Pega Lead System Architect

MetaRPO•New York, NY

About The Position

We are looking for a seasoned Pega Lead System Architect (LSA) to drive the design and delivery of enterprise-grade Pega solutions. This role requires strong expertise in Pega architecture, AI-driven decisioning, and scalable system design. The ideal candidate will lead technical strategy, ensure adherence to best practices, and guide teams in building high-performing applications in an Agile setup.

Requirements

Certified Pega Lead System Architect (CLSA)
Strong hands-on experience with Pega Platform (PRPC) architecture and design
Experience with Pega AI, Decisioning, and Next-Best-Action frameworks
Solid expertise in REST/SOAP integrations
Strong database skills with Oracle and SQL
Experience with API testing tools such as Postman
Exposure to QA automation tools like MABL
Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
Strong knowledge of Jira for tracking and delivery

Nice To Haves

Experience in Insurance or Financial Services domain
Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure
Experience with CI/CD and DevOps practices
Prior experience leading enterprise-scale transformations

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end architecture for Pega applications ensuring scalability and performance
Define and enforce architecture standards, best practices, and guardrails
Design robust case management and integration solutions
Act as the primary technical authority for design decisions
Drive implementation of Pega AI, decisioning frameworks, and Next-Best-Action strategies
Identify opportunities for intelligent automation and optimization
Improve system performance through tuning and optimization strategies
Design integrations using REST and SOAP services
Oversee database design and optimization using Oracle and SQL
Ensure secure and scalable data interactions across systems
Guide teams on data modeling and caching strategies
Mentor developers and technical leads across the program
Conduct design and code reviews to ensure quality standards
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including business and QA
Support troubleshooting and resolution of critical production issues
Lead technical execution in Agile/Scrum environments
Participate in sprint planning, releases, and delivery tracking
Manage technical dependencies and progress using Jira
Support API testing using Postman
Promote automation using tools like MABL
Define non-functional requirements and quality benchmarks
Align solutions with CI/CD and automated testing practices