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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.\nIn this role, you will:\nParticipate in the development, configuration, testing, and optimization of Pega applications, applying Pega best practices, design patterns, coding standards, and performance-tuning techniques.\nWork on claims solutions using the Pega Smart Claims Engine (SCE) model, translating healthcare claims requirements into scalable technical solutions.\nParticipate in scalable implementation of Pega class structures, case types, workflows, user interfaces, integrations, and reusable components to support enterprise healthcare solutions.\nDesign and implement event-driven and data-integration solutions using Kafka, with Apache Kafka preferred and Confluent Kafka experience also applicable.\nDevelopment scalable, resilient integrations between Pega SCE and enterprise platforms, APIs, microservices, data sources, and messaging technologies.\nUtilize healthcare domain expertise to deliver solutions aligned with healthcare operations and claims processing requirements.\nAnalyze, troubleshoot, and resolve complex application and integration issues, performing root cause analysis and implementing effective technical solutions.\nProvide hands-on technical leadership through code reviews, design reviews, troubleshooting, development guidance, and enforcement of Pega engineering standards.\nWhat You Need to Have to Be Considered\nPega Lead System Architect (LSA) with proven experience providing hands-on technical expertise across Pega implementations.\nExperience designing, developing, testing, and deploying secure, scalable, and high-performance Pega applications, including class structures, case management workflows, UI models, and reusable frameworks.\nStrong expertise integrating Pega applications with enterprise platforms using REST APIs, microservices, and other modern integration technologies.\nStrong experience with event-driven architectures and Kafka-based integrations. Apache Kafka experience is preferred; Confluent Kafka experience is also acceptable.\nDemonstrated experience designing resilient, scalable integrations and troubleshooting complex application, data, and messaging issues.\nDemonstrated ability to conduct code and technical reviews, monitor application quality and performance, mitigate technical risks, and ensure compliance with Pega guardrails and development standards.\nThese Will Help You Stand Out\nPega Lead System Architect (LSA) Certification\nPega Certified Senior System Architect (CSSA) Certification\nPega Certified System Architect (CSA) Certification\nAdvanced Pega Smart Claims Engine (SCE) implementation experience\nApache Kafka and/or Confluent Kafka integration experience\nWe'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.\nApplications are being accepted through 11/13/2026.\nThe salary range for this role is $102,000 - $116,000 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.\nBenefits\n(Subject to eligibility requirements)\nMedical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance \nPaid Holidays and Paid Time Off \n401(k) Plan with Company Contributions \nShort-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage \nPaid Parental Leave \nEmployee Stock Purchase Plan \nDisclaimer: Compensation and benefits information is current as of the posting date. 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