Pega Developer (SSA)

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Accenture Federal Services

Compensation

$78,600 - $160,200/year

Washington, DC

On-site

Posted April 14, 2026

Job Description

At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people. Our 13,000+ people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the limitless potential of technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations.

Join Accenture Federal Services, a technology company within global Accenture. Recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work, we offer a collaborative and caring community where you feel like you belong and are empowered to grow, learn and thrive through hands-on experience, certifications, industry training and more.

Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward!

The work

The Pega Senior System Architect (SSA) is responsible for designing, building, and configuring Pega applications that meet complex business process and application requirements. In this role, you will leverage deep Pega Platform expertise to streamline business processes, enhance operational efficiency, and deliver high‑quality technical solutions. You will collaborate closely with business stakeholders, solution architects, and DevOps teams to ensure seamless integration, deployment, and continuous improvement of Pega applications. A strong background in Pega development—supported by required Pega certification—and familiarity with DevOps tools and practices will be key to success. Your ability to interpret business needs, transform them into scalable technical designs, and support the full development lifecycle will play a critical role in driving project outcomes.

Key responsibilities

Design, build, and configure Pega Platform applications to meet business and technical requirements
Translate business requirements into functional and technical solution designs
Develop application components including data models, process flows, case structures, integrations, UI, and business rules
Apply Pega SSA best practices and guardrails in all development activities
Collaborate with DevOps teams to support code integration, deployment, and environment readiness
Troubleshoot and resolve issues across the application lifecycle
Ensure solutions are performant, scalable, secure, and maintainable
Provide knowledge transfer, mentoring, and technical guidance to junior team members
Maintain clear, well‑structured, and supportable technical documentation

Here’s what you need

Pega Certification Required — aligned with internal certification guidance (e.g., Pega Certified Senior System Architect – CSSA)
Hands-on experience building Pega applications including rules, case types, integrations, and UI
Experience designing solutions that meet business process and technical requirements
Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools supporting CI/CD pipelines
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
Ability to interface effectively with both technical and business partners

Nice to have

Experience supporting large-scale enterprise implementations
Exposure to cloud-based Pega deployments or containerized environments
Knowledge of complementary technologies (APIs, databases, authentication methods)
Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Eligibility requirements