Lead Systems Architect
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The listing
MKS2 Technologies, LLC, an award-winning high growth small business, creates innovative and customer-centric technology solutions in the areas of Cyber Security, Instructional Design and Training, Software Engineering and IT Support Services to improve the security and well-being of our clients. Our commitment to excellence and our “Mission First” orientation has resulted in steady growth and an expanding client base across government agencies. We have employees nationwide and for the past three consecutive years were named one of the fastest growing Veteran-owned companies in the nation. Please take a moment to browse through our website and learn more about what it means to serve with MKS2.
Lead System Architect (Pega LSA)
Location: Remote (U.S. Based)
Employment Type: Full-Time / Contract
Salary: $130,000-$140,000 + PTO, Holiday, Immediate 401k Match, Benefits and more!
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Lead System Architect (LSA) with deep expertise in the Pega Platform to provide technical leadership, architecture oversight, and hands-on development support for complex enterprise applications. This individual will lead the design, integration, optimization, and governance of Pega solutions while collaborating closely with business stakeholders, development teams, and enterprise architects.
The ideal candidate is a certified Pega Lead System Architect (LSA) with extensive experience designing scalable Pega solutions, driving technical strategy, and mentoring development teams in a dynamic enterprise environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the technical authority and Lead System Architect for enterprise Pega implementations.
- Provide architectural leadership throughout the software development lifecycle, ensuring solutions align with business objectives and organizational technology strategy.
- Partner with business stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into scalable technical solutions.
- Design and oversee Pega integrations with enterprise systems and third-party technologies in collaboration with integration architects and technical teams.
- Lead application architecture, deployment planning, performance optimization, and infrastructure alignment.
- Establish and enforce development standards, coding best practices, and Pega guardrails.
- Conduct architecture reviews, design reviews, and code reviews to ensure quality, scalability, and maintainability.
- Ensure compliance with information security policies, accessibility standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Coordinate and manage Pega vendor service requests and oversee issue resolution activities.
- Manage platform-level defects, including Section 508 accessibility issues, and drive remediation efforts.
- Troubleshoot complex production issues and provide strategic recommendations for performance improvements.
- Mentor and coach junior developers, Senior System Architects, and development teams on Pega best practices.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions within project timelines.
Required Qualifications
- 8+ years of experience in IT architecture, solution design, or enterprise application development.
- Current Pega Lead System Architect (LSA) Certification required.
- Extensive experience with Pega Infinity Platform and Pega Version 8.x.
- Experience with Constellation UX Design System.
- Strong understanding of enterprise architecture principles, system integrations, networking concepts, and security frameworks.
- Demonstrated experience leading technical teams and managing large-scale application development initiatives.
- Experience conducting design reviews, code reviews, and solution governance activities.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fully remote, collaborative environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Pega eForms development and implementation.
- Experience with PDF generation, document automation, and content generation solutions.
- Knowledge of accessibility standards and Section 508 compliance requirements.
- Experience supporting government, regulated, or large enterprise environments.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
- Master's degree preferred.
Technical Skills
- Pega Infinity
- Pega Platform 8.x
- Constellation UX
- Pega Case Management
- Pega Decisioning
- Pega Integrations
- REST/SOAP APIs
- Enterprise Architecture
- Application Security
- Performance Tuning
- Section 508 Compliance
- PDF Content Generation
- DevOps & CI/CD Methodologies
Why Join Us?
- 100% Remote Opportunity
- Work on large-scale enterprise digital transformation initiatives
- Collaborate with highly skilled architects and technology leaders
- Opportunity to influence technical strategy and enterprise architecture decisions
- Long-term project stability and impactful work
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: MKS2 Technologies is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.