About the role
As a Pega Lead Architect, you will make an impact by designing scalable, enterprise-grade Pega business process management solutions that accelerate new product development, optimize operational efficiency, and support strategic business transformation initiatives. You will be a valued member of the Enterprise Architecture and Digital Transformation team and work collaboratively with product managers, business stakeholders, engineering teams, delivery leads, solution architects, and executive leadership to deliver innovative and sustainable technology solutions.
In this role, you will:
Design and govern end-to-end Pega application architectures that align business objectives with enterprise technology standards.
Lead solution architecture reviews, technical governance, and design validation activities to ensure scalability, maintainability, and performance.
Partner with business and product teams to transform complex requirements into efficient Pega-driven workflows and digital experiences.
Drive adoption of reusable architecture patterns, best practices, and Pega guardrails across multiple programs and product lines.
Influence technology strategy by evaluating emerging Pega capabilities and recommending solutions that improve automation, agility, and business outcomes.
Work Model: Hybrid
We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role's business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring 3 days per week in a client or Cognizant office in Austin, TX. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs.
The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you're engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.
What you need to have to be considered
Extensive experience designing and implementing enterprise-scale Pega Business Process Management solutions with complex process orchestration.
Proven experience serving as a Pega Lead Architect with responsibility for architecture governance, design standards, and end-to-end solution delivery.
Strong expertise in developing Pega business cases and translating business requirements into scalable technical architectures.
Hands-on experience optimizing Pega applications for performance, scalability, reliability, and maintainability.
Excellent stakeholder management, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to influence technical and business decisions.
These will help you stand out
Experience supporting new product development, innovation management, or product lifecycle processes using Pega.
Knowledge of enterprise integration patterns, APIs, cloud platforms, and modern application architectures.
Experience leading distributed teams in hybrid or global delivery environments.
Familiarity with regulatory compliance, quality management, and governance processes within large enterprise organizations.
We're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don't hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role.
Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future.
Salary and Other Compensation
The annual salary for this position is between $129,500 - $152,000 depending on experience and qualifications.
This position is also eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to plan terms.
Benefits
Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
401(k) plan with contributions
Long-term/Short-term Disability
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
关于高知特 (Cognizant)
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