System Architect - London, United Kingdom - FDM Group

Description

Job Description

PEGA Architect Lead

Location: London

Workplace Type: Hybrid

FDM is a global business and technology consultancy seeking a talented and experienced PEGA Architect Lead for our client within the banking sector.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for leading the design, development, and implementation of PEGA-based solutions across various business units within the bank. This role requires strong technical expertise in PEGA platform architecture, excellent leadership skills, and a deep understanding of banking processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• PEGA Architecture: Design, develop and implement PEGA solutions to meet business and strategic objectives.
• Technical Leadership: Provide technical leadership and guidance to PEGA developers and adhere to architectural standards.
• Solution Design: Translate business needs into technical designs and scalable PEGA solutions.
• PEGA Development: Hands on development using PEGA platform, including designing, building workflows, user interfaces, integrations, and data models.
• Performance Optimisation: Identify opportunities for performance optimisation and scalability improvements within existing PEGA applications.
• Risk Management: Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and security standards.
• Documentation and Training: Create technical documentation and training materials.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience working with PEGA platform, including PEGA 7/8 versions.
• Proven track record of leading PEGA development teams and delivering successful
• PEGA-based solutions in a banking or financial services environment.
• Strong understanding of PEGA architecture, including case management, decisioning, user interface development, and integration capabilities.
• Hands-on experience with PEGA design and development, including activities, flows, data modelling, declarative rules, and custom coding (Java, JavaScript, etc.).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with business users, IT teams, and senior management.
• PEGA certifications such as PEGA Certified System Architect (PCSA) or PEGA Certified Senior System Architect (PCSSA) are highly desirable.
• Experience with Agile development methodologies and DevOps practices is a plus.

Why join us

• Career coaching, mentoring and access to upskilling throughout your entire FDM career
• Assignments with global companies and opportunities to work abroad
• Opportunity to re-skill and up-skill into new areas, develop non-linear career paths and build a skillset within your field
• Annual leave, work-place pension and BAYE share scheme

About FDM

FDM Group is a global professional services provider with a focus on IT, working with over 200 clients across multiple business sectors. FDM's business model is both unique and robust, bringing people and technology together by providing training and career opportunities for people to work with our prestigious clients. With centres across the UK, Europe, North America and Asia Pacific, FDM is one the fastest growing companies in Europe and is listed in the FTSE250.

Diversity and Inclusion

FDM Group is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, provincial or local laws.