Pega - Lead Architect

Zurich Insurance Company • Schaumburg, IL

338d • $108,130 - $177,100

About The Position

Zurich North America is currently hiring a IT Lead Pega Architect to work in a hybrid schedule at our Schaumburg North America HQ. The IT Lead Pega Architect position will lead the design and architecture of Pega applications, ensuring they align with enterprise architecture standards.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Information Technology and 5 or more years of experience in the Information Technology area
• OR High School Diploma or Equivalent in Information Technology and 7 or more years of experience in the Information Technology area
• OR Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree in Information Technology and 7 or more years of experience in the Information Technology area

Nice To Haves

• 8+ years of experience in software development using Pega
• Expertise in Pega including Pega Rules, Pega BPM, Pega UX frameworks like Cosmos and Constellation, Pega DX APIs
• Proficiency in Pega application design, including class structures, data models, and process flows.
• Experience with Pega integration technologies - queue based, API based, and file based integrations
• Pega Certified Lead System Architect (CLSA) certification is required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse teams.
• Experience in design and implementation of large BPM programs using Pega
• Knowledge in Commercial Insurance domain and hands on experience in Commercial insurance system of records

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and architecture of Pega applications, ensuring they meet business requirements and align with enterprise architecture standards.
• Create and maintain detailed design documents, including class structures, data models, and process flows.
• Oversee the development and configuration of Pega applications, ensuring adherence to best practices and coding standards.
• Collaborate with development teams / Pega product teams to resolve technical issues and optimize application performance.
• Work closely with business stakeholders to understand their requirements and translate them into technical solutions.

Benefits

• Comprehensive employee benefits package for employees as well as eligible dependents
• Competitive compensation
• Short-term incentive bonuses and merit increases

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees