Pega Architect

Pega Architect (10+ Years)

Overview

Lead a comprehensive assessment and modernization plan for the existing iGPS platform implemented on PEGA, then design and implement PEGA BPM/Case Management, decisioning, integrations, reporting, and upgrade activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess the current PEGA (iGPS) environment: BPM rules, case types, data models, decision tables, UI configuration, and integration touchpoints.
• Identify and document technical debt (e.g., manual ingestion, poor integrations, high operational overhead, audit readiness gaps).
• Perform a fit-gap analysis against target GPMS functional requirements, recommending upgrade vs. re-platforming.
• Design and implement PEGA BPM/Case Management enhancements:
  • workflow automation, rule-based routing
  • stage/status management
  • SLA-driven case resolution
• Build/configure PEGA Decisioning Engine rules for:
  • threshold-driven approval routing
  • payment eligibility checks
  • proforma QC validation
  • auto-flagging non-compliant records
• Develop PEGA Integration Services using REST/SOAP to connect with:
  • CTMS, EDC, Workday ERP, MuleSoft middleware, and OBIEE reporting layer
• Configure RBAC (Role-Based Access Controls) across finance, operations, IT, and vendor management.
• Implement immutable audit logging and automated retention aligned with SOX, GDPR, HIPAA.
• Plan and support PEGA platform upgrades (version assessment, compatibility checks, rule migration, regression strategy).
• Create a data migration plan from legacy iGPS (extraction, transformation, validation, and cutover).
• Configure dashboards and reporting for real-time payment status, KPI tracking, and audit-ready outputs.

Required Experience & Profile

• PEGA Certified System Architect (CSA) (mandatory)
• PEGA Certified Senior System Architect (CSSA) (strongly preferred)
• 7–12 years total IT experience with 5+ years in PEGA platform development and architecture.
• Hands-on expertise in PEGA BPM, Case Management, Decisioning, Integration Services (REST/SOAP), and UI/UX configuration.
• Experience assessing/modernizing/upgrading legacy PEGA systems in complex enterprise environments.
• Domain experience in life sciences / CRO / pharma / clinical trial operations, especially financial operations and investigator/site grant payments (highly desirable).

Nice-to-Haves / Additional Background

• Certifications in MuleSoft, Workday integrations, or Salesforce.
• Experience integrating PEGA with ERP systems (Workday preferred), CTMS, EDC, and middleware (MuleSoft).
• Experience with multi-currency, multi-country global payment platforms and regulatory compliance (SOX/GDPR/HIPAA).
• Exposure to Salesforce ecosystem (e.g., Cloudbyz) for comparison/dual-path evaluation.
• Cloud exposure (AWS or Azure preferred).

Location / Work Style

• Remote / Hybrid (as applicable)
• Listed location: United States