Pega Lead System Architect - 70854081

About the Role

As a Pega Lead System Architect, you will make an impact by architecting and optimizing enterprise-grade Pega platforms for process analysis and advanced reporting, ensuring scalable and maintainable solutions that support payer domain operations. You will be a valued member of the Pega Architecture and Delivery team and work collaboratively with clients, business stakeholders, healthcare domain experts, developers, and cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality digital process automation solutions that improve operational efficiency across global markets.

In This Role, You Will

• Lead the architecture, analysis, design, and delivery of Pega PRPC and related workflow applications while ensuring scalability, maintainability, and alignment with business objectives.

• Interact with clients and business stakeholders to understand business and functional requirements and provide technical and architectural solutions.

• Lead a team of Pega professionals and oversee the delivery of interfaces, integrations, and workflow solutions supporting healthcare operations.

• Create Pega architecture diagrams, technical documentation, and solution artifacts for both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Monitor interfaces and 834 files to ensure data accuracy, operational effectiveness, and successful integration with legacy healthcare systems.

Work Model

We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role's business requirements, this is a remote position open to qualified applicants in the United States. 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

• 10-15 years of experience in analysis, system design, development, and troubleshooting of enterprise applications.

• Strong expertise in Pega Business Rules, Pega PRPC, related workflow applications, and Pega support models.

• Experience leading architecture, design, and delivery of Pega solutions integrated with legacy healthcare systems.

• Strong knowledge of SQL and Oracle databases.

• Healthcare domain experience, preferably within payer environments.

These Will Help You Stand Out

• Pega certifications.

• Experience with process analysis, advanced reporting, and digital process automation initiatives.

• Experience leading teams of Pega professionals and managing complex enterprise implementations.

• Experience creating architecture diagrams, technical documentation, and solution presentations for diverse audiences.

• Experience supporting interfaces, integrations, and 834 file processing.

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.

Salary and Other Compensation

The annual salary for this position is between $129,500 - $152,000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

This position is also eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant's applicable plans.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off

• 401(k) plan and contributions

• Long-term/Short-term Disability

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Disclaimer

The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.