Pega Technology Architect (CSSA) - Manager - 65865031

Cognizant; Bismarck (ND); Remote; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT services provider is looking for an experienced Pega Technology Architect to design and implement enterprise solutions using Pega PRPC. This remote role requires Pega certification and 7 to 14 years of experience in developing comprehensive business solutions. The position offers a competitive salary, ranging from $120,000 to $150,000 based on qualifications, and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Paid holidays and 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 building and implementing model-driven solutions using Pega PRPC.
• Hands-on experience with PEGA 8.x versions.
• Ability to review alert logs and run PAL for performance.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop enterprise-level applications using Pega PRPC.
• Implement integrations and manage error handling.
• Guide junior developers and conduct peer code reviews.

Skills

Pega Certified – CSSA

Model-driven, enterprise-level business solutions

Implementing integrations (REST, SOAP, File Listener, MQ)

Performance tuning (PAL, DB Trace)

UX/UI design

Oracle and SQL operations

Agile methodologies

Tools

Pega PRPC

Admin Studio

SMA

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.

In this role, you will:

• 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 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: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• 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

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.