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Pega Developer

Charlotte, NC · On-site

$55 - $72/hr

Client is seeking a hands-on Pega Lead Developer with strong expertise in Pega Case Management and system integrations. * This role combines technical leadership with active development ...

Pega Developer Location: Washington, DC (onsite 5 days per week) Clearance Required: Active Top ... Certified Lead System Architect (CLSA) * Experience with enterprise application integration and ...

Pega Developer

Arlington, VA · On-site

$64.75 - $84.75/hr

We are seeking a highly skilled Pega Developer to lead the development and modernization of the Grants Management application. This role requires a deep technical understanding of the Pega 24.1 (or ...

Pega Developer

Plano, TX · On-site

$56 - $60/hr

PEGA Developer Job Location: Plano, TX(​Need within 45 miles) Job Duration: 12+ Months Experience ... Preferred working experience as Pega LSA (Lead Solutions Architect Cert) * Experience with Pega ...

Pega Developer

Arlington, VA

$64.75 - $84.75/hr

We are seeking a highly skilled Pega Developer to lead the development and modernization of the Grants Management application. This role requires a deep technical understanding of the Pega 24.1 (or ...

Pega Developer

Charlotte, NC · On-site

$55 - $72/hr

This App Dev lead role, a Pega Software Engineer, will own design, development, delivery and warrant support of all features on the Agile Scrum team * Partner with Dev Ops/CTO on environment ...

Senior Pega developer

Dallas, TX · On-site

$55.75 - $73/hr

Senior Pega developer Location: Dallas, TX (Day one onsite, 3 days in a week onsite) Duration ... Pega Lead system architect certification(preferable) or Senior system architect certification ...

Pega Developer / Architect

Pleasanton, CA · On-site

$62.50 - $82/hr

... • Lead technical discussions and mentor Pega development teams. • Support CI/CD pipelines and DevOps processes. • Participate in application migration and modernization activities.

Technology Lead- Pega

Plano, TX

$53.75 - $70.50/hr

Technology Lead - Pega Duration: Full Time / Permanent Location: Plano,TX Qualifications Basic ... oriented programming language Experience in defining new architectures and ability to drive an ...

Pega Developer

Saint Louis, MO · On-site

$54.75 - $71.75/hr

Pega Developers Location : St. Louis, Missouri Duration : 6 months+ contract Responsible for the ... Lead day to day system development and maintenance activities of the team. Education: Bachelor ...

Reach me Position 4: 32961 - IT Pega Developer - Senior Location: St.Louis, MO Duration: 7 Month ... lead and project manager on project progress and outstanding issues QUALIFICATIONS CSSA ...

Pega Developer

Jacksonville, FL

$52 - $68.25/hr

Client is looking for a Pega 7 Certified developer to implement, architect and designing solutions ... Lead design sessions towards the successful implementation of more complex requirements; define the ...

Pega Developer

Jacksonville, FL · On-site

$52 - $68.25/hr

Client is looking for a Pega 7 Certified developer to implement, architect and designing solutions ... Lead design sessions towards the successful implementation of more complex requirements; define the ...

Pega Developer

Addison, TX · On-site

$54.50 - $71.50/hr

... Pega Technical Senior/Lead developer position is responsible for PEGA Production support team and ... Actively participate in the requirements, design and construction phases; to lead to successful ...

Senior Pega Developer

Richmond, VA · On-site

$96K - $145K/yr

POSITION TITLE Senior Pega Developer *This role is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship ... Partner with the Lead System Architect to determine solution design and produce required technical ...

IT Pega Developer

Bridgeton, MO · On-site

$55 - $60/hr

Reach me Position 4: 32961 - IT Pega Developer - Senior Location: St.Louis, MO Duration: 7 Month ... lead and project manager on project progress and outstanding issues QUALIFICATIONS • CSSA ...

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As of Jul 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for lead pega developer in the United States is $62.61, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $54.09 and $70.91 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To excel as a Lead Pega Developer, you need in-depth knowledge of Pega platform architecture, BPM concepts, and hands-on experience with Pega PRPC, usually supported by a Pega Certified Lead System Architect (CLSA) certification. Familiarity with technical tools like Pega Designer Studio, integration protocols (SOAP/REST), and agile project management systems is typical. Strong leadership, analytical thinking, and effective communication are crucial soft skills for leading teams and collaborating with stakeholders. These skills enable the successful delivery of complex Pega solutions that meet business requirements while guiding and mentoring development teams.

What is the difference between Lead Pega Developer vs Pega Developer?

AspectLead Pega DeveloperPega Developer
CertificationsPega Certified System Architect (CSA), Pega Certified Lead System Architect (CLSA)Pega CSA (entry to mid-level)
Work EnvironmentLeads development teams, manages project deliveryDevelops and implements Pega applications
ResponsibilitiesDesigns solutions, mentors team, oversees projectsBuilds Pega applications, coding, testing

The main difference is that Lead Pega Developers oversee projects and lead teams, while Pega Developers focus on building and coding Pega applications. Lead Pega Developers typically have more experience, certifications, and leadership responsibilities, whereas Pega Developers are more involved in hands-on development tasks.

What is a Lead Pega Developer?

A Lead Pega Developer is an experienced software professional who designs, develops, and manages applications on the Pega platform, often leading a team of developers. They are responsible for overseeing the technical aspects of Pega projects, ensuring best practices, and providing guidance on architecture and implementation. Their role involves collaborating with business analysts, stakeholders, and other IT teams to deliver scalable and efficient business process management solutions. Additionally, they mentor junior developers and ensure that solutions align with organizational needs.

