Pega Lead Business Architect - Associate Director - 00067991921
Cognizant, Irving, TX, United States
About the Role
The
Pega Lead Business Architect (LBA)
is the primary technical authority responsible for designing, governing, and delivering high‑scale enterprise solutions on the Pega platform. This role serves as the critical bridge between business strategy and technical execution, ensuring solutions are architected to be scalable, secure, and upgrade‑ready.
Key Responsibilities
Lead end‑to‑end
technical architecture and solution design
on the Pega platform
Make
strategic design and architectural decisions
beyond foundational system design
Conduct
requirements analysis
in collaboration with business and functional stakeholders
Translate business requirements into
features, user stories, and acceptance criteria
within Rally
Ensure adherence to
Pega Guardrails, best practices, and architectural standards
Provide
technical mentorship , oversight, and governance to development teams
Act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders, guiding platform strategy and solution roadmap decisions
Work Model: Hybrid We believe hybrid work is the way forward and strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this position requires
2–3 days per week onsite
at a client or Cognizant office in
Irving, TX .
Regardless of work arrangement, Cognizant is committed to supporting a healthy work‑life balance through a variety of wellbeing programs.
Required Qualifications
Proven experience leading
Pega technical architecture and solution design
Strong background in
requirements analysis and enterprise application development
Hands‑on expertise creating
requirements, features, and user stories
within Rally (or similar tools)
Demonstrated ability to
enforce architectural governance and Pega Guardrails compliance
Experience mentoring development teams and providing
technical leadership and oversight
Preferred Qualifications
Pega Lead Business Architect (LBA)
certification or equivalent experience
Compensation & Benefits Applications will be accepted until:
April 17, 2026
Base Salary:
$160,000 – $180,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications
Incentive Compensation:
Eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and plan terms
Benefits include (subject to eligibility requirements):
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off
401(k) plan with company contributions
Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability
Paid Parental LeaveEmployee Stock Purchase Plan
Disclaimer:
Salary, compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the posting date and may be modified by Cognizant at any time, subject to applicable law.
Please note this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future.
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Pega Lead Business Architect (LBA)
is the primary technical authority responsible for designing, governing, and delivering high‑scale enterprise solutions on the Pega platform. This role serves as the critical bridge between business strategy and technical execution, ensuring solutions are architected to be scalable, secure, and upgrade‑ready.
Key Responsibilities
Lead end‑to‑end
technical architecture and solution design
on the Pega platform
Make
strategic design and architectural decisions
beyond foundational system design
Conduct
requirements analysis
in collaboration with business and functional stakeholders
Translate business requirements into
features, user stories, and acceptance criteria
within Rally
Ensure adherence to
Pega Guardrails, best practices, and architectural standards
Provide
technical mentorship , oversight, and governance to development teams
Act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders, guiding platform strategy and solution roadmap decisions
Work Model: Hybrid We believe hybrid work is the way forward and strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this position requires
2–3 days per week onsite
at a client or Cognizant office in
Irving, TX .
Regardless of work arrangement, Cognizant is committed to supporting a healthy work‑life balance through a variety of wellbeing programs.
Required Qualifications
Proven experience leading
Pega technical architecture and solution design
Strong background in
requirements analysis and enterprise application development
Hands‑on expertise creating
requirements, features, and user stories
within Rally (or similar tools)
Demonstrated ability to
enforce architectural governance and Pega Guardrails compliance
Experience mentoring development teams and providing
technical leadership and oversight
Preferred Qualifications
Pega Lead Business Architect (LBA)
certification or equivalent experience
Compensation & Benefits Applications will be accepted until:
April 17, 2026
Base Salary:
$160,000 – $180,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications
Incentive Compensation:
Eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and plan terms
Benefits include (subject to eligibility requirements):
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off
401(k) plan with company contributions
Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability
Paid Parental LeaveEmployee Stock Purchase Plan
Disclaimer:
Salary, compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the posting date and may be modified by Cognizant at any time, subject to applicable law.
Please note this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future.
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