Pega LSA Smart Claims Engine (SCE) - 71198081

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan with Company Contributions

Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off

Disability Coverage (Short-Term & Long

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation is seeking a highly skilled Pega Lead System Architect (LSA) with Smart Claims Engine (SCE) experience to guide enterprise Pega solutions. You will drive scalable, secure architecture and collaborate with cross-functional teams in delivery of healthcare claims solutions.

Responsibilities include leading design reviews, implementing fixes, and ensuring adherence to Pega guardrails while partnering with Agile/SAFe teams for timely deployments.

Qualifications

• Pega Lead System Architect with hands-on leadership across large Pega implementations.
• Strong hands-on Pega SCE expertise, with healthcare claims processing experience.
• Experience designing secure, scalable Pega apps including class structures and workflows.
• Expertise integrating Pega with REST APIs, microservices, and modern platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, configuration, testing, and optimization of Pega apps following best practices.
• Design and deliver claims solutions using Pega SCE for healthcare requirements.
• Architect scalable Pega structures, workflows, UIs, and integrations for enterprise systems.
• Lead event-driven and data integrations using Kafka and related tooling.

Skills

Pega LSA leadership

Pega SCE

REST APIs

Microservices

Kafka

Agile/SAFe

Code reviews

Tools

Kafka (Apache)

Confluent Kafka

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and hands‑on PEGA Lead System Architect (LSA) with Smart Claims Engine (SCE) to lead the design, architecture, and delivery of enterprise‑grade Pega solutions. In this role, you will drive the development of scalable, secure, and high‑performing applications while ensuring adherence to Pega best practices and architectural standards. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience designing and implementing complex Pega applications, including expertise with the Pega Smart Claims Engine (SCE). A strong background in healthcare, enterprise integrations, data modeling, and regulatory compliance is essential.

In this role, you will:

• Lead the development, configuration, testing, and optimization of Pega applications, applying Pega best practices, design patterns, coding standards, and performance‑tuning techniques.
• Design and deliver claims solutions using the Pega Smart Claims Engine (SCE) model, translating healthcare claims requirements into scalable technical solutions.
• Architect and implement scalable Pega class structures, case types, workflows, user interfaces, integrations, and reusable components to support enterprise healthcare solutions.
• Design and implement event‑driven and data‑integration solutions using Kafka, with Apache Kafka preferred and Confluent Kafka experience also applicable.
• Lead the development of scalable, resilient integrations between Pega SCE and enterprise platforms, APIs, microservices, data sources, and messaging technologies.
• Utilize healthcare domain expertise to deliver solutions aligned with healthcare operations and claims processing requirements.
• Analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve complex application and integration issues, performing root cause analysis and implementing effective technical solutions.
• Provide hands‑on technical leadership through code reviews, design reviews, troubleshooting, development guidance, and enforcement of Pega engineering standards.
• Collaborate within Agile/SAFe teams, participating in sprint ceremonies, technical reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives while partnering with distributed and cross‑functional teams.
• Build strong relationships with business and technical stakeholders, effectively communicating technical concepts and driving successful solution delivery.

What You Need to Have to Be Considered

• Pega Lead System Architect (LSA) with proven experience providing hands‑on technical leadership across large‑scale Pega implementations.
• Strong hands‑on experience with Pega Smart Claims Engine (SCE), including the design and delivery of healthcare claims processing solutions.
• Experience designing, developing, testing, and deploying secure, scalable, and high‑performance Pega applications, including class structures, case management workflows, UI models, and reusable frameworks.
• Strong expertise integrating Pega applications with enterprise platforms using REST APIs, microservices, and other modern integration technologies.
• Strong experience with event‑driven architectures and Kafka‑based integrations. Apache Kafka experience is preferred; Confluent Kafka experience is also acceptable.
• Demonstrated experience designing resilient, scalable integrations and troubleshooting complex application, data, and messaging issues.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct code and technical reviews, monitor application quality and performance, mitigate technical risks, and ensure compliance with Pega guardrails and development standards.

These Will Help You Stand Out

• Pega Lead System Architect (LSA) Certification
• Pega Certified Senior System Architect (CSSA) Certification
• Pega Certified System Architect (CSA) Certification
• Advanced Pega Smart Claims Engine (SCE) implementation experience
• Apache Kafka and/or Confluent Kafka integration experience
• Experience in healthcare payer environments and Facets‑based implementations

We're excited to meet professionals who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every listed qualification. Transferable experience, diverse perspectives, and unique skills are highly valued.

Applications are being accepted through 11/13/2026.

The salary range for this role is $120,000 - $140,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications. This position is also eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program, subject to performance and applicable plan terms.

Benefits

(Subject to eligibility requirements)

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

• Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off

• 401(k) Plan with Company Contributions

• Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability Coverage

• Paid Parental Leave

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Disclaimer: Compensation and benefits information is current as of the posting date. Cognizant reserves the right to modify compensation and benefits programs at any time in accordance with applicable laws.