What are the typical challenges a Lead Pega Developer faces when managing multiple project stakeholders?

As a Lead Pega Developer, one common challenge is balancing the diverse priorities and requirements of multiple stakeholders, such as business analysts, project managers, and end-users. This often involves translating business needs into technical solutions while ensuring that timelines and quality standards are met. Successful Lead Pega Developers excel at clear communication, expectation management, and proactive problem-solving to keep projects on track and foster collaboration among cross-functional teams.
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Pega Developer

Themesoft, Inc.

Charlotte, NC • On-site

$55 - $72/hr

Full-time

Posted 3 days ago


Job description

Overview:
2 rounds of Interviews; 30 mins virtual followed by an in person interview.
It will be est hours of operation.
Hands on developer
Scenario based questions in the interview
Coding based questions
Thorough hands on exp
Agile, Scrum
Cloud exp
Pega 24/25 versions
Case management - will be a prime focus
Integration - heavy in diff types of integration, SOAP, REST, Kafka, MQ
Pega Developer
Charlotte NC
Contract
Hybrid
6+ Months
Job Description:
Job Summary:
  • Client is seeking a hands-on Pega Lead Developer with strong expertise in Pega Case Management and system integrations.
  • This role combines technical leadership with active development responsibilities.
  • The ideal candidate will design and build high-quality Pega solutions while helping team members, enforcing best practices, and partnering closely with architects, product owners, and integration teams.

Key Responsibilities:
Technical Leadership and Delivery:
  • Lead the design, development, and implementation of Pega applications, with a strong emphasis on case management and workflow orchestration
  • Actively contribute to development (rules, flows, integrations, UI, decisioning) as a hands-on lead, not just oversight
  • Translate business requirements into scalable, maintainable Pega designs
  • Ensure solutions align with Pega Guardrails, performance standards, and enterprise architecture guidelines

Case Management Expertise:
  • Design and implement end-to-end case lifecycles, including stages, steps, SLAs, approvals, and escalations
  • Leverage case types, subcases, spin-offs, and wait shapes effectively
  • Optimize user experience for case workers using Pega UX (sections, views, dashboards)

System Integration:
  • Collaborate with downstream and upstream system teams to define interface contracts
  • Troubleshoot and resolve integration and performance issues

Design and implement integrations using:
  • REST and SOAP services
  • Connectors and Services
  • Pega Integration Patterns (Sync/Async, Queue Processors, etc.)

Mentorship and Team Enablement
  • Mentor and support junior and mid-level developers through code reviews, hands-on guidance
  • Set coding standards and reusable assets to improve team efficiency

Quality, Performance and Operations
  • Participate in code reviews, performance tuning, and defect resolution
  • Support deployment activities and production troubleshooting when needed
  • Ensure compliance with security, audit, and operational standards

Required Qualifications:
  • 5 plus years of Pega platform experience, with significant hands-on development
  • Strong expertise in Pega Case Management
  • Proven experience with Pega system integrations (REST/SOAP, services, connectors)
  • Experience leading or mentoring development teams
  • Pega certifications such as CSSA and/or CLSA

Solid understanding of:
  • Pega rules engine
  • Flow rules, decision tables, data pages
  • Performance tuning and troubleshooting

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with Pega Infinity (latest versions preferred)
  • Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices for Pega
  • Knowledge of cloud
  • Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments

Client Is Looking For:
  • A hands-on leader who codes daily and leads by example
  • Strong communicator who can work across technical and non-technical teams
  • Problem-solver with a passion for building high-quality, scalable solutions

Top Skills:
  • 8 plus years IT experience
  • 5 plus years of hands on Pega engineering experience
  • Complex case management (Jira/Confluence a plus)
  • System integration (Rest API)

Nice to Have:
  • CSSA certified
  • Cloud migration experience nice to have, any cloud

In this contingent resource assignment, candidates may:
  • Consult on complex initiatives with broad impact and large-scale planning for Software Engineering.
  • Review and analyze complex multi-faceted, larger scale or longer-term Software Engineering challenges that require in-depth evaluation of multiple factors including intangibles or unprecedented factors.
  • Contribute to the resolution of complex and multi-faceted situations requiring solid understanding of the function, policies, procedures, and compliance requirements that meet deliverables.
  • Strategically collaborate and consult with client personnel.

Required Qualifications:
  • 5 plus years of Software Engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work or consulting experience, training, military experience, education.

Additional:
  • Have a product where they build and maintain multiple internal projects in TCOO, there are 14 apps being supported.
  • This candidate may be assigned to multiple different apps, usually not more than 2 at a time.
  • Will use Pega for workflow automation.
  • Looking for Lead level experience capable of hands on coding with Pega.
  • Team should be able to go to this person for guidance, code review, advice.
  • Are in the middle of the cloud migration, someone with cloud migration experience would be a plus.
  • Have seen a lot of coordinators who haven't been hands on coders.
  • Are not looking for a middleman, need to be able to do the coding work, not people who have managed the team.
  • Finance experience isn't a strong consideration, should be from an enterprise level organization.

Regards,
Manikandan Ravi (Mani)
Account Manager
Work: 972-474-8787 Ext: 424 |Dir: 972-214-2415 | Mani.r@themesoft.com| Themesoft Inc |
Skills:
Agile,Scrum,Case Management Services,Integration Development