PEGA architect

Pega Senior Systems Architect

Remote

The Senior System Architect (Certified Senior System Architect - CSSA) is responsible for the majority of the application configuration. They take direction from the LSA for tasks, prioritize, design and best practices. This role is analogous to the application or integration developer role in other technologies. This Role:

• Participates in the agile practice to contribute to the documentation as required by project methodology
• Contributes to the design of the application typically focused on specific automation or integration activities
• Identifies reusable components and implement accordingly
• Participates in the compilation of the Features and User Stories as required by project methodology
• Interfaces with the LBA/BA to address the configuration associated with the Features and User Stories
• Works with all groups to help insure best possible design for a solution
• Configures Pega in construction phase including integrations between systems and development of automated activities
• Serve as a testing resource for the implementation team in the unit testing and integration testing of application functionality and re-testing of reported issues from unit and user-acceptance testing
• Management and support of the various environments
• Experience with System performance tuning including processing and database

Have a working knowledge of the following Pega design and implementation topics: Work Object Relationships, Specialization techniques, Reporting, Routing (Skills based), Rule Resolution/Inheritance/Circumstancing, Class Design, Locking, Persistence, Authentication, Agents, Functions/Java API, Services, Connectors

Have a working knowledge of Pega architecture including the following: (J2EE architecture, Pega Multi-node architecture, JVM, Pega Caching, Session Management, Ajax in Pega, Tracer, DB trace)

Can build sub-components of application solutions independently. Assists in the diagnosis and resolution of an issue, including the determination and provision of workaround solution or escalation to BAs, SSAs, LSAs, Pega Client Support

Identifies and proposes Pega enhancements from trends in requirements. Has a good understanding / hands on experience with Admin Studio to troubleshoot the system. Has a clear understanding of Pegas Frameworks and their offerings. Demonstrates an understanding of both the business process(es) and the technical application of the Framework(s) worked on. Identifies Framework enhancements or modifications made at clients sites in order to meet project functional requirements or to meet ongoing compliance needs

Familiarity with containerization technologies: OpenShift, Kubernetes and Azure Public Cloud desirable Familiar with DevOps tools: Pega Deployment Manager, Jenkins, Gherkin, Cucumber, GitHub

Configures the Pega solution during sprints

Pega Senior Systems Architect Qualifications: Pega knowledge (including certification): minimum CSSA with 4+ years of experience or CSA 6+ years of experience 3+ years working with Pega as a Pega Systems Architect 3+ years experience working on software development projects Ability to organize and facilitate discussions with 5+ people (all levels) Strong oral and written communications Familiarity with iterative and agile methodologies (i.e. SCRUM) Familiarity with Pega Health Care Frameworks Familiarity with Pega Infinity (8.4 preferred)

Of the required skills listed, which would you consider the top 3? Please list your expectations regarding years of experience for each requirement. 5 years hands-on Pega platform experience, 1 year hands-on experience with Streaming technology, Independently develop user stories

What experience will set candidates apart from one another? Experience with data flows, queue processors, streaming technology

Are you open to candidates that would need to be 100% remote for the duration of the engagement? Yes

What does the team structure look like - how many members and what is the break-down of the teams skill sets (ex: 1 PM, 4 Developers, etc.)? 2 Senior software engineers

What does the interview process look like? a. How many rounds? 2 rounds b. Video vs. phone? Video