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Pega Senior System Architect

NTT DATA, Inc.
Jersey, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 9/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/18/2026
Req ID: 389481

NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now.

NTT DATA's Client is currently seeking a Pega Senior System Architect to join their team in Jersey City, NJ. (US)

Job Description:
Pega Certified Senior System Architect Pega Practice

A group company within NTT DATA currently seeks a Pega Senior System Architect [CSSA]to join their Pega digital practice. Reporting to the solution/delivery leadership. The person will have experience in Pega Low-Code-Approach using Pega App Studio, Pega DCO, conducting elaboration sessions, and the working with Lead System Architect and Business Team, project teams on the business requirements but also how to best express requirements and design based on industry knowledge.

The ideal candidate must have a strong technical, be hands-on, and come prepared and ready to lead Pega projects senior system architecture steam, learn and explore new capabilities of Pega technology. Strong business acumen along with strong communication skills (both oral and written) is an absolute must. Certified Senior System Architects are expected to think independently, but also must value teamwork as they define first-rate software solutions in a collaborative setting.
Specific responsibilities of the new Pega Certified Senior System Architect will be:
  • Design and integration strategy for a Pega Application implementation, in alignment with transformational initiatives.
  • Formulate the overall data strategy for the business solution, based on the client's business needs and enterprise strategy.
  • Provide guidance and act as the subject matter expert for CSA's.
  • Drive and instill best practices and concepts as a thought leader for Pega methodology.
  • Maintain knowledge of current and emerging technologies / products / trends related to solutions.
  • Ensure alignment of solutions with business and IT goals / objectives.
  • Identify and quantify scope and impact of Business requirements and changes on systems.
  • Communicate solution options to business owners/stakeholders.
  • Incorporate software and system architecture (e.g. infrastructure, network) into conceptual designs for highly scalable and performing solutions.
  • Ensure alignment with enterprise technology standards (e.g. solution patterns, application frameworks, technology roadmaps, capital plans).
  • Provide strategic thinking, solutions and roadmaps while driving enterprise recommendations and ensuring adherence to established standards and practices including the development of standards and practices where they may not yet exist.
  • Facilitate open communication and fact - based decision making.
  • Review the work of others, providing guidance, mentoring and support both Development and Business Architect team.
  • Develop innovative approaches to challenging and complex assignments.
  • Research, identify, and recommend industry best practices for solving business problems.
  • Forecast and plans resource requirements.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and should motivate and lead other team members.
Education and Experience:
  • 6+ years' of experience with developing applications using Pega.
  • 2+ years of experience with developing Pega applications using Constellation
  • Use proven communication skills to collaborate with the business to understand/influence business requirements and presentation skills.
  • Exposure to product development practices and methodologies.
  • Master / Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering or related field.
  • Ability to successfully run end-to-end delivery of Pega PRPC based solutions / projects from technical perspective.
  • Need to possess excellent skills to Identify and drive process optimization and process streamlining for client Business processes.
  • Excellent knowledge and experience on Pega PRPC Enterprise class structure design and application profiling.
  • Strong knowledge on various Pega PRPC concepts and rule types like Activities, Functions, Data Transforms, Authentication Service, Reporting, Agents and Ruleset Management.
  • Experience with multi-language and localization of application interfaces.
  • Experience with the UI framework and creating skins.
  • Experience with email listeners and routing email via workbaskets
  • Experience with SSO integration
  • Experience on security privileges access roles.
  • Experience with RDA and RPA Pega solutions
  • Proven project successes and ability to lead a team through the architecting process to delivery.
  • Expertise on object-oriented design and implementation
  • Expertise on various integration approaches such as micro services, messaging, queuing, API patterns, etc.
  • Expertise in various software delivery methodologies (Agile/Waterfall).
  • Adept at formulating conceptual frameworks and distilling and communicating these ideas elegantly.
  • Experience with working within a collaborative environment, with matrixed and virtual teams.
  • Exposure to HealthCare, Insurance, airlines, travel & hospitality sectors a plus
Travel: Willingness to travel.
Degree: Master's or bachelor's degree in relevant areas.

Nice to Have; (But not a must)
Knowledge and hands on experience with React JS.
Knowledge of Latest Pega Capabilities
Knowledge of Pega Express Methodology
Knowledge of creating UML diagrams for business process modeling.
Knowledge of requirement management tools like JIRA, DevOps
Knowledge of Agile Methodologies
Knowledge in industries Manufacturing, Life Sciences, Utilities,

About NTT DATA:

NTT DATA is a $30 billion trusted global innovator of business and technology services. We serve 75% of the Fortune Global 100 and are committed to helping clients innovate, optimize and transform for long term success. As a Global Top Employer, we have diverse experts in more than 50 countries and a robust partner ecosystem of established and start-up companies. Our services include business and technology consulting, data and artificial intelligence, industry solutions, as well as the development, implementation and management of applications, infrastructure and connectivity. We are one of the leading providers of digital and AI infrastructure in the world. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3.6 billion each year in R&D to help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. Visit us at us.nttdata.com

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