Principal Architecture Engineer (23920)

You are a highly technical hands on individual who is passionate about exploring and applying Pega technology to help solve business problems.

BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or similar field

BS Degree with at least 5 years of progressively responsible experience or Master’s Degree with at least 3 year of experience in building and implementing model-driven, enterprise-level business solutions.

Excellent time management and organization skills, with the capability to manage multiple competing priorities

Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate, partner and collaborate

Willingness to go the extra mile

Dedication to achieving outstanding customer results with a team-oriented drive and a demonstrated ability to lead by example

Aptitude to pick up new concepts and technology rapidly; ability to explain it to both business & IT stakeholders

Capacity to work in teams as well as alone

Capacity to lead technical team

Ability to match technology solutions to customer needs

You demonstrate a strong Growth Mindset—embracing curiosity, continuous learning, and adaptability in a fast‑changing technology environment. You are comfortable speaking about AI with confidence and conviction, and you view AI as an enabler to improve outcomes rather than a substitute for sound engineering principles.

You challenge assumptions, learn quickly from change, and apply critical thinking to validate outputs and make informed decisions. You bring a thoughtful, quality‑driven approach to your work and actively contribute to a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

CSSA Certification

You’ve built and implemented model-driven, enterprise-level business solutions and applications.

You’ve led end-to-end delivery of medium to large component of bigger solution.

You’ve been exposed to a variety of technologies including Application Servers, programming languages, relational and non-relational data bases and integration techniques.

You’ve demonstrated knowledge of and applicability of Object-Oriented techniques and principles.

You’ve delivered solutions in Agile and Scrum methodologies.

Gartner Analyst acclaimed technology leadership across our categories of products.

Continuous learning and development opportunities.

An innovative, inclusive, agile, flexible, and fun work environment.

Competitive global benefits program inclusive of pay and bonus incentive, employee equity in the company

An opportunity to work in an organization that actively invests in AI‑enabled learning, innovation, and responsible adoption across its engineering practices

AI in Action – Responsible Use of AI in Recruitment Pega embraces the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) to improve efficiency, consistency, and fairness across our business. We encourage thoughtful and ethical adoption of AI technologies that support people—not replace them. We may use AI‑enabled tools in our recruitment process. These tools are designed to assist us by providing insights and operational support.

All hiring decisions are made based on human review and judgment. You may have the right to request human review, provide additional information, or raise questions about how such tools are used.

Culture – At Pegasystems, we foster an environment where people feel valued and empowered to contribute their best. With global clients across industries and regions, we know our success depends on the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents of our people. Ours is a workplace where everyone can grow, collaborate, and deliver meaningful outcomes.

We encourage candidates from all backgrounds and experiences and focus on the core competencies and mindset needed to thrive in a role.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, Pegasystems will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran or disability status, or any other category protected by law.

This same mindset shapes how we work, encouraging curiosity, continuous learning, and smarter ways of working with AI. At Pegasystems, we believe the best ideas come from curious people who embrace change, learn continuously, and use AI to work smarter and move faster. Guided by our values, we bring a growth mindset to every challenge and create lasting impact together.

Export Compliance – For positions requiring access to technical data subject to export control regulations such as this, Pegasystems may need to obtain export license approval from the U.S. Government and EU Authorities for certain individuals.

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