Job Description
Pega Lead Developer(Certified Pega Lead System Architect (CLSA)
We are seeking a Certified Pega Lead System Architect (CLSA) to lead architecture governance, technical-debt remediation, and design assurance for a large-scale Pega transformation programme. The successful candidate will provide architectural leadership across multi-supplier environments, establish design guardrails, assess and remediate technical debt, and ensure delivery aligns with enterprise architecture standards and go-live objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Own the Pega architecture baseline and technical debt assessment for the programme.
- Perform independent reviews of rule configurations, class structures, and data models.
- Create and maintain a risk-ranked technical debt register and remediation roadmap.
- Define and enforce architectural standards and governance processes.
- Represent the programme within Technical Design Authority (TDA) and Architecture Review Board (ARB) forums.
- Lead fix-forward remediation sprints and ensure no additional technical debt is introduced.
- Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and oversight to development teams.
- Collaborate with client, Serco, and partner architects to drive knowledge transfer and delivery excellence.
- Support backlog prioritisation and delivery planning for critical go-live milestones.
Required Skills
- Pega Platform Architecture (12+ years)
- Pega Certified Lead System Architect (CLSA)
- Technical Debt Assessment & Remediation
- Pega Blueprint and Design Gap Analysis
- Class Structure & Data Model Design
- Guardrail Compliance and Architecture Reviews
- REST API and Integration Architecture
- Multi-supplier Governance & Design Authority Experience
- Pega Infinity / Constellation Framework Experience
Relevant Experience
- Large-scale UK Public Sector Pega implementations
- Architecture governance within ARB/TDA environments
- High-volume case management platforms
- Enterprise integration and transformation programmes
- Technical leadership across distributed teams
Certifications
- Pega Certified Lead System Architect (CLSA)
- Pega Certified Senior System Architect (CSSA)
Thank you for your interest in this role. Please also share your CV at Shyam@lsarecruit.co.uk and if suitable, we will get in touch with you to discuss further.
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