Lead Pega Architect & Enterprise Solution

Key Responsibilities

1. Technical Architecture, Class Structure & Data Modeling

• Function as the Lead System Architect (LSA) / Technical Architect, driving the foundational design for Pega PRPC implementations across PRPC v7.x through v8.x platforms.
• Design robust Class Structures, Data Models, and Case Management workflows in accordance with Pega Guardrails and enterprise architecture best practices.
• Author and review Technical Specification Documents (TSD), Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), Effort Estimations, and System Manuals.
• Direct code reviews, design evaluations, quality checks, and enforce strict adherence to Pega coding standards and security protocols.
• Drive performance tuning, complex exception handling, batch processing optimization, and physical system resource utilization reviews.

1. Enterprise Integrations & Digital Transformation

• Lead technical discussions and design integrations connecting Pega platforms with Core Banking systems, credit engines, Content Management Systems (CMS), third-party vendors, and government frameworks.
• Architect robust inbound and outbound integration channels via REST APIs, SOAP, database adapters, and automated agent/job schedulers.
• Oversee multi-node infrastructure readiness, application deployments, server provisioning, WebLogic/Tomcat server setups, firewalls, SSL certificates, load balancers (F5), and Disaster Recovery (DR) testing.
• Drive continuous delivery and environment control using modern DevOps tools (Ansible/Rex, Jenkins, Git) and script-based management (Unix/Perl/Shell).

1. Domain Delivery & High-Impact Project Experience

• Compliance & Regulatory Frameworks (KYC/AML): Architect single compliance and case-management platforms (e.g., Pega alert processing engine for Retail/Corporate Banking KYC feeds) that manage both online and batch alert workflows from inception to reviewer closure.
• Corporate Onboarding & Loan Systems: Lead end-to-end automated corporate onboarding platforms interfacing with bank-wide KYC frameworks and 15+ core banking systems for Straight-Through Processing (STP).
• Government & Enterprise Workflow Applications: Manage platform architecture and data migration for public sector systems (e.g., subsidy calculation logic, educator registrations, payment file generation, and regulatory compliance aligning with SGDRM/GovTech guidelines).
• Production Support & Application Maintenance Leadership: Act as Application Support Lead and primary escalation point for L2/L3 production incidents, root-cause analysis (RCA), vulnerability assessments, software obsolescence mitigations, and service reviews.

1. Team Leadership & Stakeholder Management

• Lead daily stand-ups, provide deep technical mentorship to Pega developers, and guide teams through SIT, UAT, and production warranty periods.
• Facilitate requirements workshops, drive prototype demonstrations, and translate business/functional requirements into scalable technical solutions.
• Present operational metrics, project schedules, technology risk items, and change request (CR) solutions to Steering Committees, System Owners, and senior stakeholders.

Technical Qualifications & Skills Matrix

Mandatory Core Competencies

• Pega Expertise: Deep architectural knowledge of PegaRules Process Commander (PRPC v7.x to v8.x), Case Management, Guardrails compliance, and Agent/Queue processing.
• Database Management: Expert-level proficiency in relational databases (Oracle, MS SQL Server, Sybase, PostgreSQL), query tuning, data modeling, and large-scale data migration.
• Server & OS Platforms: Solid administration and deployment experience across Unix/Linux, Windows, Apache Tomcat, and Oracle WebLogic Application Servers.
• Integration & Web Technologies: Hands-on command of REST/SOAP integrations, XML, HTML, JavaScript, CSS, and messaging systems.
• Scripting & Automation: Strong scripting capability using Perl, Unix Shell Scripting, and deployment tools like Ansible.

Desirable / Value-Add Skills

• Experience with specialized platforms such as Smart KYC and MS CRM Dynamics (2015/365).
• Hands-on familiarity with Singapore Government technology standards (GovTech, SGDRM Guidelines).
• Active Pega Lead System Architect (LSA) or Senior System Architect (SSA) certifications.

Candidate Profile & Experience

• Overall Experience: Minimum 10 to 12+ years of progressive IT experience, with at least 6 to 8 years operating in a Pega Technical Architect, LSA, or Lead Consultant capacity.
• Industry Background: Demonstrated track record delivering complex Pega implementations within Tier-1 Banking / Financial Services (BFSI) environments (such as OCBC, Bank of Singapore) or Government/Public Sector Agencies (such as MSF/ECDA/GovTech).
• Leadership Style: Outstanding technical governance, strong executive presentation skills, and a proven ability to lead multi-disciplinary delivery teams through high-pressure delivery cycles.