Lead Pega Developer
About The Position
Our Digital Modernization Division is an information technology and management consulting department that offers integrated, strategic solutions to its public and private-sector clients. ICF has the expertise, agility, and commitment to design, build, and operate high-performance IT engines to support all aspects of our client's business. We are seeking an experienced Lead Pega Developer to lead the design, development, and implementation of Pega-based solutions for government survey programs. This role involves collaborating with stakeholders, ensuring compliance with federal standards, and delivering high-quality applications that streamline survey processes. Job Location: Remote work is authorized. Must support US Eastern time zone working hours. If you accept this position, you should note that ICF does monitor employee work locations blocks access from foreign locations/foreign IP addresses and prohibits personal VPN connections.
Requirements
- US Citizenship required by the government client
- Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust
- Candidate must reside in the U.S., be authorized to work in the U.S., and all work must be performed in the U.S.
- Candidate must have lived in the U.S. for three (3) full years out of the last five (5) years
- Highschool degree with at least 10 years in a leadership or technical lead role
- 6+ years of experience with Pega PRPC, including system architecture, design, and development
Nice To Haves
- Pega Certified Senior System Architect (CSSA) or higher
- Strong understanding of Pega PRPC architecture, case management, and integration
- Familiarity with DevOps tools (e.g., Jenkins, Git, Maven) in a Pega context.
- Knowledge of cloud-based deployments (e.g., Pega Cloud, AWS, Azure)
- Exposure to Java, RDBMS, or other complementary technologies
- Experience working on a project using the Scaled Agile Framework
- Experience in a software development team building modern software products.
- Solid understanding of Agile methodologies and SDLC best practices
- Experience working in large enterprise environments or on government contracts
- Docker experience and/or an understanding of containerization
- Highly effective analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interface effectively at all levels of the business
- Organized, detailed, oriented, and able to prioritize and multi-task
- Strong oral and written communication skills and the willingness to use them.
- A strong sense of ownership and engagement.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design and development of Pega applications for survey management and data collection
- Translate business requirements into scalable Pega solutions aligned with government standards
- Oversee application architecture, integration, and performance optimization.
- Collaborate with business analysts, QA teams, and project managers to ensure timely delivery
- Mentor junior developers and enforce best practices in Pega development.
- Support deployment, troubleshooting, and enhancements in production environments
- Ensure compliance with security, accessibility, and data privacy regulations
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
