Pega Senior System Architect

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Pega Senior System Architect in Germany.

This role is focused on designing and delivering scalable, high-quality Pega Platform solutions within complex enterprise environments. You will act as a senior technical expert responsible for translating business requirements into robust system designs aligned with Pega best practices and architectural guardrails. The position involves hands‑on development, integration work, and solution optimization across case management, workflows, and decisioning logic. You will collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams in an Agile setup, contributing to both technical delivery and architectural direction.

The environment is fast‑paced and delivery‑driven, requiring strong ownership of complex components and a focus on maintainability and performance. You will also play a mentoring role, supporting junior engineers and helping elevate overall engineering standards.

• Design, configure, and deliver scalable Pega Platform solutions using App Studio and Dev Studio, including case management, workflows, UI components, and decisioning logic.
• Translate business requirements into detailed technical designs aligned with enterprise architecture standards and Pega guardrails.
• Apply best practices in system architecture, including class hierarchy, rule resolution, and modular design to ensure scalability and reusability.
• Build and manage integrations with external systems using REST and SOAP APIs, including data models, connectors, and authentication mechanisms.
• Implement security frameworks using RBAC and ABAC models while ensuring compliance with data protection requirements.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex system issues using Pega diagnostic tools such as Tracer, PDC, and system logs, optimizing performance and stability.
• Contribute to Dev Ops processes including CI/CD pipelines, branching strategies, and deployments using Pega Deployment Manager.
• Provide technical leadership for specific work streams, ensuring high‑quality delivery and mentoring junior and mid‑level engineers.

• 3+ years of hands‑on experience developing on the Pega Platform in Agile environments (5+ years preferred).
• Pega Certified Senior System Architect (CSSA) certification is required.
• Strong experience with case management, workflow design, and UI configuration using Pega Constellation or Cosmos.
• Solid expertise in integrations using REST, SOAP, JSON, and working with complex data models.
• Strong understanding of object‑oriented programming principles and practical Java development experience.
• Good knowledge of SQL and database concepts for enterprise applications.
• Experience with performance tuning, debugging, and system troubleshooting using Pega tools.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Strong English proficiency (upper‑intermediate or higher, written and spoken).

• Competitive hourly rate aligned with experience and expertise.
• 5–6 month contract with potential for extension.
• Fully remote work within Europe (excluding certain countries).
• Opportunity to work on enterprise‑scale Pega implementations in an Agile environment.
• Exposure to complex integration and architecture challenges in a senior technical role.
• Collaboration with experienced international engineering and delivery teams.
• Professional growth through mentoring responsibilities and technical leadership opportunities.