PEGA Lead System Architect (LSA)

ZipRecruiter; Princeton (NJ); Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Lead System Architect with extensive experience in PEGA development and a strong IT background. This remote role involves mentoring teams, gathering requirements, and proposing solutions to enhance application development. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of Agile methodologies and be able to translate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. Join a dynamic environment where your creativity and initiative can drive impactful software solutions and improve productivity across teams. If you're passionate about technology and leadership, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 8+ years relevant IT experience with strong technical background.
• Must have PEGA LSA and SSA certifications.

Responsibilities

• Mentor application development teams and gather system requirements.
• Translate business requirements to application solutions.

Skills

PEGA Lead Development

Use Case Development

DB2

SQL Server

Agile Software Development

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Risk Management

Education

PEGA LSA Certification

SSA Certification

Job description

Job Description

Note: Remote position. PEGA LSA Certification is a must

8 years Post SSA certification and LSA certification REQUIRED. A very strong IT technical background is required.

Candidate must have:

The Lead System Architect will be responsible for mentoring and empowering the application development teams. Meets with end users and technical staff of all types to gather and document business and system requirements. Proposes comprehensive solutions based on business and technical requirements. Develops standards, repeatable processes, and reusable components. Assists in project planning, including developing of timelines, composition of technical teams and leveling of resources. Mentors business and technical team members on processes and standards to promote consistency and improve productivity. Assists in the development and review of technical deliverables on projects.

Experience:

1. RELEVANT IT WORK EXPERIENCE: 12 or more years.
2. A minimum of 5 years of PEGA Lead Development.
3. A minimum of 8 years of PEGA SSA Development.
4. A minimum of 7 years of Use Case Development.
5. A minimum of 7 years of DB2, SQL Server.
6. Broad experience in an organization that develops and delivers software to customers.
7. Managing software functional requirements throughout the SDLC.
8. Participation in an Agile software development environment.
9. Working with users/stakeholders and Lead Business Architect to understand and capture software solution needs.
10. Hands-on configuration and deployment of software solutions at the enterprise level.
11. Documentation of requirements, test cases, and training material.

Role Responsibilities:

1. Acts as the liaison between Lead Business Architect and PEGA teams and has the ability to translate between technical and non-technical team members.
2. Works closely with Business Product Owners and Stakeholders, Lead Business Analysts to translate the business requirements to application.
3. A wide degree of creativity and initiative is expected.
4. Understands the business vision and translates to Technology impacts/solutions.
5. Proactively identifies and mitigates risk to projects.
6. Performs multiple roles as needed during the course of the project.
7. Strong interpersonal, communication and relationship skills.
8. Solid experience with PEGA business process modeling and change management.
9. Solid experience with functional design and developments.
10. Partner with internal stakeholders and customers to understand business problems to be solved.
11. Capture functional software requirements and translate into user stories.
12. Participate in Agile software development sprints and sprint planning activities.
13. Lead agile teams and processes as necessary.
14. Define solution acceptance criteria and assist in software testing.
15. Publish software release notes and maintain other product documentation.
16. Mentor Software Development team members as needed.
17. Integrate best practices into current PEGA development procedures.
18. Lead client workshops around software products and processes.
19. Participate in and provide support to customer success teams.
20. Other duties as assigned.

Very strong IT technical background is required.