Senior Pega Developer

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Pega Developer (Certified Senior System Architect - CSSA) to support delivery across critical work packages within a large-scale public sector transformation programme. The ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in Pega application development, workflow design, defect resolution, and technical debt remediation within complex multi-vendor environments.

The successful candidate will establish a strong understanding of the existing application landscape before contributing to development activities, ensuring high-quality, guardrail-compliant solutions while supporting knowledge transfer and continuous improvement objectives.

Key Responsibilities

  • Shadow the existing platform and delivery workstreams to gain comprehensive understanding of the Pega estate, business rules, and application architecture.
  • Support WP2 architecture activities and contribute to technical debt assessment and prioritization.
  • Execute WP6 fix-forward development sprints against approved and groomed backlogs.
  • Develop, test, and promote Pega solutions through controlled release processes.
  • Resolve defects and production issues within inherited and multi-vendor application environments.
  • Ensure all developments comply with Pega guardrails, coding standards, and platform best practices.
  • Participate in sprint planning, peer reviews, and acceptance activities.
  • Collaborate closely with Serco, Akkodis, and client engineering teams to deliver effective knowledge transfer during sprint execution.
  • sprint-level acceptance evidence and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Required Skills & Experience

  • 11+ years of software development experience.
  • 9+ years of hands-on Pega development experience.
  • Pega Certified Senior System Architect (CSSA).
  • Strong experience in:
  • Pega Application Configuration
  • Case Management & Workflow Design
  • Defect Resolution in Existing Pega Estates
  • Pega Integrations & Services Development
  • Guardrail-Compliant Development
  • Unit Testing & Peer Reviews
  • Technical Debt Remediation
  • Agile Delivery Methodologies
  • Experience working across large-scale, multi-vendor delivery environments.
  • Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and stakeholder collaboration skills.
  • Experience within UK Public Sector environments is highly desirable.

Technical Expertise

  • Pega Platform Development
  • Case Lifecycle & Workflow Configuration
  • Pega Integration Services & APIs
  • Rule Management & Application Design
  • Application Modernization & Defect Resolution
  • Technical Debt Assessment & Remediation
  • Agile/Scrum Delivery
  • Test-Driven Development & Quality Assurance
  • Knowledge Transfer & Collaborative Delivery

Certifications

  • Pega Certified Senior System Architect (CSSA) - Pegasystems
  • Pega Certified System Architect (CSA) - Pegasystems

Job Details

Company
Qualient Technology Solutions UK Limited
Location
United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contract
Salary
GBP Annual
Posted