First Citizens Bank · 10 hours ago
Senior Software Engineer - Pega (Remote)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$117K/yr - $130K/yr
4+ years expFirst Citizens Bank is seeking a highly skilled Senior Software Engineer - Pega to lead the design, development, and implementation of Pega-based enterprise applications. This role involves collaborating with business stakeholders and development teams to create scalable Pega solutions that drive digital transformation.
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Responsibilities
Design and develop scalable, secure, and high-performing Pega applications that align with enterprise architecture
Lead the creation of case management workflows, business rules, UI/UX configurations, and integration strategies
Define Pega architecture best practices, governance models, and security frameworks
Optimize Pega applications by leveraging AI, robotic process automation (RPA), decisioning, and predictive analytics
Ensure compliance with Pega Guardrails and performance best practices
Lead Pega PRPC development efforts, ensuring high-quality, maintainable, and reusable components
Develop integration strategies using REST/SOAP APIs, connectors, and external databases
Configure decision tables, declarative rules, data pages, activities, and flows within Pega
Ensure successful deployment, configuration, and testing of Pega applications in Dev, QA, and Production environments
Optimize application performance, database queries, and UI/UX design to enhance system efficiency
Support unit testing, system testing, and User Acceptance Testing (UAT) to ensure business requirements are met
Troubleshoot performance issues, security vulnerabilities, and application defects in Pega systems
Assist in post-deployment monitoring, issue resolution, and application enhancements
Provide ongoing technical support and optimization for Pega applications
Drive automation, digital transformation, and process improvement initiatives using Pega
Stay updated with Pega advancements, new features, and industry trends
Advocate for low-code development, AI-driven decisioning, and intelligent automation within the organization
Establish technical documentation, knowledge-sharing sessions, and governance standards for Pega development
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree and 4 years of experience in Software application development and maintenance
OR
High School Diploma or GED and 8 years of experience in Software application development and maintenance
Preferred
6+ years of experience in Pega PRPC development and architecture
Strong expertise in Pega Platform 8.x, including case management, integration, UI design, and performance optimization
Proficiency in data modeling, rules configuration, workflows, and decisioning in Pega
Experience with Pega integrations (REST/SOAP APIs, MQ, JMS, databases, and external systems)
Knowledge of enterprise architecture patterns, microservices, and cloud-based Pega deployments (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Hands-on experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies, DevOps tools, and CI/CD pipelines for Pega development
Strong problem-solving, analytical, and critical-thinking abilities
Excellent communication and collaboration skills to engage with stakeholders and development teams
Ability to mentor and lead junior Pega developers and system architects
Strong documentation, process mapping, and governance expertise
Ability to handle multiple projects in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Pega Certified Senior System Architect (PCSSA) certification preferred
Pega Certified Lead System Architect (PCLSA) is a plus
Experience in banking, insurance, healthcare, or financial services domains is preferred
Knowledge of AI-driven decisioning, Pega robotics, and process mining is an advantage
Benefits
Benefits are an integral part of total rewards and First Citizens Bank is committed to providing a competitive, thoughtfully designed and quality benefits program to meet the needs of our associates.
Company
First Citizens Bank
First Citizens Bank provides banking services, essential business and professional services, wealth management capabilities, and more.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$33M2021-05-07Post Ipo Debt· $10M
2018-08-29Post Ipo Debt· $23M
1986-10-31IPO
Leadership Team
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Craig Nix
Chief Financial Officer
Samantha Bureau - Johnson
SVP & Director, Customer Contact Center
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