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# Pega LSA (Lead System Architect)

- **Company:** LA International Computer Consultants
- **Location:** Telford, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Code Review, Databases, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Distributed Systems, Performance Tuning, Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP), Systems Architecture, Pega, Enterprise Software Applications, Containerization, Information Technology, Integration Frameworks, Apache Kafka, Pega Decisioning, Restful APIs, Microservices
- **Published:** August 29, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerboard.com/pt/en/find-jobs-in-United-Kingdom/-38CEF9530824FEE0CF/

## About the Role

* Ideally 10+ years of IT experience with at least 7+ years in Pega.
 * Pega Lead System Architect (CLSA/LSA) Certification.
 * Extensive experience with:
o Pega Infinity Platform
o Enterprise Application Architecture
o Case Management and Workflow Automation
o Pega Decisioning
o Pega Customer Service
o Integration Frameworks (REST, SOAP, MQ)
o Performance Tuning and Security
o DevOps and CI/CD Practices

 * Strong understanding of scalable and distributed systems architecture.
 * Experience leading large-scale digital transformation projects.
 * Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Preferred Skills

 * Experience within UK Public Sector, Banking, Financial Services, or Insurance domains.
 * Knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
 * Experience with Kafka, Microservices Architecture, and Containerization.

Certifications

 * Pega Certified Lead System Architect (CLSA/LSA)
 * Preferred: CSSA, CDH, CPDC Certifications

## Description

* Lead end-to-end architecture and design of enterprise Pega applications.
 * Define solution architecture, integration strategy, and technical roadmaps.
 * Provide technical leadership to Pega development teams.
 * Conduct architecture reviews, code reviews, and design governance.
 * Ensure applications comply with Pega guardrails and industry best practices.
 * Work closely with business stakeholders to understand strategic objectives and translate them into scalable technical solutions.
 * Design complex integrations with external systems using APIs, SOAP, REST, MQ, and database technologies.
 * Guide performance tuning, security implementation, and scalability planning.
 * Support project estimations, technical planning, and risk management.
 * Mentor CSSA/SSA developers and establish development standards.


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