and personal development.
• On-demand Udemy for Business for all Synechron employees with free access to more than 5000 curated courses.
• Coaching opportunities with experienced colleagues from our Financial Innovation Labs (FinLabs) and Center of Excellences (CoE) groups.
• Cutting edge projects at the world’s leading tier-one banks, financial institutions and insurance firms.
• A flat and approachable organization.
• A truly diverse, fun-loving, and global work culture.

SYNECHRON’S DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT

Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture, and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative ‘Same Difference’ is committed to fostering an inclusive culture – promoting equality, diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger, successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds, race, ethnicities, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientations, or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements, mentoring, internal mobility, learning and development programs, and more.

All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to the applicant’s gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.