Pega Lead System Architect - Associate Director - 00067985121
Cognizant, Whitehall, NY, United States
About the Role
The Pega Lead System Architect (LSA)
serves as the primary technical authority responsible for designing, governing, and delivering high-scale enterprise solutions on the Pega platform. This role blends strategic architectural ownership with hands-on technical leadership, ensuring solutions are secure, scalable, performant, and upgrade ready.
As a trusted technical leader, you will bridge business strategy and technical execution, guiding development teams and enforcing best practices to deliver complex automation solutions that drive business value.
Key Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end technical architecture and solution design for enterprise Pega implementations
Own architectural decisions and ensure alignment with business and technical requirements
Enforce Pega Guardrails and best practices to ensure maintainable, upgrade-ready solutions
Provide technical mentorship, governance, and oversight to development teams
Design and manage complex integrations with external systems and data sources
Proactively monitor and optimize application performance using the Pega Diagnostic Center
Oversee DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and release management activities
Act as a technical advisor to stakeholders, translating business needs into scalable solutions
Work Model We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on business requirements, this role is open to qualified applicants who can work remotely while being on-site at the client location
3–4 days per week
in
Hartford, CT or Charlotte, NC .
Working arrangements are accurate as of the date of posting and may change based on project, client, or business needs. We will always communicate role expectations clearly and support a healthy work-life balance through our wellbeing programs.
Qualifications – Required
Proven experience in
Pega architecture and enterprise solution design
Strong expertise in:
Architecture strategy and technical governance
Performance engineering and optimization
Agile delivery methodologies
Data modeling, security, and case management
Preferred Qualifications
Pega Certified Lead System Architect (CLSA)
certification
Why Join Us We welcome individuals who are passionate about technology, leadership, and continuous improvement. Even if you meet only the minimum qualifications, we encourage you to apply and share how your transferable skills and experiences can make an impact.
Salary and Other Compensation
Application deadline:
March 20, 2026
Base salary range:
$160,000 – $180,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications
Eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, subject to plan terms and performance
Benefits Cognizant offers a comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements, including:
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off
401(k) plan with contributions
Short-term and Long-term Disability
Paid Parental Leave
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Disclaimer Salary, compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the posting date. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
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serves as the primary technical authority responsible for designing, governing, and delivering high-scale enterprise solutions on the Pega platform. This role blends strategic architectural ownership with hands-on technical leadership, ensuring solutions are secure, scalable, performant, and upgrade ready.
As a trusted technical leader, you will bridge business strategy and technical execution, guiding development teams and enforcing best practices to deliver complex automation solutions that drive business value.
Key Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end technical architecture and solution design for enterprise Pega implementations
Own architectural decisions and ensure alignment with business and technical requirements
Enforce Pega Guardrails and best practices to ensure maintainable, upgrade-ready solutions
Provide technical mentorship, governance, and oversight to development teams
Design and manage complex integrations with external systems and data sources
Proactively monitor and optimize application performance using the Pega Diagnostic Center
Oversee DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and release management activities
Act as a technical advisor to stakeholders, translating business needs into scalable solutions
Work Model We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on business requirements, this role is open to qualified applicants who can work remotely while being on-site at the client location
3–4 days per week
in
Hartford, CT or Charlotte, NC .
Working arrangements are accurate as of the date of posting and may change based on project, client, or business needs. We will always communicate role expectations clearly and support a healthy work-life balance through our wellbeing programs.
Qualifications – Required
Proven experience in
Pega architecture and enterprise solution design
Strong expertise in:
Architecture strategy and technical governance
Performance engineering and optimization
Agile delivery methodologies
Data modeling, security, and case management
Preferred Qualifications
Pega Certified Lead System Architect (CLSA)
certification
Why Join Us We welcome individuals who are passionate about technology, leadership, and continuous improvement. Even if you meet only the minimum qualifications, we encourage you to apply and share how your transferable skills and experiences can make an impact.
Salary and Other Compensation
Application deadline:
March 20, 2026
Base salary range:
$160,000 – $180,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications
Eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, subject to plan terms and performance
Benefits Cognizant offers a comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements, including:
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off
401(k) plan with contributions
Short-term and Long-term Disability
Paid Parental Leave
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Disclaimer Salary, compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the posting date. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
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