Pega CSSA Developer - Constellation

Job Description:

We are seeking a Pega Senior System Architect (SSA) to support our client's digital transformation initiatives using the Pega platform. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on development skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a project team to design, build, and enhance Pega applications. This role will be part of a delivery team and may be based on-site or offshore, depending on project and client needs. It offers an excellent opportunity to grow technical expertise while working under guidance from senior architects and consultants.

Essential Technical Qualification:

• Pega Certified System Architect (CSA)
• Pega Certified Senior System Architect (CSSA)
• 4.5-6 years of hands-on experience in Pega application development with at least one end-to-end project implementation.
• Experience working on Pega 7.x / 8.x / latest Pega versions.

Mandatory Platform Exposure:

• Experience in Constellation is considered a strong advantage.
• Pega Constellation applications - OOTB UI usage, dashboards/insights, basic developer-level debugging

Core Pega Technical Skills:

• Good understanding of case management concepts, including:
• Parent-child cases
• Parallel processing
• Locking and data propagation
• Use of standard and advanced flow shapes
• Hands-on experience with Flows, Screen Flows, Activities, SLAs, and decision rules.
• Working knowledge of Declarative Rules, Data Pages, and background processing concepts.
• Experience in configuring integrations such as REST, Email, File, MQ, JMS, with exposure to synchronous and asynchronous patterns.
• Basic understanding of Report Definitions, dashboards, and insights.
• Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills using Pega developer tools.

Delivery & Collaboration:

• Experience working in Agile / Scrum delivery environments.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional and geographically distributed teams.
• Good communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate technical concepts to team members and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, configure, and enhance Pega applications following Pega guardrails and best practices.
• Support application design and implementation activities under guidance from senior architects.
• Participate in design discussions to understand business requirements and domain context.
• Troubleshoot and resolve application issues and defects.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation for assigned components.
• Create prototypes and proofs of concept to validate requirements and design approaches.
• Adhere to established coding, testing, and quality standards.
• Participate in show-and-tell sessions and demos, incorporating feedback to improve solutions.
• Work collaboratively as part of a project delivery team to ensure timely and high-quality outcomes.

Preferred Qualification:

• Exposure to Pega frameworks such as Customer Service, CRM, BFSI, Smart Dispute, Smart Investigate, CLM-KYC
• Awareness of performance tools such as PAL / PLA / PDC.
• Basic understanding of Java, SQL, Unix/Linux concepts.
• Ability to assist senior team members with design reviews, estimations, and integration discussions.
• Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

Skills

CSSA, Certified Senior System Architect, Constellation, Pega