Senior Pega Developer (Pega DX API & Pega Cloud)

Job Title: Senior Pega Developer (Pega DX API & Pega Cloud)
Location: Hartford, CT or Charlotte, NC (Hybrid Model)
Employment Type: W2 Hourly Contract
Duration: 12 Months (Potential for Extension)

Important Notes:

Local candidates to Hartford, CT or Charlotte, NC are preferred.
W2 compliance is mandatory. Third-party submissions or C2C inquiries will not be considered.
Applications without Pega DX API and Pega Cloud experience will not be reviewed.

Job Description:
We are seeking an experienced Senior Pega Developer with expertise in Pega DX API and Pega Cloud to join our team for a long-term contract opportunity. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in designing and implementing Pega solutions, with a focus on API integration and cloud deployment. This role requires candidates to be based in Hartford, CT or Charlotte, NC, and work on a hybrid schedule.

Key Responsibilities:

Design, develop, and deploy scalable Pega solutions leveraging Pega DX API and Pega Cloud to meet enterprise needs.
Integrate Pega applications with external systems, third-party APIs, and cloud services to ensure seamless data flow and functionality.
Develop and optimize REST/SOAP APIs, ensuring alignment with business processes and system requirements.
Manage end-to-end application lifecycle for Pega Cloud environments, including configuration, deployment, monitoring, and troubleshooting.
Collaborate with business analysts, architects, and stakeholders to translate requirements into technical designs.
Lead code reviews, enforce best practices, and mentor junior developers on Pega platform standards.
Ensure solutions comply with security protocols, performance benchmarks, and scalability requirements.
Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies, including sprint planning, demos, and retrospectives.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

7 years of hands-on Pega development experience, with expertise in Pega DX API and Pega Cloud.
Proficiency in Pega Platform architecture, case management, decisioning, and integration frameworks.
In-depth knowledge of Pega Cloud setup, administration, and optimization.
Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and tools like Jenkins, Git, or Docker.
Pega certifications such as CSSA (Certified Senior System Architect) or CLSA (Certified Lead System Architect) are highly preferred.
Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate in a hybrid team environment.

Work Model:

Hybrid Schedule: Onsite presence required in Hartford, CT or Charlotte, NC for 2-3 days per week (flexibility based on project needs).

Contract Details:
W2 Hourly Contract Only: No C2C, 1099, or subcontracting arrangements.
No Sponsorship: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Forward your resume, certifications, and a brief summary of your Pega DX API/Pega Cloud experience to with the subject line: Senior Pega Developer Application [Your Name] .