Pega Lead Developer

Pega Lead DeveloperDuration: 18-month contract that may extend Location: Hybrid 3 days in one of the following areas Charlotte NC (CIC) Irving TX, or Chandler AZ Schedule: Monday -FridayInterview process: 30-minute virtual tech panel and a 1 hour onsite in respective locationThis is a backfillJob DescriptionWe are seeking a hands-on Pega Lead Developer with strong expertise in Pega Case Management and system integrations. This role combines technical leadership with active development responsibilities.The ideal candidate will design and build high-quality Pega solutions while helping team members, enforcing best practices, and partnering closely with architects, product owners, and integration teams.Key ResponsibilitiesLead the design, development, and implementation of Pega applications, with a strong emphasis on case management and workflow orchestrationActively contribute to development (rules, flows, integrations, UI, decisioning) as a hands-on lead, not just oversightTranslate business requirements into scalable, maintainable Pega designsEnsuring solutions align with Pega Guardrails, performance standards, and enterprise architecture guidelinesDesign and implement end-to-end case lifecycles, including stages, steps, SLAs, approvals, and escalationsLeverage case types, subcases, spin-offs, and wait shapes effectivelyOptimize user experience for case workers using Pega UX (sections, views, dashboards)Design and implement integrations using:REST and SOAP servicesConnectors and ServicesPega Integration Patterns (Sync/Async, Queue Processors, etc.)Collaborate with downstream and upstream system teams to define interface contractsTroubleshoot and resolve integration and performance issuesMentor and support junior and mid-level developers through code reviews, hands-on guidanceSet coding standards and reusable assets to improve team efficiencyParticipate in code reviews, performance tuning, and defect resolutionSupport deployment activities and production troubleshooting when neededEnsure compliance with security, audit, and operational standardsRequired Qualifications5+ years of Pega platform experience, with significant hands-on developmentStrong expertise in Pega Case ManagementProven experience with Pega system integrations (REST/SOAP, services, connectors)Solid understanding of:Pega rules engineFlow rules, decision tables, data pagesPerformance tuning and troubleshootingExperience leading or mentoring development teamsPega certifications such as CSSA and/or CLSAPreferred QualificationsExperience with Pega Infinity (latest versions preferred)Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices for PegaKnowledge of cloudExperience working in Agile/Scrum environmentsWhat We’re Looking ForA hands-on leader who codes daily and leads by exampleStrong communicator who can work across technical and non-technical teamsProblem-solver with a passion for building high-quality, scalable solutionsTop Skills8+ years of IT experience5+ years of hands on Pega engineering experienceComplex case management (Jira/Confluence a plus)System integration (Rest API)Nice to HaveCSSA certifiedCloud migration experience nice to have, any cloudHaving a product where they build and maintain multiple internal projects in TCOO, there are 14 apps being supported. This person may be assigned to multiple different apps, usually not more than 2 at a time. Will use Pega for workflow automation. Looking for Lead level experience capable of hands-on coding with Pega. Team should be able to go to this person for guidance, code review, advice, and advice. Are in the middle of cloud migration, someone with cloud migration experience would be a plus.Have seen a lot of coordinators who haven’t been hands on coders. Are not looking for a middleman, need to be able to do the coding work, not people who have managed the team.Finance experience isn't a strong consideration, should be from an enterprise level organization.