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Pega - Lead System Architect

Open role in Pennington, NJ. Onsite engagement, matched and submitted by an ApTask vertical recruiter.

Location: Pennington, NJ · Onsite
Compensation: Compensation discussed at interview

Your résumé routes to the vertical recruiter who owns this requisition. Identity-verified profile, never resold or syndicated.

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Pega

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Applies to: New Jersey

Compensation: Compensation for this role is calibrated to market for the posted location and the specific experience level the client is targeting. Where you land depends on validated years of experience, the depth of your stack match, and — for contract engagements — the bill rate the client has locked in for this requisition. The exact number will be shared during your recruiter calibration call before any interview.
Other compensation: No additional bonuses, commissions, tips, or piece-rate compensation are anticipated for this role beyond the pay range above, unless specifically noted in the description. Any additional compensation would be described in your written offer letter.
Benefits: If selected, you will be employed by ApTask on W-2 payroll for the duration of your assignment. During your engagement, you are eligible for subsidized benefits including health care (medical, dental, and vision insurance), retirement benefits (401(k) plan), paid days off (state-mandated paid sick leave), and other tax-reportable benefits including commuter benefits. Specific plan details, premium contributions, and coverage tiers will be provided at the time of your offer and are subject to plan terms.

This posting is intended to comply with the pay transparency disclosure requirements of the state(s) listed above — N.J.S.A. 34:6B-24. If any information here appears inconsistent with the description below, this disclosure block controls — it is the authoritative statement of pay and benefits for this posting.

RESUME BUCKET FOR 3 OPENINGS*
Alternative locations: PLANO Texas and CHARLOTTE North Carolina
Due to business need this role requires a specific start date and will require resources that can meet the outlined start date.
Hybrid schedule requirement of a minimum of 3 days per week ( mandatory per GHR)
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The Senior Pega Developer will:
Design, develop, and support complex Pega CLM solutions.
Lead implementation of Trigger Based Refresh and modernization activities.
Develop integrations with enterprise systems, databases, and external services.
Drive application performance optimization, resiliency, and security improvements.
Implement Pega best practices, guardrail compliance, and reusable framework components.
Mentor junior developers and provide technical leadership across multiple workstreams.
Partner with business, QA, platform, and vendor teams to accelerate solution delivery.
Primary Skill: Pega CLM
Secondary Skill: Pega / PegaRules Process Commander PRPC
Tertiary Skill: PostgreSQL
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
10 years of software development experience.
5 years of hands-on Pega development experience.
Proven experience designing and implementing enterprise-scale Pega applications
Strong expertise in Pega CLM, Case Management, Flows, and Integrations.
Experience with Java, REST APIs, SQL, XML, and Enterprise Application Integration.
Experience troubleshooting and optimizing large-scale Pega applications.
Strong troubleshooting and performance tuning capabilities
Pega Certified Senior System Architect (CSSA)
Experience collaborating with Business Analysts, QA, Platform Engineering, and Architecture teams.
Working knowledge of Agile/Scrum delivery methodologies.
Desired Qualifications
Master's degree preferred but not required
Financial Services / AML / KYC domain experience
Experience with Pega Constellation, Blueprint, and GenAI capabilities.
Pega Certified Lead System Architect (CLSA) preferred

About operations at ApTask

What this vertical looks like inside ApTask.

Operations roles at ApTask cover program management, PMO, business analysis, transformation, and change-management positions across enterprise clients. We place operators who translate strategy into delivery — PMPs, Scrum Masters, agile coaches, Six Sigma black belts, and change-management practitioners certified in Prosci or the client's preferred framework. Candidates are validated against the specific enterprise tooling the client runs (ServiceNow, Jira Portfolio, Clarity, Planview) and their prior track record in comparable-scale programs, not generic delivery experience.

How it works

What happens after you apply.

1. Verified profile
Submit your résumé and complete the ApTask identity + skills verification. We check right-to-work, background, and technical calibration once — never resell or re-verify — so future roles surface faster.
2. Recruiter calibration call
Within one business day, the recruiter who owns this requisition reviews your profile against the client's specific stack, arrangement, and start-date requirements. You'll hear back either way — no ghosting.
3. Client interview
If your profile is a fit, we present you to the hiring team. Most clients run 2-3 interview stages: hiring-manager screen, technical panel, and final. We prep you with the exact scorecard criteria before each round.
4. Offer + onboarding
On acceptance, you onboard W-2 with ApTask (contract) or direct-hire with the client (per role type). Benefits, payroll, and timesheets run through us. Your recruiter stays your point of contact for the length of the engagement.

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Questions candidates ask about this role.

