Senior Pega Developer

New York Life; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 158,000 - 191,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

New York Life in Tampa is seeking a senior software developer to lead the design, development, and support of business applications on the Pega platform. You will provide leadership, technical expertise, and business knowledge across multiple processing platforms, following Pega best practices.

This hybrid role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 5 years of experience with Pega, including CSSA certification and API integrations (Mule/REST/SOAP) with relational databases like

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, Management Information Systems, or a related field (foreign equivalence accepted).
• At least 5 years of experience as a software developer or related occupation with Pega platforms.
• Pega Certified Senior System Architect (CSSA) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and support of business applications using the Pega platform.
• Provide leadership, technical expertise and business knowledge spanning many processing platforms for detailed design, development and support activities.
• Interact with internal customers and Systems department personnel to design, develop, and maintain Pega-based applications.
• Identify opportunities to apply Pega technologies to business processes.

Skills

Pega platform

CSSA certification

API integration

Oracle PostgreSQL

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering/MIS

Tools

Mule

REST

SOAP

Pega Diagnostic Cloud

Job description

Location

Location Designation: Hybrid - 3 days per week

8641 Henderson Road, Tampa, Florida 33634 (Hybrid)

Offered Wage

$157,851.00/year - $191,000.00/year

Duties

Lead the design, development, and support of business applications using the Pega platform. Provide leadership, technical expertise and business knowledge spanning many processing platforms in the efforts of detailed design and development and/or support activities within the Pega development team. Lead development and maintenance of cost-effective application software utilizing knowledge of tools, concepts, and principles to construct and deliver software in direct support of customer business needs in the Pega platform utilizing Pega best practices. Take ownership, direct, plan, manage, schedule, and report status on assigned efforts involved in the development, implementation, support, and maintenance of systems across internal development platforms. Interact with internal customers and other Systems department personnel to design, develop, and maintain business applications that effectively support the NYL Direct Operations. Proactively identify and recommend opportunities to apply Pega technologies to business processes.

Education & Experience Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, Management Information Systems, or a related field (willing to accept foreign education equivalent) plus five (5) years of experience as a software developer or a related occupation, delivering scalable, cost-effective solutions aligned with organizational goals. Experience must include (quantitative experience requirements not applicable to this section): developing, maintaining, and enhancing Pega platforms; developing Pega multi-channel platforms using Pega tools and capabilities, such as BIX, conversational and self-service channel integrations, and Pega Diagnostic Cloud (PDC); upgrading Pega platforms, including performing version upgrades, conducting impact analysis, remediating rules, refactoring applications, executing regression and performance testing, and supporting post-upgrade stabilization; integrating with internal and external systems using APIs, such as Mule, Rest, and SOAP; working with relational databases, such as Oracle and PostgresSQL; diagnosing and resolving application defects, performance issues, integration failures, and data-related problems using standard Pega diagnostic and logging tools; and, delivering solutions that meet business requirements while aligning with the strategic vision of the Architecture/Development team and modern Pega best practices. Must possess: Pega Certified Senior System Architect (CSSA) certification. Hybrid position (3 days in office, 2 days remote). Eligible for Employee Referral Program.

Pay Transparency

Overtime eligible: Exempt

Discretionary bonus eligible: No

Sales bonus eligible: No

Actual base salary will be determined based on several factors but not limited to individual’s experience, skills, qualifications, and job location. Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. In addition to base salary, employees may also be eligible to participate in an incentive program.

Company Overview

At New York Life, our 180-year legacy of purpose and integrity fuels our future. As we evolve into a more technology-, data-, and AI-enabled organization, we remain grounded in the values that drive lasting impact.

Our diverse business portfolio creates opportunities to make a difference across industries and communities - inviting bold thinking, collaborative problem-solving, and purpose-driven innovation. Here, you’ll find the rare balance of long-standing stability and forward momentum, supported by an inclusive team that honors tradition while embracing progress.

As a Fortune 100 mutual company, we offer a place to grow your skills, contribute to meaningful work, and deliver solutions that matter. Your ideas drive what’s next, and your growth powers it.

Our Benefits

We provide a full package of benefits for employees – and have unique offerings for a modern workforce, including leave programs, adoption assistance, and student loan repayment programs. Based on feedback from our employees, we continue to refine and add benefits to our offering, so that you can flourish both inside and outside of work.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

At New York Life, fostering an inclusive workplace is fundamental to who we are and how we serve our communities. We have a longstanding commitment to creating an environment where individuals can contribute their best and succeed together. This foundation is rooted in our core values of humanity and integrity, ensuring that every employee feels valued and supported. By embracing a broad range of perspectives and experiences, we achieve greater success and fulfill our promise of providing financial security and peace of mind to families across all communities.

Recognized as one of Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies, New York Life is committed to improving local communities through a culture of employee giving and volunteerism, supported by the Foundation. We're proud that due to our mutuality, we operate in the best interests of our policy owners.