Senior Pega Developer

Senior Pega DeveloperThe client is looking for a Senior Pega Developer to be a part of a dynamic team. Responsible for designing, building, testing, and implementing enhancements to the system. The Senior Pega Developer is expected to work with the functional team to create technical designs, create code to build functionality, test the functionality to ensure that it meets defined criteria, and work with the deployment team to implement the functionality.Essential Job FunctionsDevelop simple data queries for existing or proposed databases or data repositories.Provide recommendations for improving existing code using best practice methods.Demonstrate advance understanding of the main features of PEGA.Implement integration services using REST, SOAP, and to create reusable components that can be leveraged across the enterprise for providing top-notch user experience.Design or implement complex algorithms requiring adherence to strict timing, system resource or interface constraints; perform quality control through peer review on team products.Develop software solutions by analyzing system performance standards, confer with users or system engineers, analyze systems flow, data usage and work processes, and investigate problem areas.Minimum Required QualificationsDue to the nature of this position and the information that employees will be required to access; U.S. Citizenship is required.Bachelor's degree in technology or the sciences, or industry-equivalent experience required.7+ years software development experience demonstrating depth of technical understanding with Java, Web Services, or other similar programming languages.Broad experience with various Java development frameworks.In depth experience with the main Pega components.Experience in implementing successful distributed, scalable, high-performance server applications.Proven ability to work independently and as a team member.Good communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills.Good organizational, multi-tasking, and time-management skills.Experience with the Agile development methodology.Comfort with SQL based database queries.Desired/Preferred Skills:Pega Certified System Architect (PCSA) preferred.