Pega Lead System Architect - 70854081

About the Position

Pega Lead System Architect - 70854081

Date published: Oct 07 2026

Location: Baltimore / United States

Job category: Technology & Engineering

Work model: Hybrid

About the Role

As a Pega Lead System Architect, you will make an impact by architecting and optimizing enterprise-grade Pega platforms for process analysis and advanced reporting, ensuring scalable and maintainable solutions that support payer domain operations. You will be a valued member of the Pega Architecture and Delivery team and work collaboratively with clients, business stakeholders, healthcare domain experts, developers, and cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality digital process automation solutions that improve operational efficiency across global markets.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture, analysis, design, and delivery of Pega PRPC and related workflow applications while ensuring scalability, maintainability, and alignment with business objectives.
• Interact with clients and business stakeholders to understand business and functional requirements and provide technical and architectural solutions.
• Lead a team of Pega professionals and oversee the delivery of interfaces, integrations, and workflow solutions supporting healthcare operations.
• Create Pega architecture diagrams, technical documentation, and solution artifacts for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Monitor interfaces and 834 files to ensure data accuracy, operational effectiveness, and successful integration with legacy healthcare systems.

Requirements

• 10-15 years of experience in analysis, system design, development, and troubleshooting of enterprise applications.
• Strong expertise in Pega Business Rules, Pega PRPC, related workflow applications, and Pega support models.
• Experience leading architecture, design, and delivery of Pega solutions integrated with legacy healthcare systems.
• Strong knowledge of SQL and Oracle databases.
• Healthcare domain experience, preferably within payer environments.

Nice to Have

• Pega certifications.
• Experience with process analysis, advanced reporting, and digital process automation initiatives.
• Experience leading teams of Pega professionals and managing complex enterprise implementations.
• Experience creating architecture diagrams, technical documentation, and solution presentations for diverse audiences.
• Experience supporting interfaces, integrations, and 834 file processing.

We Offer

• Compensation: The annual salary for this position is between $129,500 - $152,000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
• Benefits:
  • Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
  • Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
  • 401(k) plan and contributions
  • Long-term/Short-term Disability
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan

About the Company

Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, bridging the gap between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process, and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, drive tangible outcomes, and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at cognizant.ai or follow us on Twitter.

Additional employment information

Compensation information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

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Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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