Pega Lead Solution Architect

The architect provides end-to-end design solutions for enterprise applications. Utilizing a Business Architect's functional design, the Architect develops the technical design, constructs the enterprise-class structure, and assesses infrastructure requirements including data architecture definitions and data management plans. Leading technical teams, providing guidance and advice, enabling team members, and transferring knowledge to customers are key responsibilities. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in designing and architecting enterprise solutions, driving design, development, and delivery for the team. They should possess excellent analytical skills to comprehend complex software systems and provide cost-efficient technical designs and solutions to the business. Proficiency in Pega (preferably LSA or Sr. SSA) is essential, along with a strong foundation of developer-level general IT knowledge encompassing Oracle DBs/SQL, Unix, integration protocols, and J2EE. Technical proficiency in project planning, estimation, dependencies, risk mitigation, gap analysis, and consulting is required. The candidate should also be capable of handling stakeholders, driving changes and process improvements for technology, promoting reusability, and best practices across the enterprise. Additionally, they should assist the team in their technical enablement and growth. Key accountabilities and decision ownership include analyzing and creating technical designs based on Pega PRPC, collaborating with offshore and onshore designers and developers, resolving technical issues, mitigating technical risks, and conducting Pega performance analysis and tuning. Core competencies, knowledge, and experience entail acting as a responsible LSA on multiple projects, possessing 8+ years of relevant experience, having a working knowledge of Pega version 7.x and 8.x, Pega constellation, as well as developer-level general IT knowledge. Effective communication skills, particularly in an onsite/offshore setup, along with excellent analytical skills are vital. The candidate must hold a degree or higher degree in software engineering or a related technical discipline and be a PEGA Certified System Architect. Key performance indicators include delivering high-quality Pega designs in a timely manner, demonstrating credible and reliable technical expertise and leadership, and exhibiting good professional communication skills and collaborative teamwork. Candidates who are readily available or able to relocate to Pune are preferred for this role.,