Senior Pega Developer

Job Summary

Synechron is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Pega Developer to join our technology team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining Pega applications that support our business operations. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, efficient, and high-quality solutions, adhering to best practices and industry standards. Your expertise will help streamline processes, improve user experience, and ensure the robustness of our platform.

Software Requirements

Required Skills:

• Pega Platform Development (core case types, integrations including REST APIs, file listeners, error handling, decision tables, collections)
• Java — hands-on experience or solid understanding to support Pega development
• Knowledge of software development life cycle (SDLC) practices
• Experience working within Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban)
• Version control (Git, SVN) or similar tools

Preferred Skills:

• Other development tools related to Pega (assignment flows, rule management)
• Automation tools such as Jenkins for deployment
• Familiarity with cloud environments for deployment (Azure, AWS)

Overall Responsibilities

• Collaborate with business analysts, testers, and cross-functional teams to gather and understand technical requirements
• Design, develop, and implement Pega applications and features based on business needs
• Create and maintain detailed technical documentation, including specifications, design documents, and deployment procedures
• Conduct code reviews to ensure adherence to best practices, code quality, and maintainability
• Support troubleshooting, bug fixing, and optimization of Pega applications
• Assist in deploying applications using continuous integration tools like Jenkins
• Stay updated on Pega platform updates, new features, and industry best practices
• Provide technical support for production issues and participate in resolution activities

Technical Skills (By Category)

Programming Languages (Essential):

• Pega Rule Process Commander (PRPC) rule development, rule scripting
• Java (preferred for integrations and customizations)

Data Management & Integrations:

• Experience with Pega case types, process flows, integrations with REST APIs, file listeners, and error handling mechanisms

Cloud Technologies:

• Basic understanding of cloud deployment environments (preferred)

Frameworks & Libraries:

• Pega Case Types and Decisioning rules, Collections, Data pages, and complex flow design

Development Tools & Methodologies:

• Agile/Scrum development practices
• Version control systems such as Git or SVN
• CI/CD pipelines, especially Jenkins for deployment and configuration management

Security Protocols (if applicable):

• Basic knowledge of security standards in application deployment and data handling

Experience Requirements

• Minimum of 6+ years of experience in software development, with substantial hands-on Pega platform development experience
• Proven expertise in designing and developing Pega case types, integrations (REST APIs, file listeners), error handling, decision tables, and collections
• Prior experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
• Experience with Java development and deploying applications via Jenkins
• Experience working with cross-functional teams, participating in code reviews, and documentation

Day-to-Day Activities

• Attend daily stand-ups and sprint planning sessions
• Collaborate with business and technical teams to understand requirements and design solutions
• Develop, test, and deploy new features within Pega platform
• Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to best practices and technical standards
• Troubleshoot and resolve application issues, bottlenecks, and errors
• Create and update technical documentation, including specifications and deployment procedures
• Participate in continuous learning to stay current with Pega platform updates and best practices
• Provide ongoing technical support and guidance to team members

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
• Pega Certified System Architect (CSA) or Pega Certified Senior System Architect (CSSA) certifications are preferred
• Proven hands-on experience in Pega development, especially in case types, integrations, and decisioning
• Good understanding of SDLC and Agile methodologies

Professional Competencies

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills for troubleshooting complex issues
• Effective communication skills to articulate technical concepts clearly
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment and maintain open communication channels
• Adaptability and eagerness to learn new technologies and platform features
• Attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality solutions
• Time management skills to handle multiple priorities and meet deadlines

S​YNECHRON’S DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT
 

Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture, and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative ‘Same Difference’ is committed to fostering an inclusive culture – promoting equality, diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger, successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds, race, ethnicities, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientations, or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements, mentoring, internal mobility, learning and development programs, and more.

All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to the applicant’s gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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