Pega Principal System Architect

Role: Pega Principal System Architect

Locations: Birmingham

Level: 7 - Manager

Please Note: Any offer of employment is subject to satisfactory BPSS and SC security clearance which requires 5 years continuous UK address history, typically including no periods of 30 consecutive days or more spent outside of the UK.The above information relates to a specific client requirement 

Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. With our thought leadership and culture of innovation, we apply industry expertise, diverse skill sets and next-generation technology to each business challenge. 

We believe in inclusion and diversity and supporting the whole person. Our core values comprise of Stewardship, Best People, Client Value Creation, One Global Network, Respect for the Individual and Integrity. Year after year, Accenture is recognized worldwide not just for business performance but for inclusion and diversity too.  

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As a team: 

As a Principal System Architect (PSA), you will lead the end-to-end architectural design, development, and implementation of complex, enterprise-grade solutions on the Pega platform. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders to ensure that technical solutions align with business objectives, industry standards, and client expectations.Your deep expertise in Pega architecture, combined with strong leadership and communication skills, positions you as a trusted advisor on large-scale transformation programs. You will guide teams, influence strategic decision-making, and drive technical excellence across engagements.

As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to:

• Lead Pega Architectural Design & DeliveryArchitect, design, and oversee the implementation of scalable, high-performance Pega solutions that meet business and technical requirements.

• Establish Best Practices & FrameworksDefine and enforce Pega development standards, methodologies, guardrails, and reusable frameworks to drive consistency and technical excellence.

• Stakeholder CollaborationPartner with senior stakeholders and clients to define technical strategies, solution roadmaps, project scope, and architectural direction.

• Team Leadership & MentorshipGuide, mentor, and support teams of system architects and developers throughout the full solution lifecycle, ensuring quality, compliance, and best-practice implementation.

• Solution Reusability & OptimizationMaximize solution portability and maintainability by leveraging Pega best practices, reusable assets, and platform capabilities.

• Performance, Scalability & OptimizationLead performance tuning, scalability assessments, and system optimization initiatives to ensure robustness, efficiency, and production-grade stability.

• Technical Problem Solving & Risk ManagementProvide expert leadership during project decision points, including risk mitigation, scope refinement, and complex technical problem-solving.

• Innovation & Thought LeadershipStay current with Pega roadmap developments, ecosystem trends, and emerging technologies; apply this knowledge to enhance client solutions and delivery practices.

• Stakeholder Engagement & CommunicationFacilitate workshops, design sessions, and technical meetings; ensure clear communication of complex concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.