Pega Lead System Architect (CLSA)

Capgemini • Atlanta, NY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Pega Lead System Architect (CLSA) to lead the design and development of complex enterprise Pega solutions for a leading financial services client. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in Pega architecture, Constellation UX, enterprise integrations, and large-scale application delivery within highly regulated environments. This role requires a hands-on architect who can drive technical strategy, establish reusable frameworks, mentor development teams, and ensure delivery of scalable, high-quality solutions aligned with business objectives.

Requirements

• 12+ years of overall IT experience
• 12+ years of hands-on Pega development experience
• 3+ years of experience serving as a Pega Lead System Architect
• Active Pega Certified Lead System Architect (CLSA) certification required
• Deep expertise with: Pega Infinity, Constellation UX, DX API, Enterprise application integration patterns, DevOps and CI/CD pipelines, Common Data Model concepts
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Candidates must be U.S. Citizens or U.S. Permanent Residents (Green Card Holders). Visa sponsorship is not available for this position, now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

• Experience within Financial Services and/or Insurance environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture, design, and development of enterprise Pega applications using Pega Infinity and Constellation UX.
• Define and implement reusable components, frameworks, and design standards.
• Collaborate with business and technology stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable technical solutions.
• Conduct architecture, design, and code reviews to ensure adherence to best practices and Pega guardrails.
• Mentor developers and provide technical leadership across project teams.
• Design and implement integrations with enterprise applications and external systems.
• Drive DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and deployment automation.
• Ensure solutions meet performance, security, compliance, and scalability requirements.

Benefits

• Paid time off based on employee grade (A-F), defined by policy: Vacation: 12-25 days, depending on grade
• Company paid holidays
• Personal Days
• Sick Leave
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement savings plans (e.g., 401(k) in the U.S., RRSP in Canada)
• Life and disability insurance
• Employee assistance programs
• Other benefits as provided by local policy and eligibility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed