Pega Lead System Architect (LSA)

We are looking for a highly skilled Pega Lead System Architect (LSA) to join our Capgemini Pega CoE. The ideal candidate will lead end-to-end architecture, solution design, and delivery of Pega-based enterprise applications. This role demands strong technical proficiency, stakeholder management, and the ability to guide large development teams in a fast-paced, client-facing environment.

Key Responsibilities

Solution Architecture & Design

• Lead the overall architecture and design of large-scale Pega applications.
• Define reusable components, frameworks, data models, integrations, and design patterns.
• Ensure end-to-end solution alignment with business requirements and technical standards.
• Conduct architecture reviews, code reviews, and performance assessments.

Delivery Leadership

• Oversee the technical delivery of Pega programs across multiple workstreams.
• Provide technical leadership to developers, senior system architects (SSAs), and business architects (BAs).
• Resolve complex technical issues and ensure high-quality deliverables.
• Collaborate closely with clients, business stakeholders, and cross-functional teams.

Governance & Best Practices

• Establish Pega guardrails, coding standards, and development best practices.
• Guide teams in PRPC optimization, performance tuning, security, and scalability.
• Ensure full compliance with Pega guardrails and Capgemini engineering practices.

Integration & Deployment

• Lead design for integrations with enterprise systems (REST/SOAP APIs, Databases, Queues, etc.).
• Review and optimize CI/CD pipelines and deployment strategies for Pega applications.

Mentoring & Capability Building

• Mentor and coach Pega developers and SSAs.
• Contribute to Pega competency building within Capgemini.
• Lead technical sessions, design forums, and innovation initiatives.

Requirements:
Must Have

Pega Lead System Architect (LSA) Certification – mandatory.

• 10+ years of IT experience, with 6+ years in Pega PRPC.
• Strong expertise in Pega 8.x architecture and modules.
• Experience in designing enterprise-scale Pega solutions with complex workflows.
• Strong knowledge of:
• Case Management
• Decisioning & Strategies
• Data Pages, Integrations, Connectors
• Authentication & Security
• Performance tuning & guardrails

Technical Expertise

End-to-end Pega application design, from requirements to deployment.

• Experience with databases (Oracle, Postgres, SQL), APIs, microservices, and enterprise systems.
• Understanding of cloud deployment (Pega Cloud, AWS, Azure) is a plus.

Soft Skills

Excellent communication with strong client-facing capability.

• Ability to lead technical teams and work in an agile environment.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking.

Benefits:
Competitive compensation and benefits package:

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Career development and training opportunities
• Flexible work arrangements (remote and/or office-based)
• Dynamic and inclusive work culture within a globally renowned group
• Private Health Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Training & Development

Note: Benefits differ based on employee level.

About Capgemini

Capgemini is a global leader in partnering with companies to transform and manage their business by harnessing the power of technology. The Group is guided everyday by its purpose of unleashing human energy through technology for an inclusive and sustainable future. It is a responsible and diverse organization of over 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong 55-year heritage and deep industry expertise, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to address the entire breadth of their business needs, from strategy and design to operations, fueled by the fast evolving and innovative world of cloud, data, AI, connectivity, software, digital engineering and platforms. The Group €22.5 billion in revenues in 2023.

https://www.capgemini.com/us-en/about-us/who-we-are/