Pega Developer

Overview

Pega Developer

Hybrid | Downtown Washington D.C. | 2-3 Days a week Onsite

Active Top Secret Clearance Required

 

Summary

Our client has been established for several years, with a small team that boasts decades of combined experience. Their expertise includes systems architecture and integration, business process management, process re-engineering, portfolio management, and IT strategy. They specialize in assisting government stakeholders in making optimal technology decisions for their organizations. The value they provide covers all aspects of the IT lifecycle, from policy decisions and tool selections to design, development, implementation, administration, and maintenance. They have a proven track record of achieving practical, consistent results and are well-versed in multiple development lifecycles, including agile, extreme programming, and test-driven development. Bring your problem to them, and they'll work together with you to solve it.

 

Responsibilities

Our client is seeking a skilled Pega Developer to join their team! In this role, you will support an ongoing project with a federal agency to build customized solutions for their Pega 8 platform.

• Work with the senior members of the team and end users to analyze business requirements, translating those requirements in to customized solutions using the Pega 8 platform
• Implement Pega solutions that adhere to platform best practices
• Assist the Lead Pega Developer with development work streams, from design through testing and deployment
• Responsible for coding and unit testing using Pega OOTB features based on the design provided by the Lead Pega Developer
• Maintain effective client relations and rapport - delivering timely and relevant information with the ability to quickly identify and report project risks
• Assists client teams in supporting the live application and perform handoff and knowledge transfer activities, positioning our clients for long term success

Requirements

• 2 years of experience with the following is required:
  • Knowledge in design, architecture, development and administration

  • Monitor existing systems for structural integrity

  • Support the development and installation of new hardware and software

  • Install and configure operating systems and other software and routinely test installed software for glitch detection and other issues

  • Provide technical direction to IT support staff as needed

  • Design and implement security systems and redundant backups to maintain data safety

  • Write custom scripts to reduce the need for human intervention along with creating scalable, automated solutions for the customer base

  • Establish multi-platform versions of the software package

  • Write tests for existing and created code to ensure compatibility and stability

  • Evaluate, recommend, and implement automated test tools and strategies

  • Design, implement, and conduct test and evaluation procedures to ensure system requirements are met

  • Evaluate hardware and software and resolve

  • Ability to resolve LAN/MAN/WAN network related problems

Preferred Requirements

• Possess one of the following certifications: CSA (Certified System Architect), CSSA (Certified Senior System Architect) is highly preferred
• Pega 8 experience is preferred
• Previous Consulting or client service delivery experience
• Specialization in functional area (CRM, deployment, etc.) or industry domain expertise
• A Bachelor’s degree along with 5 years experience is highly preferred

Education/Certification Requirements

• None

Clearance Requirements

• Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; an active Top Secret clearance is required.

Other DutiesPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. --------------  About UsNorthern Virginia-based Precision Solutions is an expert in staffing solutions for companies of any size that open the door to new opportunities and seek outstanding talent. We pride ourselves on being versatile enough to tailor our relationships to the needs of each individual client, being agile in the fast-paced marketplace, and being precise in meeting the needs of any company.  Equal Opportunity Employer StatementPrecision Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.