Job Description
Senior Pega Developer (Certified Senior System Architect – CSSA)
We are seeking an experienced Senior Pega Developer (Certified Senior System Architect – CSSA) to support delivery across critical work packages within a large-scale public sector transformation programme. The ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in Pega application development, workflow design, defect resolution, and technical debt remediation within complex multi-vendor environments.
The successful candidate will establish a strong understanding of the existing application landscape before contributing to development activities, ensuring high-quality, guardrail-compliant solutions while supporting knowledge transfer and continuous improvement objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Shadow the existing platform and delivery workstreams to gain comprehensive understanding of the Pega estate, business rules, and application architecture.
- Support WP2 architecture activities and contribute to technical debt assessment and prioritization.
- Execute WP6 fix-forward development sprints against approved and groomed backlogs.
- Develop, test, and promote Pega solutions through controlled release processes.
- Resolve defects and production issues within inherited and multi-vendor application environments.
- Ensure all developments comply with Pega guardrails, coding standards, and platform best practices.
- Participate in sprint planning, peer reviews, and acceptance activities.
- Collaborate closely with Serco, Akkodis, and client engineering teams to deliver effective knowledge transfer during sprint execution.
- Maintain sprint-level acceptance evidence and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
Required Skills & Experience
- 11+ years of software development experience.
- 9+ years of hands-on Pega development experience.
- Pega Certified Senior System Architect (CSSA).
Strong experience in:
- Pega Application Configuration
- Case Management & Workflow Design
- Defect Resolution in Existing Pega Estates
- Pega Integrations & Services Development
- Guardrail-Compliant Development
- Unit Testing & Peer Reviews
- Technical Debt Remediation
- Agile Delivery Methodologies
- Experience working across large-scale, multi-vendor delivery environments.
- Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and stakeholder collaboration skills.
- Experience within UK Public Sector environments is highly desirable.
Technical Expertise
- Pega Platform Development
- Case Lifecycle & Workflow Configuration
- Pega Integration Services & APIs
- Rule Management & Application Design
- Application Modernization & Defect Resolution
- Technical Debt Assessment & Remediation
- Agile/Scrum Delivery
- Test-Driven Development & Quality Assurance
- Knowledge Transfer & Collaborative Delivery
Certifications
- Pega Certified Senior System Architect (CSSA) – Pegasystems
- Pega Certified System Architect (CSA) – Pegasystems
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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