Systems Architect

Accenture Federal Services•Washington, DC

4d•$64,000 - $124,200

About The Position

At Accenture Federal Services, our purpose is to help the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer, and improve the lives of its citizens. We are a team of over 13,000 individuals dedicated to leveraging technology and innovation for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations. Accenture Federal Services, a part of the global Accenture company, is recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work. We foster a supportive community where employees feel a sense of belonging and are encouraged to grow, learn, and thrive through practical experience, certifications, and industry training. Join us to drive meaningful, lasting change that advances missions and propels the government forward.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree required
0–1+ years of professional experience
Foundational experience with Pega application development (case types, rules, workflow automation through coursework, internship, or early career experience)
Basic knowledge of software engineering principles and application lifecycle concepts
Exposure to Pega PRPC, Dev Studio, App Studio, or Designer Studio
Ability to translate business requirements into simple Pega configurations with guidance
Introductory experience or exposure to integrating Pega with external systems (APIs, services, connectors)
Familiarity with version control systems, Agile development practices, and basic CI/CD concepts
Strong analytical thinking, problem‑solving abilities, communication skills, and a desire to learn
Must be a U.S. Citizen

Nice To Haves

Pega CSA certification (or actively working toward certification)
Experience with Pega PRPC beyond foundational training
Understanding of Pega frameworks, reusable components, or rule‑reuse patterns
Exposure to enterprise integration concepts or cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Experience contributing to group projects or supporting technical teammates
Background or interest in Pega Architecture or Software Engineering

Responsibilities

Assist in the design and configuration of Pega‑based solutions under the direction of senior architects and developers
Develop, configure, and implement basic Pega application components (case types, flows, UI rules, data transforms, simple integrations)
Collaborate with business analysts, developers, and stakeholders to understand system specifications, workflow needs, and data requirements
Follow Pega guardrails, coding standards, and software engineering best practices throughout the development lifecycle
Seek guidance from experienced team members while building independent technical capability
Troubleshoot and resolve entry‑level Pega issues; escalate complex problems appropriately
Participate in code reviews and apply feedback to improve code quality and maintainability
Assist in identifying opportunities to optimize existing processes and leverage new Pega features
Support basic integration activities between Pega applications and enterprise systems (REST/SOAP or similar connectors)
Stay current on evolving Pega platform features, tools, and frameworks to support continuous learning