Service Delivery Center - Process Solution Automation - Pega - Senior System Architect - Senior

EY; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 67,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Pension and 401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

EY in the United States seeks a Pega Senior System Architect to lead complex engagements, architect and develop advanced Pega configurations, and guide teams across multiple projects.

You will partner with managers to support sales proposals, mentor juniors, and ensure delivery quality while maintaining strong client relationships and business development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field with 5 years of related work experience.
• Minimum 3 years implementing Pega with teams of 3+ people and 3 years on Pega 8.x/Infinity.
• Certified Pega Senior System Architect at minimum; Lead System Architect preferred.
• 4 years of experience with SQL/Oracle/MySQL/DB2 family databases.
• 4 years with low-code/no-code, OO concepts, and agile delivery.
• 4 years in software configuration/development: Java, Python, C++, C#, .NET.
• 2 years leading PEGA project teams.
• Domestic travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Provide clients with Pega technical analysis of requirements, solution architecture, and design.
• Advise engagement teams and deliver Pega-based solutions using core Pega and other technologies.
• Design, architect and develop advanced Pega configurations with best practices.
• Understand client needs and develop roadmaps balancing complexity, value and feasibility.
• Estimate effort, plan onshore/offshore staffing, and manage project financials.
• Support sales proposals and develop assets and accelerators.
• Mentor junior staff on project cadence and ramp-up.

Skills

Pega

Leadership

Client engagement

Agile

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science / IT / Engineering / MIS / Mathematics or related field

5+ years progressive post-baccalaureate related work experience

Tools

Pega

SQL Server

MySQL

Oracle

DB2

Java

Python

C++

C#

.NET

Job description

Other locations: Anywhere in Region

Date: Oct 7, 2026

Requisition ID: 1750510

At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence.

We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world.

Job Duties:

Provide clients with Pega technical analysis of requirements, solution architecture, and design. Advise engagement team members and deliver a variety of Pega based solutions using core Pega and other suites of technologies. Design, architect and develop advanced configuration solutions using Pega solutions keeping big picture in mind, meeting or exceeding best practices. Understand current, future client needs and develop roadmap keeping complexity, feasibility, business value of features and functionality. Work with developers to estimate effort, plan onshore/offshore staffing mix, and manage financials of complex engagements. Work with Managers and Senior Managers to support them in sales proposals, as well as supporting the development of assets and accelerators. Mentor junior staff resources on project cadence and technology ramp up.

Manage and motivate teams of professionals with diverse skills and backgrounds. Consistently deliver quality client services by monitoring progress. Demonstrate in-depth technical capabilities and professional knowledge. Maintain long‑term client relationships and networks. Cultivate business development opportunities.

• Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Management Information Systems, Mathematics, or a related field and 5 years of progressive post-baccalaureate related work experience.
• Must have a minimum for 3 years of experience implementing Pega, including hands on experience with configuration and customizations, with teams of 3 or more people, with at least 3 years of the required experience in Pega 8.x and/or Pega Infinity.
• Must be a certified Pega Senior System Architect at the minimum
• (Certified Pega Lead System Architect is preferred)
• Must have 4 years of experience using relational databases including in one or a combination of any of the following: SQL Server, MySQL, Access, Oracle, and/or DB2.
• Must have 4 years of experience with one or a combination of any of the following:
  • low-code/no-code development platforms;
  • Object-Oriented programming concepts; and/or
  • agile software implementation process.
• Must have 4 years of experience with computer software configuration or development experience in one or a combination of any of the following technologies: Java, Python, C++, C#, and/or .NET.
• Must have 2 years of experience leading teams of developers for PEGA projects and providing guidance to team members.
• Requires domestic travel up to 25% to serve client needs.

What we offer you
At EY, we harness our collective strength to empower you to shape your future with confidence through professional growth, personal fulfillment and an inclusive culture. Learn more at ey.com/us/careers.

• We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. The base salary range for this job is:
• New York City, Boston, and Washington DC Metro Areas, Washington State, and Southern California offices – $80,300 to $149,100
• Bay Area California offices – $83,700 to $155,300
• All other offices locations in the US, including Sacramento – $67,000 to $136,800
• Individual salaries within these ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options.
• Under our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You’ll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.

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