Pega System Architect Manager (Financial Services Office)

About the role

EY's Technology Consulting, Service Delivery Center (SDC), Process Solution Automation team in Alpharetta, Georgia, is hiring multiple Pega System Architects (Financial Services Office) as managers. The role advises clients on Pega requirements, solution architecture and design, and delivers Pega-based solutions while mentoring junior staff and managing teams.

Key responsibilities

• Provide clients with Pega technical analysis of requirements, solution architecture and design, and advise engagement team members on delivering Pega-based solutions.
• Design, architect and develop advanced configuration solutions, keeping the big picture in mind and meeting or exceeding best practices.
• Understand current and future client needs and develop roadmaps balancing complexity, feasibility and business value.
• Work with developers to estimate effort, plan onshore/offshore staffing mixes and manage the financials of complex engagements.
• Support managers and senior managers on sales proposals and the development of assets and accelerators.
• Mentor junior staff on project cadence and technology ramp-up, and manage and motivate teams of professionals.
• Monitor progress to deliver quality client services, maintain long-term client relationships and cultivate business development opportunities.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Management Information Systems, Mathematics or a related field, with 5 years of progressive post-baccalaureate experience; alternatively a Master's degree with 4 years of experience.
• 4 years of Pega implementation experience, including hands-on configuration and customizations with teams of 5 or more, with at least 2 years in Pega 8.x and/or Pega Infinity.
• 4 years of experience with relational databases such as SQL Server, MySQL, Access, Oracle and/or DB2.
• 4 years of experience with low-code/no-code platforms, object-oriented programming concepts and/or agile software processes.
• 4 years of software configuration or development experience in Java, Python, C++, C# and/or .NET.
• 2 years of experience leading developer teams on Pega projects.
• Domestic travel up to 25% to serve client needs; the position is open only to U.S. workers.

What we offer

• Base salary of $157,518 per year, with a total rewards package including medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and paid time off.
• Hybrid model: most client-facing roles work together in person 40-60% of the time over an engagement, project or year.
• Flexible vacation policy and time off for EY paid holidays, winter/summer breaks and personal/family care.