Pega Lead Systems Architect

Experience: 8–10+ years in Pega development, with at least `4+ years as a Lead System Architect
•             Proficiency in Java and experience with multi-tier applications and web services (SOAP, WSDL, XML).
•             Lead end-to-end delivery of Pega solutions including scope definition, requirements analysis, design, build, testing, and deployment.
•             Architect and implement model-driven, enterprise-level business solutions using Pega technology.
•             Collaborate with business analysts, solution architects, and project managers to translate business needs into technical specifications.
•             Provide technical governance and mentorship to Pega developers and junior architects.
•             Ensure adherence to Pega best practices, coding standards, and design principles.
•             Integrate Pega applications with external systems using REST, SOAP, MQ, and other protocols.
•             Apply DevOps practices such as CI/CD, automated testing, and monitoring for Pega applications.
•             Conduct design and code reviews to ensure quality and compliance.
•             Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) and respond to ad-hoc technical queries