Pega Senior System Architect

NTT DATA North America; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 200,579,000 - 234,192,000; Full time

Job summary

NTT DATA's team in Jersey City, NJ seeks a Pega Senior System Architect to lead Pega projects within the CSA and Pega digital practice. This role focuses on architecture, data strategy, and strong collaboration with business teams to deliver scalable solutions.

The ideal candidate will be hands-on, with deep Pega expertise, excellent communication, and the ability to guide cross-functional teams from design through delivery.

Qualifications

• 6+ years' experience with developing applications using Pega.
• 2+ years of experience with developing Pega applications using Constellation
• Strong communication with business stakeholders
• Master / Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering or related field
• Ability to run end-to-end delivery of Pega PRPC based solutions / projects
• Experience with multi-language and localization of application interfaces

Responsibilities

• Design and integration strategy for a Pega Application implementation, in alignment with transformational initiatives.
• Formulate the overall data strategy for the business solution, based on the client's business needs and enterprise strategy.
• Provide guidance and act as the subject matter expert for CSA's.
• Drive and instill best practices and concepts as a thought leader for Pega methodology.
• Maintain knowledge of current and emerging technologies / products / trends related to solutions.
• Ensure alignment of solutions with business and IT goals / objectives.
• Identify and quantify scope and impact of Business requirements and changes on systems.
• Communicate solution options to business owners/stakeholders.
• Incorporate software and system architecture into conceptual designs for scalable solutions.
• Ensure alignment with enterprise technology standards.
• Provide strategic thinking, solutions and roadmaps while driving enterprise recommendations.
• Facilitate open communication and fact-based decision making.
• Review the work of others, providing guidance and mentoring.
• Develop innovative approaches to challenging assignments.
• Research, identify, and recommend industry best practices for solving business problems.
• Forecast and plan resource requirements.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and should motivate and lead other team members.

Skills

Pega PRPC

Pega App Studio

Pega DCO

Solution architecture

Team leadership

Communication skills

Education

Master's or Bachelor's in CS/CE

Tools

JIRA

DevOps

UML diagrams

React JS

Job description

NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us.

NTT DATA's Client is currently seeking a Pega Senior System Architect to join their team in Jersey City, NJ. (US)

Job Description

Pega Certified Senior System Architect Pega Practice

A group company within NTT DATA currently seeks a Pega Senior System Architect [CSSA] to join their Pega digital practice. Reporting to the solution/delivery leadership. The person will have experience in Pega Low-Code-Approach using Pega App Studio, Pega DCO, conducting elaboration sessions, and the working with Lead System Architect and Business Team, project teams on the business requirements but also how to best express requirements and design based on industry knowledge.

The ideal candidate must have a strong technical, be hands‑on, and come prepared and ready to lead Pega projects senior system architecture steam, learn and explore new capabilities of Pega technology. Strong business acumen along with strong communication skills (both oral and written) is an absolute must. Certified Senior System Architects are expected to think independently, but also must value teamwork as they define first‑rate software solutions in a collaborative setting.

Specific responsibilities of the new Pega Certified Senior System Architect will be:

• Design and integration strategy for a Pega Application implementation, in alignment with transformational initiatives.
• Formulate the overall data strategy for the business solution, based on the client's business needs and enterprise strategy.
• Provide guidance and act as the subject matter expert for CSA's.
• Drive and instill best practices and concepts as a thought leader for Pega methodology.
• Maintain knowledge of current and emerging technologies / products / trends related to solutions.
• Ensure alignment of solutions with business and IT goals / objectives.
• Identify and quantify scope and impact of Business requirements and changes on systems.
• Communicate solution options to business owners/stakeholders.
• Incorporate software and system architecture (e.g. infrastructure, network) into conceptual designs for highly scalable and performing solutions.
• Ensure alignment with enterprise technology standards (e.g. solution patterns, application frameworks, technology roadmaps, capital plans).
• Provide strategic thinking, solutions and roadmaps while driving enterprise recommendations and ensuring adherence to established standards and practices including the development of standards and practices where they may not yet exist.
• Facilitate open communication and fact – based decision making.
• Review the work of others, providing guidance, mentoring and support both Development and Business Architect team.
• Develop innovative approaches to challenging and complex assignments.
• Research, identify, and recommend industry best practices for solving business problems.
• Forecast and plan resource requirements.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and should motivate and lead other team members.

Education and Experience

• 6+ years' of experience with developing applications using Pega.
• 2+ years of experience with developing Pega applications using Constellation
• Use proven communication skills to collaborate with the business to understand/influence business requirements and presentation skills.
• Exposure to product development practices and methodologies.
• Master / Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering or related field.
• Ability to successfully run end-to-end delivery of Pega PRPC based solutions / projects from technical perspective.
• Need to possess excellent skills to Identify and drive process optimization and process streamlining for client Business processes.
• Excellent knowledge and experience on Pega PRPC Enterprise class structure design and application profiling.
• Strong knowledge on various Pega PRPC concepts and rule types like Activities, Functions, Data Transforms, Authentication Service, Reporting, Agents and Ruleset Management.
• Experience with multi‑language and localization of application interfaces.
• Experience with the UI framework and creating skins.
• Experience with email listeners and routing email via workbaskets
• Experience with SSO integration
• Experience on security privileges access roles.
• Experience with RDA and RPA Pega solutions
• Proven project successes and ability to lead a team through the architecting process to delivery.
• Expertise on object-oriented design and implementation
• Expertise on various integration approaches such as micro services, messaging, queuing, API patterns, etc.
• Expertise in various software delivery methodologies (Agile/Waterfall).
• Adept at formulating conceptual frameworks and distilling and communicating these ideas elegantly.
• Experience with working within a collaborative environment, with matrixed and virtual teams.
• Exposure to HealthCare, Insurance, airlines, travel & hospitality sectors a plus

Travel: Willingness to travel

Degree: Master's or bachelor's degree in relevant areas.

Nice to Have; (But not a must)

• Knowledge and hands on experience with React JS.
• Knowledge of Latest Pega Capabilities
• Knowledge of Pega Express Methodology
• Knowledge of creating UML diagrams for business process modeling.
• Knowledge of requirement management tools like JIRA, DevOps
• Knowledge of Agile Methodologies
• Knowledge in industries Manufacturing, Life Sciences, Utilities,

Where required by law, NTT DATA provides a reasonable range of compensation for specific roles. The starting hourly range for this remote role is $70.00-$82.00/hour. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Actual compensation will depend on several factors, including the candidate's actual work location, relevant experience, technical skills, and other qualifications. This position may also be eligible for incentive compensation based on individual and/or company performance.

This position is eligible for company benefits that will depend on the nature of the role offered. Company benefits may include medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending or health savings account, life, and AD&D insurance, short-and long-term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program with company match, and additional voluntary or legally required benefits.

About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a $30 billion trusted global innovator of business and technology services. We serve 75% of the Fortune Global 100 and are committed to helping clients innovate, optimize and transform for long term success. As a Global Top Employer, we have diverse experts in more than 50 countries and a robust partner ecosystem of established and start-up companies. Our services include business and technology consulting, data and artificial intelligence, industry solutions, as well as the development, implementation and management of applications, infrastructure and connectivity. We are one of the leading providers of digital and AI infrastructure in the world. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3.6 billion each year in R&D to help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. Visit us at us.nttdata.com

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