Is the Pega - Lead System Architect role on-site?: Yes — this role is on-site at the client's Pennington, NJ location, five days per week. The client's culture and delivery cadence are calibrated around in-person collaboration for this position. Relocation support may be available for the right candidate; the recruiter will confirm during your calibration call.
Is this a contract or full-time role?: This is a contract opportunity on ApTask's payroll. If selected, you will be employed by ApTask and will receive a W-2 for the duration of your assignment. During your engagement, you will be eligible for subsidized benefits, including medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan, commuter benefits, and state-mandated paid sick leave. Your pay cycle (weekly or biweekly, as applicable) will be confirmed at the time of your offer. You'll also have a dedicated ApTask recruiter as your single point of contact throughout your assignment, providing ongoing support from onboarding through completion. Many of our contract opportunities are extended or converted to permanent positions based on business needs and performance. Your recruiter can share the client's historical extension and conversion trends during the interview process. Benefits, assignment duration, extension, conversion opportunities, and eligibility are subject to client requirements, business needs, and applicable plan terms.
What is the compensation for this role?: The compensation for this Pega - Lead System Architect role is calibrated to market for Pennington, NJ and the specific experience level the client is targeting. Where you land depends on validated years of experience, the depth of your stack match, and — for contract engagements — the bill-rate the client has locked in for this requisition. The recruiter will discuss the exact number during your calibration call.
How quickly does the interview process move?: ApTask's benchmark on this vertical is 19 days on average from résumé submission to signed offer — driven by validated, pre-verified profiles and a client relationship where the hiring manager reviews our shortlist within 48 hours. If your profile is a fit for this role, you can expect the recruiter's first call within one business day.
What technical skills does the Pega - Lead System Architect role require?: The client is targeting depth in Pega. Adjacent experience is welcome — we routinely place candidates whose exact stack match is 60-70% when the underlying pattern (distributed systems, regulated-data handling, or comparable) is strong. Bring the full stack breadth to your calibration call; the recruiter will map it onto the client's evaluation scorecard.

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Pega - Lead System Architect

Open role in Pennington, NJ. Onsite engagement, matched and submitted by an ApTask vertical recruiter.

Location: Pennington, NJ · Onsite
Compensation: Compensation discussed at interview

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Your résumé routes to the vertical recruiter who owns this requisition. Identity-verified profile, never resold or syndicated.

Stack

Pega

About the role

Pay transparency disclosures

Required information for this posting

Applies to: New Jersey

Compensation: Compensation for this role is calibrated to market for the posted location and the specific experience level the client is targeting. Where you land depends on validated years of experience, the depth of your stack match, and — for contract engagements — the bill rate the client has locked in for this requisition. The exact number will be shared during your recruiter calibration call before any interview.
Other compensation: No additional bonuses, commissions, tips, or piece-rate compensation are anticipated for this role beyond the pay range above, unless specifically noted in the description. Any additional compensation would be described in your written offer letter.
Benefits: If selected, you will be employed by ApTask on W-2 payroll for the duration of your assignment. During your engagement, you are eligible for subsidized benefits including health care (medical, dental, and vision insurance), retirement benefits (401(k) plan), paid days off (state-mandated paid sick leave), and other tax-reportable benefits including commuter benefits. Specific plan details, premium contributions, and coverage tiers will be provided at the time of your offer and are subject to plan terms.

What this vertical looks like inside ApTask.

What happens after you apply.

1. Verified profile

Submit your résumé and complete the ApTask identity + skills verification. We check right-to-work, background, and technical calibration once — never resell or re-verify — so future roles surface faster.

2. Recruiter calibration call

Within one business day, the recruiter who owns this requisition reviews your profile against the client's specific stack, arrangement, and start-date requirements. You'll hear back either way — no ghosting.

3. Client interview

If your profile is a fit, we present you to the hiring team. Most clients run 2-3 interview stages: hiring-manager screen, technical panel, and final. We prep you with the exact scorecard criteria before each round.

4. Offer + onboarding

On acceptance, you onboard W-2 with ApTask (contract) or direct-hire with the client (per role type). Benefits, payroll, and timesheets run through us. Your recruiter stays your point of contact for the length of the engagement.

Questions candidates ask about this role.

Is the Pega - Lead System Architect role on-site?

Yes — this role is on-site at the client's Pennington, NJ location, five days per week. The client's culture and delivery cadence are calibrated around in-person collaboration for this position. Relocation support may be available for the right candidate; the recruiter will confirm during your calibration call.

Is this a contract or full-time role?

This is a contract opportunity on ApTask's payroll. If selected, you will be employed by ApTask and will receive a W-2 for the duration of your assignment. During your engagement, you will be eligible for subsidized benefits, including medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan, commuter benefits, and state-mandated paid sick leave. Your pay cycle (weekly or biweekly, as applicable) will be confirmed at the time of your offer. You'll also have a dedicated ApTask recruiter as your single point of contact throughout your assignment, providing ongoing support from onboarding through completion. Many of our contract opportunities are extended or converted to permanent positions based on business needs and performance. Your recruiter can share the client's historical extension and conversion trends during the interview process. Benefits, assignment duration, extension, conversion opportunities, and eligibility are subject to client requirements, business needs, and applicable plan terms.

What is the compensation for this role?

The compensation for this Pega - Lead System Architect role is calibrated to market for Pennington, NJ and the specific experience level the client is targeting. Where you land depends on validated years of experience, the depth of your stack match, and — for contract engagements — the bill-rate the client has locked in for this requisition. The recruiter will discuss the exact number during your calibration call.

How quickly does the interview process move?

ApTask's benchmark on this vertical is 19 days on average from résumé submission to signed offer — driven by validated, pre-verified profiles and a client relationship where the hiring manager reviews our shortlist within 48 hours. If your profile is a fit for this role, you can expect the recruiter's first call within one business day.

What technical skills does the Pega - Lead System Architect role require?

The client is targeting depth in Pega. Adjacent experience is welcome — we routinely place candidates whose exact stack match is 60-70% when the underlying pattern (distributed systems, regulated-data handling, or comparable) is strong. Bring the full stack breadth to your calibration call; the recruiter will map it onto the client's evaluation scorecard.

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What happens after you apply.

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2. Recruiter calibration call

3. Client interview

4. Offer + onboarding

Questions candidates ask about this role.

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