Job description

About the Role As a Pega Lead Developer, you will make an impact by designing, developing, and optimizing scalable Pega applications and cloud-enabled integration solutions that support cards and payments operations within a financial services environment. You will be a valued member of the Pega delivery team and work collaboratively with business analysts, product owners, architects, infrastructure teams, and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver secure, high-quality digital process automation solutions. In This Role, You Will • Lead the design and implementation of Pega applications that support digital workflows, process automation, and cards and payments business operations. • Develop and optimize Pega data models, integrations, and reusable components to support scalable and maintainable enterprise solutions. • Collaborate with business stakeholders to translate functional requirements into technical designs and application features. • Guide team members in resolving technical challenges while promoting Pega development best practices, quality standards, and consistent delivery approaches. • Monitor, troubleshoot, and enhance production applications through performance tuning, root cause analysis, testing, and continuous improvement initiatives. Work Model We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role's business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring 3 days per week at the client site in Vienna, VA. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs. The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you're engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations. What You Need to Have to Be Considered • 6-9 years of hands-on experience as a Pega Developer, including case management, rules configuration, UI development, and process automation. • Strong expertise in Pega data management, integrations, connectors, services, and enterprise integration patterns. • Experience developing, deploying, and supporting Pega applications in cloud environments. • Experience working within financial services, preferably supporting cards and payments business processes. • Strong knowledge of SDLC, Agile methodologies, testing, troubleshooting, and performance tuning. These Will Help You Stand Out • Experience with transaction processing, dispute management, and customer servicing workflows in cards and payments environments. • Experience designing reusable Pega frameworks and enterprise-scale application architectures. • Experience supporting production environments and conducting root cause analysis for complex incidents. • Strong understanding of regulatory, security, and compliance requirements within financial services organizations. • Experience working with AWS, Azure, or GCP cloud platforms. Certifications • Pega Certified Lead System Architect or Pega Certified Senior System Architect preferred is a plus. We're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don't hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role. Salary and Other Compensation The annual salary for this position is between $102,000 - $116,000 depending on experience and qualifications. This position is also eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to plan terms. Benefits • Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance • Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off • 401(k) plan with contributions • Long-term/Short-term Disability • Employee Stock Purchase Plan Additional employment information Compensation information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law. Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview. Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Applicants for US based positions must be currently authorized to work for any employer in the United States. The company is unable to provide employment-based immigration sponsorship for US based positions. If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email CareersNA2@cognizant.com for roles based in the Americas or CareersIndia2@cognizant.com for roles based in India. About Cognizant: Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, bridging the gap between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, drive tangible outcomes and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at cognizant.ai or @cognizant.

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In This Role, You Will
Lead the design and implementation of Pega applications that support digital workflows, process automation, and cards and payments business operations.
Develop and optimize Pega data models, integrations, and reusable components to support scalable and maintainable enterprise solutions.
Collaborate with business stakeholders to translate functional requirements into technical designs and application features.
Guide team members in resolving technical challenges while promoting Pega development best practices, quality standards, and consistent delivery approaches.
Monitor, troubleshoot, and enhance production applications through performance tuning, root cause analysis, testing, and continuous improvement initiatives.
What You Need to Have to Be Considered
6-9 years of hands-on experience as a Pega Developer, including case management, rules configuration, UI development, and process automation.
Strong expertise in Pega data management, integrations, connectors, services, and enterprise integration patterns.
Experience developing, deploying, and supporting Pega applications in cloud environments.
Experience working within financial services, preferably supporting cards and payments business processes.
Strong knowledge of SDLC, Agile methodologies, testing, troubleshooting, and performance tuning.
These Will Help You Stand Out
Experience with transaction processing, dispute management, and customer servicing workflows in cards and payments environments.
Experience designing reusable Pega frameworks and enterprise-scale application architectures.
Experience supporting production environments and conducting root cause analysis for complex incidents.
Strong understanding of regulatory, security, and compliance requirements within financial services organizations.
Experience working with AWS, Azure, or GCP cloud platforms.
Certifications
Salary and Other Compensation
The annual salary for this position is between $102,000 - $116,000 depending on experience and qualifications.

Nice-to-haves

Pega Certified Lead System Architect or Pega Certified Senior System Architect preferred is a plus.

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401(K)

Paid Time Off