Pega Lead Systems Architect (Remote)

Lensa; Atlanta (GA); Remote; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology services company is seeking a Pega Certified Lead Systems Architect to lead a team of developers in delivering Pega-based enterprise solutions. This fully remote role requires extensive experience in Pega development, strong leadership skills, and the ability to ensure high-quality deliverables.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Pega development experience, including large-scale enterprise projects.
• Experience leading teams and providing technical coaching.
• Strong expertise in Pega application development and integration.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of 7–10 developers in Pega solutions.
• Conduct design reviews and enforce coding standards.
• Translate business requirements into scalable Pega solutions.

Skills

Pega Development

Leadership

Agile Methodologies

Communication

Documentation

Education

Pega Certified Lead System Architect (CLSA)

Tools

Pega 8.x

Job description

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Overview

Job Title: Pega Certified Lead Systems Architect (LSA)

Location: Fully Remote (U.S.-based candidates)

Type: 1099/C2C Independent Contractor

Pay Rate: $75 – $85 per hour

Duration: Ongoing Contract

Start Date: ASAP

About Cayuse Commercial

Cayuse Commercial Services (CCS) delivers innovative solutions to business challenges in the technology and business services environment. Services include application development, business process outsourcing, data services, and professional services. Cayuse aims to help clients achieve improved efficiency, reduced costs, increased profitability, and faster time to market.

About The Role

We are seeking a hands-on Pega Lead Systems Architect (LSA) to lead and guide a pod of 7–10 developers in the design, development, and delivery of Pega-based enterprise solutions. This fully remote contract role is ideal for an experienced and certified Pega professional comfortable with leading technical teams and contributing directly to solution development.

You will be responsible for ensuring best practices are followed, conducting design and code reviews, mentoring developers, and maintaining high quality across deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a Pega delivery team (onshore and/or offshore) of 7–10 developers
• Provide architectural oversight and hands-on development in Pega 8.x environments
• Conduct design reviews, enforce design and coding standards, and ensure technical quality
• Translate business requirements into scalable and maintainable Pega solutions
• Collaborate with stakeholders, project managers, and business analysts to align on deliverables
• Guide solution architecture, data modeling, and system integration approaches
• Support sprint planning and technical backlog refinement

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Pega Certified Lead System Architect (CLSA)
• Minimum 5+ years of Pega development experience, including large-scale enterprise projects
• Leadership experience
• Hands-on expertise with Pega 8.x platform (application development, integration, case management, etc.)
• Strong experience with design patterns, guardrails, and performance optimization in Pega
• Proven experience leading teams and providing technical coaching in Agile environments
• Excellent communication and documentation skills
• Comfortable working independently in a remote, contractor capacity

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not exhaustive; activities, duties, and responsibilities may change at any time.

Cayuse is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, skills, and abilities.

Pay Range

USD $75.00 - USD $85.00 / Hr.

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Additional Details

• Location: US
• Category: Information Technology
• Position Type: Independent Contractor
• Remote: Yes