Senior Pega System Architect
Techstra Solutions
Senior Pega System Architect
Techstra Solutions
Consulting for digital transformation and automation
Role Overview
The Pega Certified Senior System Architect (CSSA) role adds hands-on technical design, configuration, and development, complex problem resolution, guidance and support for junior team members, code and documentation reviews, and use of modern principles, methodologies, and tools to advance financial operations and dispute management initiatives. Lead Pega CSSA with strong technical implementation skills, framework customization experience, and team collaboration.
Creates and leads the technical design, configuration, and implementation of Pega-based payment solutions, specifically leveraging Pega Smart Investigate for Payments (PSI). Proposes & designs software solutions to address complex banking operational needs. Prepares technical and procedural documentation required. Facilitates complex problem resolution within application data structures, integrations, and case workflows. Provides technical guidance and support to colleagues. Reviews coding, testing, and documentation of software. Applies modern principles, methodologies and tools to advance payment processing capabilities and system performance.
Customer Focused - Knowledgeable of the values and practices that align customer needs and satisfaction as primary considerations in all business decisions and able to leverage that information in creating customized banking solutions.
Managing Risk - Assessing and effectively managing all of the risks associated with their business objectives and activities to ensure they adhere to and support the companies Enterprise Risk Management Framework.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Troubleshooting - Subject Matter Depth and Breadth
Application Delivery Process - Extensive Experience
Application Design, Architecture - Subject Matter Depth and Breadth
Application Development Tools - Subject Matter Depth and Breadth
Application Testing - Extensive Experience
Packaged Application Integration - Subject Matter Depth and Breadth
Pega Certified Senior System Architect (CSSA) certification
Pega Smart Investigate for Payments (PSI) framework configuration and support
Constellation Experience
Object-Oriented Programming and Pega Guardrails
Data Pages, Activities, Flows, and Case Management design
API and Service Integration (REST/SOAP/MQ)
Process Improvement
Release Management
Software Solutions and Design
Application Development
Design and architecture familiarity/experience
Business and Team Management
Group Problem Solving
Customer Engagement and Solutions Oriented
Preferred Qualifications
Banking experience
Financial institution experience
Understanding regulatory and risk controls
Locations: Pittsburgh, PA
About Techstra Solutions
Techstra Solutions is a certified woman-owned (WBENC) management consulting firm specializing in strategy, technology, and implementation services for large organizations undergoing digital and talent transformation. Our experienced team partners with clients to co-create innovative solutions in applications, data, AI, and automation that accelerate measurable, sustainable change. From advisory consulting through technical execution, we are dedicated to driving world-class business solutions that fit your strategic requirements and deliver results. For more information: www.techstrasolutions.com
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Techstra Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. The Company makes its decisions on merit, and its policy of equal opportunity prohibits discrimination in all phases of the employment process, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, promotion, selection, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, compensation, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment. The policy of equal opportunity applies without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, disability that can reasonably be accommodated without undue hardship, military status, veteran status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, alienage or citizenship, domestic partnership status, arrest or conviction record, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other protected categories under federal, state, or local law. The Company also prohibits discrimination or harassment based upon the perception that a person has, or is associated with a person who has, any of these characteristics.
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Consulting for digital transformation and automation
Techstra Solutions is a certified woman-owned consulting firm that helps large organizations with digital and talent transformation through strategy, technology, and implementation support. It focuses on four areas: Automation (RPA/Intelligent Automation), Analytics (AI/ML and reporting), Application Modernization (Cloud, Mobility), and Agile-based solutions (DevOps). It differentiates itself by integrating technology with changes in culture and skills to drive sustainable, rapid adaptation across the organization. The goal is to enable clients to stay competitive by embedding new capabilities and enabling fast, continuous change.
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