Must-Have Requirements: • Experience: At least 10 years of experience working with Pega. • Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential. • Certification: Certified as a Lead System Architect (CLSA) in Pega version 7.x or 8.x, with at least 2 years of hands-on experience in the role. • Technical Expertise: Proven experience in designing and implementing solutions using the latest Pega versions, including 8.x and/or Infinity. o Knowledge of advanced or latest concepts such as Low Code No Code, Constellation, Process Fabric, Containerization, Externalization, App Studio, Gen AI, Knowledge Buddy etc, • Core Knowledge: Deep understanding of key Pega capabilities such as case management, data management, integrations, security, and system administration. o REST – Connectors and Services o OAuth, RBAC, ABAC o High level overview of Nodes, Clusters, Node classification etc • Performance and Optimization: Advanced skills in performance tuning, application monitoring, and database management. • User Interface Expertise: Strong knowledge of Pega’s UI architectures and the ability to advise on the best fit for different business needs. • Mentorship: Experienced in mentoring and coaching junior architects and developers, with a focus on best practices, design patterns, and Pega methodologies. • Collaboration: Works closely with business stakeholders, business analysts, and product owners to understand needs, manage expectations, and ensure solutions align with business goals. • Process and Problem-Solving Skills: Skilled in Agile and DevOps practices, with strengths in problem-solving, change management, and adaptability. Nice-To Have Requirements: • Industry Experience: Practical experience with one or more Pega industry frameworks. o Customer Service / Smart Investigate / Smart Disputes / Sales Automation etc. • UI/UX Knowledge: Familiar with front-end technologies like React, Angular, Vue with strong foundation of HTML 5 / Node JS. • Cloud Expertise: Hands-on experience with cloud technologies, and relevant certifications are a plus. • Versatile Skills: Background in pre-sales, infrastructure management, or other programming languages is highly valuable. • Client Interaction: Comfortable and experienced in client-facing roles. • Center of Excellence (CoE) Setup: Experienced in setting up and governing Centers of Excellence (CoEs).