PEGA Senior System Architect (CSSA) - Manager - 65844182

Cognizant; Sacramento (CA); Remote; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology services firm is looking for a PEGA Technology Architect to design and implement business solutions with remote flexibility. The role requires 7-14 years of experience in building model-driven solutions using PEGA. The candidate will implement integrations, conduct performance tuning, and support junior developers. Salary ranges from $120,000 to $150,000 based on experience, along with comprehensive benefits including health insurance and a 401(k) plan.

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off

401(k) plan and contributions

Long-term/Short-term Disability

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Qualifications

• 7 to 14 years of experience in PEGA PRPC.
• Hands-on experience with PEGA 8.x versions.
• Ability to conduct performance tuning and manage integrations.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop applications using PEGA PRPC.
• Implement integrations and conduct performance tuning.
• Guide junior developers and maintain technical documentation.

Skills

Pega Certified – CSSA

Model-driven enterprise solutions

Integrations (REST, SOAP)

Performance tuning

UX/UI understanding

Agile Scrum methodology

Tools

PEGA 8.x

Oracle

SQL

Job description

About the role

As a PEGA Technology Architect (CSSA), you will make an impact by designing and implementing enterprise-level business solutions using PEGA PRPC. You will be a valued member of the Enterprise Platform Services team and work collaboratively with our clients and other key members of the Supply Chain Management team.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop enterprise-level applications using PEGA PRPC.
• Implement integrations using REST, SOAP, MQ, File Listeners, and manage error handling.
• Conduct performance tuning using PAL, DB Trace, and Pre-flight checks.
• Design and configure user interfaces using Portals, Skins, Sections, Flow Actions, and other UI components.
• Configure and manage background jobs and queue processors.
• Work with Admin Studio and SMA for environment monitoring and performance improvement.
• Perform data modeling and interact with Oracle/SQL databases.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Guide junior developers and conduct peer code reviews.
• Maintain technical documentation and provide regular status updates.

Work model

Remote

We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a remote position open to qualified applicants in the United States. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs.

What you need to have to be considered

• Pega Certified – CSSA.
• 7 to 14 years of experience in building and implementing model-driven, enterprise-level business solutions using Pega PRPC.
• Hands-on experience with PEGA 8.x versions.
• Expertise in implementing integrations such as REST, SOAP, File Listener, MQ, and error handling.
• Experience in creating technical rules including Data Pages, Activities, Data Transforms, Flows, Case Types, and Decision Rules.
• Adherence to Pega and team-specific Guardrails and best practices.
• Ability to review alert logs and run pre-flight and PAL for performance and quality assurance.
• Strong understanding of UX/UI and experience with Portals, Skins, Flow Actions, Sections, and UI components.
• Experience in background jobs implementation and configuration.
• Proficiency in Admin Studio and SMA configurations for performance improvement.
• Experience with Oracle and SQL database operations.
• Familiarity with Agile Scrum methodology.

Salary and Benefits

Salary and Other Compensation

Applications will be accepted until 11/05/2025.

The annual salary for this position is between $120,000 - $150,000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
• 401(k) plan and contributions
• Long-term/Short-term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.