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# Senior Pega Developer / Pega Lead Engineer

- **Company:** Accenture
- **Location:** United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** XML Schema, Agile Methodology, Software Quality, DevOps, Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP), Systems Architecture, UML, Extensible Markup Language (XML), XPath, XQuery, Extensible Stylesheet Language Transformations (XSLT), Pega, SOAPAPI, Low-code, Apache Kafka, Restful APIs
- **Published:** August 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://arc.dev/remote-jobs/j/redirect/pfe17kaw4b

## About the Role

* 5+ years of professional experience in Pega development or low-code enterprise platforms
 * Pega Certified Senior System Architect (CSSA) is required; Lead System Architect (LSA) certification is highly valued
 * Experience with Constellation-based development and enterprise modular reuse patterns is a strong advantage
 * Hands-on expertise with Kafka, REST API integrations, and SOAP
 * Proficient in data modeling, XML (XSD, XSLT, XQuery, XPath), and UML
 * Solid knowledge of BPM concepts, agile delivery, and DevOps practices
 * Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
 * Bachelor's or Master's degree in IT, business, or a related field
 * English proficiency (B2-C1); German language is an advantage
 * A technically driven professional who takes ownership, mentors others, and ensures delivery quality at scale

## Description

* Lead the design and implementation of advanced Pega workflows and system components
 * Evaluate and refine existing system architecture, ensuring maintainability and performance
 * Identify and resolve technical gaps, undocumented logic, and system bottlenecks
 * Drive code quality and standards, overseeing development practices and reviews
 * Collaborate closely with product owners, architects, and cross-functional teams to align business and technical goals
 * Integrate with enterprise services through Kafka, REST, and SOAP APIs
 * Mentor junior developers, promote best practices, and support knowledge transfer across teams
 * Actively contribute to agile processes and continuous improvement initiatives


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