Job Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled Pega Developer for the role of Associate/Senior Associate – Projects, with 3 to 7 years of experience. The ideal candidate will have strong, hands-on experience across Pega frameworks, Case Management, User Experience, Data & Integration, Application Development, Reporting, and the Pega Platform, and will be comfortable working in an Agile/Scrum delivery environment on enhancements and new build initiatives.
Roles & Responsibilities
• Develop and implement Pega-based solutions to meet business requirements as part of enhancements and/or new service requests.
• Provide expertise in Pega frameworks, ensuring robust, scalable, and reusable application architecture that follows industry best practices and enterprise standards.
• Utilize Pega Case Management to design, streamline, and automate complex business workflows, enhancing operational efficiency.
• Design intuitive, user-centric interfaces using Pega User Experience (UX) principles to improve usability and adoption.
• Integrate Pega applications with various internal and external data sources and systems (REST/SOA integrations, connectors) to ensure seamless data flow.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams — business analysts, architects, QA, and stakeholders — to define and implement integration strategies and solutions.
• Conduct thorough unit, integration, and performance testing and debugging of Pega applications to ensure high performance, quality, and reliability.
• Provide technical support, root-cause analysis, and troubleshooting for Pega applications, resolving production issues promptly.
• Develop and maintain Pega reports and dashboards to support business insights and decision-making.
• Document all development processes, configurations, technical designs, and changes for future reference, audit, and compliance.
• Stay current with the latest Pega platform releases, tools, and industry best practices, and proactively recommend improvements.
• Contribute to sprint planning, estimation, and Agile/Scrum ceremonies, delivering high-quality solutions on time and within scope.
• Mentor junior developers on Pega best practices, coding standards, and application lifecycle management.
• Demonstrate expertise in Pega Case Management, including the ability to design and implement complex, multi-step workflows.
• Showcase proficiency in Pega User Experience, creating user-centric designs that enhance usability and accessibility.
• Apply strong knowledge of Pega Data and Integration, ensuring seamless connectivity with databases, APIs, and third-party systems.
• Exhibit strong skills in Pega Application Development, from requirement analysis and design through build, testing, and deployment.
• Leverage Pega Platform capabilities (rulesets, class structures, security models, agents/queue processors) to build scalable enterprise applications.
Requirements & Skills
• 3–7 years of hands-on Pega development experience (Pega PRPC / Pega Platform 7.x/8.x or later).
• Strong working knowledge of Pega Case Management, Pega Application Development, Pega Data and Integration, Pega User Experience, and Pega Reporting.
• Experience with Agile/Scrum delivery methodology (PegaSCRUM preferred).
• Solid understanding of Pega rulesets, class structures, decision rules, flows, and security models.
• Experience integrating Pega with external systems via REST/SOAP APIs, connectors, and services.
• Good analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills for complex production issues.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to collaborate with cross-functional and multicultural teams.
• Exposure to Pega Decision Hub, Pega Mobility, or Pega RPA is a plus.
• Domain exposure (e.g., BFSI, Insurance, Healthcare, Asset & Wealth Management) is an added advantage.
Certification(s) Required
Certified Pega System Architect (CSA) — mandatory; Certified Pega Senior System Architect (CSSA) preferred.
Things to know before you apply
- Work authorization: Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in Canada without requiring employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.
- Accommodations: If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email [email protected] with your request and contact information.
- AI in hiring: We use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to help us screen and assess applications more efficiently. Our team performs additional human review and ultimately decides who moves forward in our hiring process.
- Open position: Unless otherwise stated, this job posting is for an open position on our team.
- Language proficiency: We ask that all candidates have basic English proficiency for company-wide communications purposes. For roles based in Quebec, professional English proficiency is required, as you’ll deliver services to and collaborate with stakeholders outside the province who may not speak French.
- Inclusion: Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial or local laws.
About Cognizant
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, bridging the gap between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, drive tangible outcomes and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at cognizant.ai or @cognizant.
