Senior Pega Architect

Client: Government / Enterprise Client
Location: Remote
Salary: $150,000–$160,000 annually, based on experience and technical interview
Employment Type: Full-Time
Citizenship: U.S. Citizen Required

Keywords: Senior Pega Architect, Sr. Pega Architect, Pega Lead System Architect, Pega LSA, Pega Architect, Pega Technical Architect, Pega Infinity, Pega Constellation, Pega Platform, Pega 8.x, Constellation UX, Pega Integration, Enterprise Architecture, Solution Architecture, Systems Architecture, API Integration, Application Architecture, IT Architecture, Technical Leadership, Code Review, Design Review, Performance Optimization, Information Security, Pega eForms, PDF Content Generation

Position Overview

Fathom Management is seeking an experienced Sr. Pega Architect / Pega Lead System Architect (LSA) to provide technical leadership for enterprise Pega solutions and ensure effective integration with existing infrastructure and technology environments.

The successful candidate will bring extensive Pega architecture and technical leadership experience, working closely with business stakeholders, integration architects, development teams, and cross-functional technology partners to design, deploy, optimize, and support enterprise Pega solutions.

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior Pega professional who enjoys technical leadership, architecture, solution design, integration, performance optimization, and mentoring development teams while maintaining high standards for code quality, security, and platform governance.

Candidate Verification Notice

For your protection and ours, Fathom Management conducts a brief candidate verification at the beginning of the screening process. Because we support State and Federal Government clients, this verification helps protect your identity, résumé, and application from unauthorized use and confirms that we are speaking directly with the individual who applied for the position.

You may be asked to provide a photo of a government-issued identification document as part of this verification. Video verification may also be required.

Identification is used solely for candidate verification and will be handled in accordance with Fathom Management's privacy and security practices.

Current Technical Architecture & Pega Experience

Candidates should demonstrate recent, hands-on experience with several of the following:

• Pega Lead System Architect (LSA) responsibilities and enterprise Pega architecture
• Pega Infinity / Pega Platform / Pega 8.x
• Pega Constellation UX Design System
• Enterprise Pega application architecture, design, and deployment
• Pega integration with existing enterprise infrastructure and other technologies
• Collaboration with integration architects and cross-technology teams
• Pega platform performance optimization and troubleshooting
• Design reviews, code reviews, and enforcement of Pega guardrails and development best practices
• Pega platform defect management and resolution
• Information security and regulatory compliance within enterprise application environments
• Pega eForms and PDF content generation

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of IT architecture or technical leadership experience specializing in Pega.
• Certified Pega Lead System Architect (LSA) - Required.
• Strong knowledge of IT systems, networking, infrastructure, and security standards.
• Hands-on experience with Pega Infinity, Pega Platform, and/or Pega 8.x.
• Experience with Pega Constellation UX Design System.
• Proven experience leading or coordinating cross-functional technical teams.
• Strong understanding of enterprise application architecture and integration.
• Experience conducting architecture/design reviews and code reviews.
• Understanding of Pega guardrails, coding standards, development frameworks, and application performance requirements.
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in dynamic, project-based environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
• Experience with Pega eForms.
• Experience with PDF content generation.
• Experience coordinating with Pega vendor support on Service Requests and issue resolution.
• Experience managing Pega platform-level defects, including resolution planning and tracking.
• Experience with enterprise integration architecture and cross-platform technology solutions.
• Experience with regulatory compliance and information security requirements.
• Experience providing technical mentoring and guidance to Pega development teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership as a Pega Lead System Architect (LSA).
• Design and oversee enterprise Pega solutions that integrate effectively with existing infrastructure and technology environments.
• Partner with business stakeholders to understand application requirements and translate them into scalable technical solutions.
• Define technical strategies, architecture standards, development practices, and implementation approaches.
• Lead and guide cross-functional teams through system design, development, deployment, and performance optimization.
• Collaborate with integration architects and other technology teams to design and implement Pega integrations with enterprise systems.
• Conduct architecture and code reviews to ensure solutions meet quality, security, performance, and Pega guardrail requirements.
• Establish and promote coding standards, development frameworks, architecture patterns, and Pega best practices.
• Monitor and address Pega platform performance and technical issues.
• Coordinate with the Pega vendor regarding Service Requests, technical issues, and resolution activities.
• Manage Pega platform-level defects and develop appropriate plans for resolution.
• Ensure Pega solutions comply with applicable regulatory, security, and information protection requirements.
• Provide technical guidance, mentoring, and architectural direction to development teams.
• Support continuous improvement of the Pega platform and enterprise application environment.

What Makes Someone Successful

The successful candidate will be:

• A hands-on Pega technical leader
• Strong in enterprise architecture and solution design
• An experienced Pega LSA
• Comfortable working across Pega and other enterprise technologies
• Strong in integration architecture and cross-functional collaboration
• Experienced with design and code reviews
• Focused on performance, security, quality, and maintainability
• Comfortable engaging directly with business and technical stakeholders
• An effective technical mentor and team leader
• Able to communicate complex technical concepts clearly
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities and resolving complex platform issues

Benefits Overview

Fathom Management offers full-time employees a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including:

• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Military leave
• Professional training and development
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee wellness program
• Commuter benefits
• And more

Equal Employment Opportunity

Fathom Management is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. All employment decisions will be made without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.