Lead Software Engineer - Pega

Salary: $130,109 - 150,000 per year Requirements:

• We require a bachelors degree plus 6 years of experience in software application development and maintenance, or a high school diploma/GED plus 10 years of equivalent experience.
• We prefer a Pega Lead System Architect (LSA) certification.
• We prefer a bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• We prefer 8+ years of hands-on experience building enterprise applications on the Pega Platform.
• We need strong experience with Pega Customer Decision Hub (CDH), including Next-Best-Action strategies and real-time decisioning.
• We value hands-on expertise with Pega AI capabilities, including GenAI, Knowledge Buddy, Agentic AI, and AI-enabled workflow solutions.
• We look for solid knowledge of Pega Infinity architecture, Case Management, Decisioning, and BPM.
• We prefer experience integrating Pega with enterprise systems using REST APIs, Kafka, JMS, SOAP, and microservices.
• We prefer experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform, as well as Kubernetes and Docker.
• We value strong knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, Git, Jenkins, automated testing, and DevOps practices.
• We prefer experience leading technical teams, mentoring engineers, and influencing architecture decisions.
• We require excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.

• We design, architect, and deliver enterprise-grade applications on the Pega Platform.
• We act as the technical lead for complex Pega implementations across multiple business areas.
• We design and implement AI-driven solutions using Pega GenAI, Knowledge Buddy, Agentic AI, and related capabilities.
• We build and optimize Next-Best-Action strategies through Pega Customer Decision Hub (CDH).
• We lead solution architecture, application design, and code reviews to support scalability, maintainability, and performance.
• We create reusable frameworks, components, and enterprise design standards.
• We integrate Pega applications with enterprise systems using REST, SOAP, messaging, and event-driven patterns.
• We drive CI/CD adoption, DevOps best practices, automated testing, and release management.
• We troubleshoot complex production issues and provide technical leadership during critical incidents.
• We mentor and coach developers, Senior System Architects, and System Architects on Pega best practices.
• We collaborate with enterprise architects, infrastructure teams, security teams, and business stakeholders to define technical roadmaps.
• We ensure compliance with enterprise security, governance, and regulatory requirements.
• We stay current on emerging Pega capabilities, AI technologies, and industry best practices.

• AI
• AWS
• Architect
• Azure
• CI/CD
• Cloud
• DevOps
• Docker
• Git
• Support
• Jenkins
• Kafka
• Kubernetes
• REST
• SOAP
• Security
• microservices

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We are First Citizens Bank and we are hiring a remote Lead Software Engineer for our Enterprise Platform Architecture team, with priority consideration for candidates located in North Carolina, Texas, and Arizona. In this role, we focus on enterprise-scale workflow and AI solutions and offer a competitive total rewards package that may include base pay, variable incentives, bonuses, benefits, and other awards depending on the role and offer terms. For hires in North Carolina, Texas, or Arizona, the base pay is generally between $130,109 and $150,000, with final compensation determined by skills, experience, location, and other legally permitted factors. We provide a thoughtfully designed benefits program as part of our commitment to our associates, and this posting may remain active for up to 45 days, though it may close earlier based on business needs or applicant volume.

last updated 33 week of 2026