PEGA Lead

Role: PEGA Lead Location: Raleigh, NC – Onsite Position Type: Contract We are looking for a highly skilled Pega Tech Lead to oversee the design, development, and upgrade of applications built on Pega 8.* to Pega Infinity Job Summary: We are looking for a highly skilled Pega Tech Lead to oversee the design, development, and upgrade of applications built on Pega 8.* to Pega Infinity. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Pega platform upgrades, experience working with OpenShift containers, and the ability to coordinate effectively with offshore teams. You will play a critical role in driving digital transformation through scalable and maintainable Pega solutions. Key Responsibilities: • Lead/ support end-to-end delivery of Pega projects, including design, development, upgrade, deployment, and support. • Drive and execute Pega platform upgrades (e.g., from older versions to Pega Infinity 23+). • Support to implement solutions within containerized environments such as Red Hat OpenShift. • Manage and coordinate tasks with offshore/onshore development teams, ensuring alignment across time zones and teams. • Work with DevOps and Infrastructure/ middleware teams to ensure seamless deployment in containerized environments. • Collaborate with business stakeholders, architects, and QA teams to deliver scalable and high-performing Pega applications. • Perform code reviews, enforce best practices, and mentor junior developers. • Troubleshoot performance and integration issues across environments. • Ensure compliance with enterprise architecture and governance standards. Required Skills and Experience: • 8+ years of overall IT experience with at least 6+ years in Pega. • Proven experience leading Pega upgrades (8.x, Infinity 23+, etc.). • Strong experience with Pega Infinity architecture, DX API, case lifecycle, Pega Constellation, and Dev Studio. • Hands-on experience deploying and managing applications in OpenShift or Kubernetes-based containers. • Experience in Data Migration of DataBase MSSQL • Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines, container images, and deployment automation. • Experience coordinating and managing offshore teams and delivering in an agile environment. • Pega CSSA or CLSA certification is strongly preferred. • Strong problem-solving and communication skills. Preferred Qualifications • Experience in financial services or Banking domains • Familiarity with Constellation UI and DX API • Working knowledge of REST, SOAP, and integration patterns