Senior Pega Developer

Conduent•Dallas, TX

19h•Remote

About The Position

Conduent is seeking a Pega Developer to design, develop, and implement business applications using the Pega Platform, bridging business requirements with technical solutions.

Requirements

Pega Certified Senior System Architect (CSSA) - Mandatory
5+ years of hands-on experience post-CSSA certification
Proven expertise in Pega PRPC platform development (version 7.x/8.x minimum)
Experience with complex case management, routing, SLAs, and escalation models
Ability to build robust integrations with external systems using REST, SOAP, MQ, and other connectivity protocols
Strong proficiency in: Pega Data Pages, Declare Expressions, Decision Rules, and Activities
Java, JavaScript, XML, JSON
SQL and database concepts (Oracle, SQL Server, DB2)
Application servers (WebSphere, WebLogic, Tomcat)
Microservices architecture and reusable component design
Object-oriented programming principles
Communication skills with ability to present to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies (SAFe certification is a plus)
Full Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) experience from requirements gathering to production deployment
Iterative development and continuous delivery practices
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Excellent troubleshooting and debugging skills

Nice To Haves

Healthcare Domain Experience: Healthcare customer management knowledge
Understanding of HIPAA and healthcare regulatory standards
Experience with healthcare payer/provider workflows
Government Sector Experience: Citizen-facing or government-specific application experience
Federal/state agency project experience
Knowledge of government compliance requirements (e.g., FedRAMP)
Experience with public sector case management systems

Responsibilities

Design and develop Pega applications using Pega Infinity (v8.x/v24+), ensuring adherence to the Enterprise Class Structure (ECS) and reusable design patterns
Lead the development of complex case types, data models, UI components (Constellation/Traditional), and sophisticated business logic (Data Transforms, Activities, Decision Rules)
Architect and implement robust integrations using REST, SOAP, Kafka, and Pega Connectors to bridge the gap between Pega and legacy systems
Mentor junior System Architects, conduct rigorous code reviews, and ensure the team maintains a high Guardrail Score (90+)
Use Pega tools (Tracer, PAL, PLA, DB Trace) to identify bottlenecks and optimize system performance
Support CI/CD pipelines and implement advanced security configurations, including Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) and Attribute-Based Access Control (ABAC)
Lead the architecture, design, and implementation of Pega-based enterprise solutions from inception to production
Create and maintain technical design documents, including application frameworks, class structures, and data models
Design scalable solutions following Pega best practices, Enterprise Class Structure (ECS), and application layering principles
Perform architecture reviews to ensure compliance with enterprise architecture standards and Pega guardrails
Leverage reusable components and frameworks to accelerate development and ensure consistency

Benefits

Health & Welfare Benefits: Comprehensive plans tailored to your needs, effective from day one.
Retirement Savings: Robust programs to help you secure your financial future.
Employee Discounts: Access to a wide range of discounts on merchandise, services, travel, and more.
Career Growth Opportunities: Paths for advancement within a global organization.
Paid Training: Learn while you earn with award-winning learning platforms.
Paid Time Off: Competitive PTO packages to help you recharge.
Great Work Environment: Join an award-winning culture that values diversity and inclusion.
Health insurance coverage
Voluntary dental and vision programs
Life and disability insurance
A retirement savings plan
Paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) or vacation and/or sick time