Senior Pega Developer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Employee referral program

Job summary

New York Life in Tampa, FL, seeks a Senior Pega Developer to lead the design, development, and support of business applications using the Pega platform. You will provide technical leadership, coordinate with internal customers and the systems team, and ensure best-practice delivery of scalable solutions.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in CS or related field, 5+ years of experience, Pega CSSA certification, and experience with Pega tools, API integrations, and databases.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, MIS or related field; five years of software development experience.
• Experience delivering scalable Pega-based solutions and multi-channel platforms.
• Proficient in API integrations (Mule, Rest, SOAP) and database interactions (Oracle, PostgreSQL).
• Pega CSSA certification is required; strong leadership and design skills expected.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and support of business apps using the Pega platform.
• Provide technical leadership and collaborate with internal customers and systems teams.
• Manage plans, schedules, and status reporting for Pega projects.
• Apply Pega best practices and perform upgrades, testing, and stabilization.

Skills

Pega development

Pega platform knowledge

API integrations

Database experience

Pega Diagnostic Cloud

BIX

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Pega

Mule

REST

SOAP

Oracle

PostgreSQL

BIX

Pega Diagnostic Cloud

Job description

Job DescriptionRequisition ID94818DepartmentNYL DirectJob FunctionNYL DirectLocationTampa,Florida,United StatesRole Location DesignationHybrid - 3 days per weekJob Requisition ID: 94818Location Designation: Hybrid - 3 days per weekLocation: 8641 Henderson Road, Tampa, Florida 33634 (Hybrid)Offered Wage: $157,851.00/year - $191,000.00/yearDuties: 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. To apply, visit https://careers.newyorklife.com/careers/ and search job title.Pay TransparencyOvertime eligible: ExemptDiscretionary bonus eligible: NoSales bonus eligible: NoActual 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 OverviewAt 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 BenefitsWe 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. Click here to discover more about our comprehensive benefit options or visit our NYL Benefits Site.Our Commitment to InclusionAt 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. Click here to learn more about New York Life’s leadership in this space.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. To learn more about career opportunities at New York Life, please visit the Careers page of www.NewYorkLife.com.Visit our LinkedIn to see how our employees and agents are leading the industry and impacting communities.Visit our Newsroom to learn more about how our company is constantly evolving to meet our clients' and employees’ needs.Job Requisition ID: 94818Read More