About the Role
We are seeking a highly skilled and hands-on Pega Development Lead to lead the design, architecture, and delivery of enterprise-grade Pega solutions. In this role, you will drive the development of scalable, secure, and high-performing applications while ensuring adherence to Pega best practices and architectural standards. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience designing and implementing complex Pega applications, including expertise with the Pega Smart Claims Engine (SCE). A strong background in healthcare, enterprise integrations, data modeling, and regulatory compliance is essential.
In this role, you will:
- Lead the development, configuration, testing, and optimization of Pega applications, applying Pega best practices, design patterns, coding standards, and performance-tuning techniques.
- Design and deliver claims solutions using the Pega Smart Claims Engine (SCE) model, translating healthcare claims requirements into scalable technical solutions.
- Architect and implement scalable Pega class structures, case types, workflows, user interfaces, integrations, and reusable components to support enterprise healthcare solutions.
- Design and implement event-driven and data-integration solutions using Kafka, with Apache Kafka preferred and Confluent Kafka experience also applicable.
- Lead the development of scalable, resilient integrations between Pega SCE and enterprise platforms, APIs, microservices, data sources, and messaging technologies.
- Utilize healthcare domain expertise to deliver solutions aligned with healthcare operations and claims processing requirements.
- Analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve complex application and integration issues, performing root cause analysis and implementing effective technical solutions.
- Provide hands-on technical leadership through code reviews, design reviews, troubleshooting, development guidance, and enforcement of Pega engineering standards.
- Collaborate within Agile/SAFe teams, participating in sprint ceremonies, technical reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives while partnering with distributed and cross-functional teams.
- Build strong relationships with business and technical stakeholders, effectively communicating technical concepts and driving successful solution delivery.
What You Need to Have to Be Considered
- Pega Lead System Architect (LSA) with proven experience providing hands-on technical leadership across large-scale Pega implementations.
- Hands-on experience with Pega Smart Claims Engine (SCE), including the design and delivery of healthcare claims processing solutions.
- Experience designing, developing, testing, and deploying secure, scalable, and high-performance Pega applications, including class structures, case management workflows, UI models, and reusable frameworks.
- Strong expertise integrating Pega applications with enterprise platforms using REST APIs, microservices, and other modern integration technologies.
- Strong experience with event-driven architectures and Kafka-based integrations. Apache Kafka experience is preferred; Confluent Kafka experience is also acceptable.
- Demonstrated experience designing resilient, scalable integrations and troubleshooting complex application, data, and messaging issues.
- Demonstrated ability to conduct code and technical reviews, monitor application quality and performance, mitigate technical risks, and ensure compliance with Pega guardrails and development standards.
- Experience working in Agile/SAFe environments with strong stakeholder engagement and healthcare claims processing knowledge.
- Knowledge of healthcare standards and transactions, including HIPAA, EDI, 835, and 837.
These Will Help You Stand Out
- Pega Lead System Architect (LSA) Certification
- Pega Certified Senior System Architect (CSSA) Certification
- Pega Certified System Architect (CSA) Certification
- Advanced Pega Smart Claims Engine (SCE) implementation experience
- Apache Kafka and/or Confluent Kafka integration experience
We're excited to meet professionals who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every listed qualification. Transferable experience, diverse perspectives, and unique skills are highly valued.
Applications are being accepted through 11/13/2026.
The salary range for this role is $120,000 - $140,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications. This position is also eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program, subject to performance and applicable plan terms.
Benefits
(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 Coverage
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Disclaimer: Compensation and benefits information is current as of the posting date. Cognizant reserves the right to modify compensation and benefits programs at any time in accordance with applicable laws.
À savoir avant de postuler
- Autorisation de travail: Cognizant ne prendra en considération que les candidats à ce poste qui sont légalement autorisés à travailler au Canada sans avoir besoin d'un parrainage de l'employeur, aujourd'hui ou à l'avenir.
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- L’IA dans notre processus de recrutement: Nous utilisons des outils d'intelligence artificielle (IA) pour trier et évaluer les candidatures efficacement. Notre équipe examine ensuite les candidatures et décide qui passe à l’étape suivante.
- Poste à pourvoir: Sauf indication contraire, ce poste est actuellement vacant et nous cherchons à le pourvoir.
- Exigences linguistiques: Nous demandons à tous les candidats de posséder une connaissance de base de l’anglais afin de faciliter les communications internes. Pour les postes au Québec, la capacité à communiquer efficacement en anglais est requise car vous fournirez des services à et collaborerez avec des parties prenantes anglophones situées hors de la province.
- Inclusion: Cognizant est un employeur souscrivant au principe de l’égalité d’accès à l’emploi. Votre candidature et votre dossier ne seront pas examinés en fonction de la race, de la couleur, du sexe, de la religion, des croyances, de l'orientation sexuelle, de l'identité de genre, de l'origine nationale, du handicap, des renseignements génétiques, de la grossesse, du statut d'ancien combattant ou de toute autre caractéristique protégée par les lois fédérales, provinciales ou locales.
À propos de Cognizant
Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH) est un AI Builder et une entreprise de services numériques (ESN) élaborant des solutions complètes d’IA maximisant les investissements pour des résultats concrets. Sa profonde expertise des métiers, des processus et des technologies lui permet d’intégrer dans les systèmes technologiques le contexte unique de chaque organisation de l’ingénierie à la production à l’échelle. Son objectif: améliorer l’efficacité des équipes, créer de la valeur et permettre aux grandes entreprises de rester performantes dans un monde qui évolue rapidement. Pour en savoir plus: cognizant.ai ou @cognizant.
