Certified Pega Lead System Architect (CLSA) or equivalent experience as a Senior LSA.
Proven track record as the primary technical lead in Pega-based projects.
Expert understanding of Pega Blueprint and hands-on experience executing its deliverables.
Deep proficiency in Pega 8.x / Infinity platform, Case Management, and integration patterns.
Ability to manage cross-functional teams and balance speed-to-market with architectural integrity.
Responsibilities
Lead the technical architecture and delivery strategy for scalable and secure applications.
Collaborate with the Solution Designer to execute technical builds aligned with Pega Blueprint.
Mentor junior and mid-level System Architects, establishing coding standards and conducting peer reviews.
Design robust integrations with business and compliance teams, translating complex requirements into Pega solutions.
Identify and eliminate architectural bottlenecks and technical debt proactively.
Leverage Pega's AI features to enhance solution quality and streamline development workflows.
Maintain comprehensive architectural documentation and knowledge repositories.
Benefits
Hybrid work model (2-3 days in office) based in Toronto, ON.
Opportunity to mentor and lead a team of System Architects.
Engagement in cutting-edge Pega technology and AI features.
Collaboration with cross-functional teams in a dynamic environment.
Full Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Pega Lead System Architect (LSA) to serve as our primary "Solution Builder" for our Pega Factory implementation. In this role, you will be the core technical authority, partnering with business leaders to transform operational vision into high-performing, scalable, and resilient digital applications. You will take full ownership of the technical integrity of implementations, leveraging Pega's latest capabilities to accelerate delivery and ensure system maintainability across the complete Pega Blueprint lifecycle.
Reports to: Technology Partner, Capital Formation Transformation
Job Location: Hybrid (2-3 days in office) - based in Toronto, ON.
Key Accountabilities
Technical Ownership & Architecture: Lead end-to-end technical architecture and delivery strategy, ensuring applications are built for enterprise scalability, security, and performance while maximizing Pega out-of-the-box (OOTB) capabilities.
Blueprint Lifecycle Execution: Partner with the Solution Designer to execute technical builds aligned with Pega Blueprint, guiding the engineering squad through Authoring and Value Activation phases while upholding "Build for Change" principles.
Engineering Leadership & Mentorship: Mentor junior and mid-level System Architects, establish coding standards, conduct thorough peer reviews, and drive technical excellence across the Pega development environment.
System Integration & Scalability: Collaborate with business, compliance, and integration teams to design robust integrations (REST, SOAP, web services) and translate complex requirements into scalable Pega solutions.
Technical Optimization & Debt Remediation: Proactively identify, troubleshoot, and eliminate architectural bottlenecks, technical debt, and performance risks.
AI-Accelerated Delivery: Leverage Pega's integrated AI features to improve solution quality, accelerate build timelines, and streamline development workflows.
Knowledge Governance: Establish and maintain comprehensive architectural documentation and knowledge repositories to ensure critical technical details are systematically captured and shared.
Must Have(s)
Pega Certification & Expertise: Certified Pega Lead System Architect (CLSA) designation or equivalent proven experience operating as a Senior LSA.
Solution Leadership: Demonstrated track record serving as the primary technical lead in a Pega-based delivery model, translating complex requirements into elegant, high-performing code.
Pega Blueprint Mastery: Critical Requirement. Expert understanding and hands-on experience navigating, translating, and executing deliverables directly from Pega Blueprint.
Technical Depth: Deep proficiency in Pega 8.x / Infinity platform features, Case Management, enterprise Data Modeling, and modern integration patterns (REST, SOAP, microservices).
Cross-Functional Leadership: Proven ability to guide cross-functional squads, manage technical stakeholders, and articulate trade-offs between speed-to-market and architectural robustness.
Nice to Have(s)
Industry experience within financial services, capital markets, or the trust industry.
Experience leading Agile/Scrum delivery teams within large enterprise ecosystems.
Proficiency with modern DevOps practices, deployment pipelines, and CI/CD workflows within a Pega ecosystem.
Salary Range: 160K/year - 180K/year CAD. Please note that the salary range included is a guideline only. The salary offered may vary based on factors, including, but not limited to, the successful candidate's relevant knowledge, skills, and experience.
The recruiting efforts for this role are intended to fill a vacant position.
