Pega Lead System Architect

For one off our clients, we are looking for: Pega Lead System Architect

Start date: ASAP

Location: Mechelen

Remote politic: 2 days on-site mandatory

Languages: English (C2), Dutch: nice to have

Contract Type: Freelance

Mission of the Role:

As a Pega Lead System Architect (LSA), you are a cornerstone in driving technical leadership and innovation within the Pega domain. You translate complex business challenges and requirements into scalable and efficient technical solutions. Acting as a thought leader, you drive innovation, provide technical leadership across multiple squads, and shape the organization’s digital transformation roadmap.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership: Guide one or more squads while challenging business stakeholders to align strategic objectives with the best technical solutions.
• Define technology standards: Establish and maintain industry-standard best practices for code quality, technical debt reduction, and translate these into the Pega technology roadmap.
• Support software delivery: Provide guidance on technical designs, support the refinement of high-level architectures, and coach the Pega developer community.
• Promote reuse and quality: Advocate and implement best practices for reusability and quality standards within the Pega platform.
• Maintain deep technical expertise: Stay up to date with Pega advancements, continuously expand your knowledge, and actively share it with teams.
• Define application architecture: Collaborate with enterprise architects to design and implement application architectures for new solutions within the Pega ecosystem.

Requirements and Competencies

Knowledge & Skills

• Thorough understanding of the organization’s mission, goals, and ways of working, particularly in leveraging the Pega platform for digital transformation.
• Strong network within the Pega community and awareness of the latest platform capabilities and trends.
• Expertise in delivering scalable Pega solutions and optimizing software development processes in an enterprise environment.
• Deep knowledge of the Pega platform, including frameworks such as Case Management, Decisioning, and Integration capabilities.
• Broad understanding of related technologies to support a holistic view of the enterprise architecture.
• Problem-Solving Skills
• Assess scope and risks during technical delivery while addressing complex technical challenges.
• Define and implement best practices for solution design, code quality, and platform implementation.
• Maximize the value of the Pega platform by driving innovation and aligning its capabilities with business objectives.
• Impact on the Organization
• Deliver measurable value by driving cost reductions, revenue generation, and operational efficiency through optimal platform use.
• Shape the digital transformation roadmap to support the organization’s evolution as a Pega-driven enterprise.
• Decisions have a long-term impact on the quality and speed of customer-facing applications and services.

Interpersonal Skills

• Strong networking capabilities within and beyond the organization, particularly in the Pega ecosystem.
• Ability to translate complex Pega designs and concepts into business-relevant language for stakeholders.
• Drive discussions on technology decisions with senior management, aligning business and technical strategies.
• Cultural Fit & Critical Competencies

Core Values

• We set thing in motion
• We work better together
• Our passion is contagious
• We say what’s what
• We are close

Key Competencies

• Learning Agility: Quickly adopt new knowledge and apply it effectively.
• Resilience: Thrive under pressure and adapt to change.
• Can-Do Attitude: Approach challenges with a solution-oriented mindset.
• What is Needed to Succeed

Minimum Requirements

• Excellent communication skills in English.
• At least 8 years of experience in software development, with 3+ years in a senior or technical leadership role.
• Proven expertise in the Pega platform, including Pega Lead System Architect certification (LSA).
• Strong analytical and design-thinking skills, with a track record of delivering complex Pega solutions.
• Solid understanding of Pega architecture, design principles, and integration patterns.

Nice to Have

• Additional certifications in Pega frameworks and related technologies.
• Experience in driving digital transformation initiatives within large enterprises.
• Familiarity with Agile and DevOps methodologies as applied to the Pega ecosystem.