Pega Software Architect

Techstra Solutions•Pittsburgh, PA

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Pega Software Architect to lead the design and implementation of scalable, maintainable Pega solutions supporting complex, enterprise business processes. This role blends hands-on technical leadership with architectural ownership, ensuring solutions align with Pega best practices, guardrails, and enterprise standards . The ideal candidate can balance speed of delivery with architectural discipline , while designing, reviewing, and coaching teams across multiple Pega initiatives.

Requirements

8+ years of enterprise application development experience
Significant hands-on experience with Pega Platform
Pega Senior System Architect (SSA) certification required
Deep knowledge of: Pega case management Data modeling and rulesets Rule resolution and inheritance
Strong experience with: Pega UI (Cosmos / UI Kit) Pega integrations and reporting
Proven ability to design complex, multi-team Pega solutions
Expertise in Pega performance tuning , debugging tools, and guardrail compliance
Experience delivering solutions in large-scale, regulated, or mission-critical environments
Strong understanding of architectural tradeoffs in enterprise platforms
Strong architectural judgment and problem-solving skills
Effective technical communicator and mentor
Comfortable operating across multiple teams and initiatives
Ownership mindset with focus on quality and long-term platform health

Nice To Haves

Pega Lead System Architect (LSA) certification strongly preferred
Experience in banking, financial services, or insurance environments
Exposure to high-volume, transaction-oriented workflows
Experience with: Pega Customer Service Pega Platform upgrades Cloud-hosted Pega (Pega Cloud / AWS)
Integration experience with legacy systems and modern APIs
Familiarity with Agile / SAFe delivery models

Responsibilities

Architecture & Solution Design
Architect and design Pega applications using Pega Platform best practices , including: Low-code design principles Guardrail compliance Reuse-first architecture
Define and enforce end-to-end solution architecture , including: Case design Data models Integrations UI strategy
Technical Leadership & Governance
Lead technical and architectural design reviews
Ensure adherence to Pega guardrails , enterprise standards, and design patterns
Provide hands-on guidance for: Complex rule design Performance tuning Debugging and troubleshooting
Mentor development teams and promote Pega engineering best practices
Integration & Platform Engineering
Design and oversee integrations with external systems , including: REST and SOAP services Messaging-based integrations File-based interfaces
Ensure solutions meet non-functional requirements , including: Performance and scalability Security and resiliency Maintainability and extensibility
Delivery & Stakeholder Collaboration
Partner with business, product, and delivery teams to translate requirements into well-architected Pega solutions
Support production issues and guide root-cause analysis for complex defects
Contribute to Pega platform strategy , including: Upgrades Reusable assets Architectural standards