Sr. System Architect

Accenture Federal Services•Washington, DC

4d•$78,600 - $160,200

About The Position

At Accenture Federal Services, our purpose is to make the US federal government stronger and safer, and to improve the lives of citizens through technology and ingenuity. We are a community of over 13,000 professionals dedicated to serving clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations. As a technology company within the global Accenture network, we are recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work. We foster a collaborative and supportive environment where employees are empowered to grow, learn, and thrive through hands-on experience, certifications, and industry training. Join us to drive meaningful change and advance government missions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree required
2+ years of professional experience
Hands‑on experience with Pega application development, including case management, rule configuration, data pages, UI development, and workflow automation
Strong foundation in software engineering and enterprise application development
Experience using Pega PRPC, Dev Studio, App Studio, or Designer Studio
Ability to translate business needs into scalable and maintainable system designs with direction from senior architects
Experience building and supporting integrations between Pega and external systems via APIs, services, or connectors
Familiarity with version control systems, Agile delivery practices, and CI/CD pipelines
Strong analytical thinking, problem‑solving ability, and communication skills
Must be a U.S. Citizen

Nice To Haves

Pega certifications (e.g., CSA, CSSA)
Advanced hands‑on experience with Pega PRPC and reusable rule components
Understanding of Pega frameworks, rule‑reuse patterns, and integration design
Experience contributing to system architecture discussions or guiding technical teammates
Exposure to cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) and enterprise integration patterns
Skills in Pega Architecture or Software Engineering

Responsibilities

Contribute to the design and configuration of Pega‑based solutions that align with business and technical requirements under guidance from senior architects
Develop, configure, and implement Pega application components including case types, flows, activities, UI rules, and integrations
Collaborate with business analysts, developers, and stakeholders to help define system specifications, workflows, data requirements, and integration needs
Ensure adherence to Pega guardrails, coding standards, and software engineering best practices throughout the development lifecycle
Provide technical support and mentorship to junior developers, escalating complex design decisions as needed
Troubleshoot and resolve moderately complex Pega issues such as workflow logic, integration errors, and rule conflicts
Participate in code reviews, ensuring quality, performance, maintainability, and adherence to standards
Recommend opportunities to optimize existing Pega processes and leverage new Pega capabilities
Support integration activities for Pega applications with enterprise systems and APIs (REST/SOAP)
Stay current on evolving Pega tools, frameworks, and platform enhancements