Pega Lead System Architect

Req ID: 301310 

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We are currently seeking a Pega Lead System Architect to join our team in Irving, TX.

NTT DATA is currently seeking a Pega Lead System Architect to join our Pega Digital Practice in Iriving, TX. The ideal candidate candidate must have a strong technical and business analysis background, be hands-on, and come prepared and ready to lead Pega projects architecture steam, learn and explore new capabilities of Pega technology. Strong business acumen along with strong communication skills (both oral and written) is an absolute must. Certified Lead System Architects are expected to think independently, but also must value teamwork as they define first-rate software solutions in a collaborative setting.

Day-to-day Responsibilities:

• Lead and drive the architectural design and integration strategy for a Pega application implementation, in alignment with transformational initiatives.
• Formulate the overall data strategy for the business solution, based on the client’s business needs and enterprise strategy.
• Provide architectural guidance and act as the subject matter expert for integration strategy.
• Drive and instill best practices and concepts as a thought leader for Pega methodology.
• Maintain knowledge of current and emerging technologies / products / trends related to architectural solutions.
• Ensure alignment of solutions with business and IT goals / objectives.
• Identify and quantify scope and impact of Business requirements and changes on systems.
• Communicate solution options to business owners/stakeholders (e.g. architecture reviews).
• Incorporate software and system architecture (e.g. infrastructure, network) into conceptual designs for highly scalable and performing solutions.
• Ensure alignment with enterprise technology standards (e.g. solution patterns, application frameworks, technology roadmaps, capital plans).
• Provide strategic thinking, solutions and roadmaps while driving enterprise recommendations and ensuring adherence to established standards and practices including the development of standards and practices where they may not yet exist.
• Provide ownership for all requirement and solution definition artifacts throughout the project lifecycle including TOM and Traceability Matrices.
• Facilitate open communication and fact - based decision making.
• Review the work of others, providing guidance, mentoring and support both Development and Business Architect team.
• Develop innovative approaches to challenging and complex assignments.
• Anticipate customer needs and proactively develops solutions to meet them.
• Research, identify, and recommend industry best practices for solving business problems.
• Forecast and plans resource requirements.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and should motivate and lead other team members.

Education and Experience:

• 8+ years’ experience with architecting and developing integration solutions.
• 5+ years’ experience with Pega implementations
• LSA Certification is a must
• Ability to successfully run end-to-end delivery of Pega PRPC based solutions / projects from technical perspective.
• Experience with DevOps processes and familiar with Pega Deployment Manager
• Experience with RDA and RPA Pega solutions
• Deep knowledge of architectural fundamentals and integration principles
• Strong knowledge across a variety of skills, including but not limited to, J2EE, .Net, Oracle, DB2, and MS/SQL.
• Expertise in various software delivery methodologies (Agile/Waterfall).

Travel: Willingness to travel.

Education: Master / Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering or related field

Nice to Have:

• GDPR knowledge a plus
• Knowledge of Pega Capabilities
• Knowledge of Pega Express Methodology
• Knowledge of creating UML diagrams for business process modeling.
• Knowledge of requirement management tools like JIRA, DevOps
• Knowledge of Agile Methodologies
• Knowledge in industries Manufacturing, Life Sciences, Utilities

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About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a $30 billion trusted global innovator of business and technology services. We serve 75% of the Fortune Global 100 and are committed to helping clients innovate, optimize and transform for long term success. As a Global Top Employer, we have diverse experts in more than 50 countries and a robust partner ecosystem of established and start-up companies. Our services include business and technology consulting, data and artificial intelligence, industry solutions, as well as the development, implementation and management of applications, infrastructure and connectivity. We are one of the leading providers of digital and AI infrastructure in the world. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3.6 billion each year in R&D to help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. Visit us at us.nttdata.com

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