Technical Architect

Pegasystems; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Pegasystems is seeking a Technical Architect to leverage deep expertise in Pega Infinity technologies to meet critical non-functional requirements. You will guide architecture, deployment, performance, scalability, and high availability while working with top clients and partners to deliver scalable, customer-centric software solutions.

Applicants should have a BS in CS or related field with 3+ years of enterprise implementation experience, PCSA, and CNCAD or similar certs.

Qualifications

• BS in Computer Science or related field with 3+ years of progressively responsible experience building and implementing model-driven, enterprise-level business solutions.
• Pega Certified System Architect (PCSA) and Certified Kubernetes Administrator certifications are relevant.
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, cloud infrastructure, application servers, relational and non-relational databases, Java/J2EE, ElasticSearch, Kafka and Hazelcast.
• Ability to provide thought leadership and collaborate with teams, partners, and clients to deliver scalable, resilient solutions.

Responsibilities

• Ensure client success by delivering scalable and resilient solutions using Pega technology.
• Provide thought leadership to team members, partners and clients across business and technical dimensions.
• Provide support and technical governance on projects.
• Act as a Subject Matter Expert and respond to ad-hoc questions.
• Collaborate with world-leading clients and partners across all phases of the software development lifecycle.

Skills

Hands-on engineering

Communication

Leadership

Problem solving

Education

BS in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Cloud Infrastructure

Java/J2EE

ElasticSearch

Kafka

Hazelcast

Job description

The Technical Architect Team leverages their expert level experience in the technologies employed by Pega Infinity to address the technical and non-functional requirements critical to achieving the client success. This includes (but is not limited to), Architecture, Containerization, Installation, Configuration, Deployment, Performance, Scalability and High Availability.

Picture Yourself at Pega:

Pega is changing the way the world builds software. In this role, you’ll help Pega, our Partners and our clients deliver the next generation customer centric solutions.

What You'll Do at Pega:

• Ensure client success by leveraging your technical skills to meet the challenges required to deliver the next generation customer centric solutions
• Provide thought leadership to team members, partners and clients to deliver scalable and resilient solutions for the next generation customer centric solutions
• Provide support and technical governance on projects
• Act as a Subject Matter Expert and pro-actively respond to ad-hoc questions
• Work alongside our world leading clients and partners to deliver high quality technical solutions across all phases of the software development lifecycle

Who You Are:

• You are a highly technical hands on individual who is passionate about exploring and applying Pega technology to help solve business problems.
• BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or similar discipline with 3+ years of progressively responsible experience building and implementing model-driven, enterprise-level business solutions.
• Excellent time management and organization skills, with the capability to manage multiple competing priorities
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate, partner and collaborate
• Willingness to go the extra mile
• Dedication to achieving outstanding customer results with an individual and team oriented drive and a demonstrated ability to lead by example

What You've Accomplished:

• You are a Pega Certified System Architect (PCSA)
• You are a Certified Kubernetes Administrator
• You possess a thorough knowledge of technologies including Docker, Kubernetes, Cloud Infrastructure, Application Servers, Relational, non-Relational and NoSQL Databases, Java / J2EE, ElasticSearch, Kafka, HazelCast
• You provide thought leadership to team members, partners and clients across business and technical dimensions

Additional Information

Base salary range for this role is 81,900 - 122,500 NZD annually. This role may also be eligible for annual bonus OR commission, as well as benefits and other incentives.

The final compensation will be determined during the offer process based on the candidate's education, experience, skills, and qualifications, as well as market conditions and may vary from the posted range. We will share an information on benefits, bonus/commission, and other pay components for this role at the relevant recruitment stage.

Job ID: 23987

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This same mindset shapes how we work, encouraging curiosity, continuous learning, and smarter ways of working with AI. At Pegasystems, we believe the best ideas come from curious people who embrace change, learn continuously, and use AI to work smarter and move faster. Guided by our values, we bring a growth mindset to every challenge and create lasting impact together.

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