Senior Pega Developer — Java, Kafka, OpenSearch

Programmers.io; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Programmers.io in Austin, Texas seeks a senior Pega/Java architect to lead high-scale implementations. You will design multi-layered data models, guide REST/SOAP integrations, and ensure guardrails.

The role requires 8+ years Pega BPM and 5+ years Java/J2EE, with deep customization, store/retail context, and experience with Kafka and OpenSearch; Docker/Kubernetes and CI/CD familiarity are expected.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of hands-on experience in Pega BPM (CSSA/CLSA level architecture).
• 5+ years of professional Java/J2EE coding for custom applications and integrations.
• Experience with deep Pega customization and Store/Retail applications preferred.
• Hands-on experience migrating Pega services to Kafka (Stream) and OpenSearch/Elasticsearch clusters.
• Architecting robust REST/SOAP integrations and data transformations between Pega and legacy retail systems.
• Tuning application performance and memory management for high-concurrency environments.
• Enforcing strict Pega Guardrails while maintaining high-quality Java code through peer reviews.
• Designing scalable Class Structures and Data Models for multi-layered business logic.
• Familiarity with Docker/Kubernetes and CI/CD pipelines (Deployment Manager/Jenkins).
• Ability to lead technical troubleshooting and provide architectural guidance for mission-critical store platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical troubleshooting and provide architectural guidance for mission-critical store platforms.
• Architect robust REST/SOAP integrations and data transformations between Pega and legacy retail systems.
• Migrate internal Pega services to external Kafka streams and OpenSearch/Elasticsearch clusters.
• Tune application performance and memory management for high-concurrency environments.
• Enforce Pega Guardrails while maintaining high-quality Java code through peer reviews.
• Design scalable class structures and data models to support multi-layered business logic.
• Familiar with Docker/Kubernetes and CI/CD pipelines for deployment.

Skills

Pega BPM

Java/J2EE

Store/Retail apps

REST/SOAP APIs

Data transformations

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Jenkins

Apache Kafka

OpenSearch

Elasticsearch

Job description

Programmers.io in Austin, Texas seeks a senior Pega/Java architect to lead high-scale implementations. You will design multi-layered data models, guide REST/SOAP integrations, and ensure guardrails.

The role requires 8+ years Pega BPM and 5+ years Java/J2EE, with deep customization, store/retail context, and experience with Kafka and OpenSearch; Docker/Kubernetes and CI/CD familiarity are expected.