Pega Lead System Architect

Req ID : 301310

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We are currently seeking a Pega Lead System Architect to join our team in Plano, Texas (US-TX), United States (US).

NTT DATA is currently seeking a Pega Lead System Architect to join our Pega Digital Practice . The ideal candidate candidate must have a strong technical and business analysis background, be hands-on, and come prepared and ready to lead Pega projects 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 Lead System Architects are expected to think independently, but also must value teamwork as they define first-rate software solutions in a collaborative setting.

Day-to-day Responsibilities :

• Lead and drive the architectural 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 architectural guidance and act as the subject matter expert for integration strategy.
• 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 architectural 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 (e.g. architecture reviews).
• 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.
• Provide ownership for all requirement and solution definition artifacts throughout the project lifecycle including TOM and Traceability Matrices.
• 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.
• Anticipate customer needs and proactively develops solutions to meet them.
• 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 :

• 8+ years' experience with architecting and developing integration solutions.
• 5+ years' experience with Pega implementations
• Use proven communication skills to collaborate with the business to understand / influence business requirements and presentation skills.
• Exposure to product development practices and methodologies.
• Ability to successfully run end-to-end delivery of Pega PRPC based solutions / projects from technical perspective.
• Familiar with the Pega Customer Service framework
• Experience with DevOps processes and familiar with Pega Deployment Manager
• Experience with email listeners and routing email via workbaskets
• Experience with SSO integration
• Experience with RDA and RPA Pega solutions
• Deep knowledge of architectural fundamentals and integration principles
• Strong knowledge across a variety of skills, including but not limited to, J2EE, .Net, Oracle, DB2, and MS / SQL.
• Expertise in various software delivery methodologies (Agile / Waterfall).

Travel : Willingness to travel.

Preferred Location : Remote

Education : Master / Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering or related field

Nice to Have :

• GDPR knowledge a plus
• Exposure to HealthCare, Insurance, airlines, travel & hospitality sectors a plus
• Knowledge of 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

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