
SC Cleared Senior Systems Architect - PEGA
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Senior System Architect - Pega
Remote | 6 months | Inside IR35 | Active SC clearance mandatory | Start: 23 November 2026
Engagement Overview- Client: Leading UK government organisation
- Security clearance: Active SC clearance - MANDATORY (no sponsorship available)
- Location: Remote (UK-based)
- Start date: 23 November 2026
- Duration: 6 months (initial term)
- IR35 status: Inside IR35
- Day rate: To be confirmed
Candidates without current, active SC clearance cannot be considered.
About the RoleWe are looking for a Senior System Architect (SSA) to design and build high-quality Pega solutions for a leading UK government organisation. Working under the Lead System Architect, you will deliver user stories end to end, from configuration and integration through to testing and deployment.
Key Responsibilities- Design, configure and build Pega case types, flows, UI, data pages, decisioning rules and integrations.
- Translate user stories and acceptance criteria into working, guardrail-compliant Pega features.
- Build and test REST/SOAP integrations with internal and external government systems.
- Write and maintain unit tests (PegaUnit) and support automated and manual testing.
- Take part in sprint planning, stand-ups, refinement and playbacks.
- Support the LSA with technical design, code reviews and estimation.
- Diagnose and resolve defects and performance issues using Pega tools (Tracer, Clipboard, PAL).
- Follow branching, rule-set versioning and deployment processes.
- Mentor junior System Architects where required.
- Produce clear technical documentation for handover and support.
Essential Skills and Experience
- Active SC clearance (mandatory).
- Certified Pega Senior System Architect (CSSA).
- Solid hands-on development experience on Pega Platform/Pega Infinity in enterprise environments.
- Strong knowledge of case management, data modelling, UI, activities, data transforms and declarative rules.
- Experience building and consuming REST and SOAP services in Pega.
- Experience working in Agile/Pega Express delivery teams.
- Good communication skills and comfortable working remotely in a distributed team.
Desirable Skills and Experience
- UK government or public-sector Pega project experience.
- Experience with Pega Constellation UI.
- Working towards Certified Pega Lead System Architect (CLSA).
- Experience with Deployment Manager, CI/CD and DevOps tooling (Jenkins, Git, Azure DevOps).
- Knowledge of accessibility standards (WCAG 2.2 AA).
If the requirements for this role apply to you please apply now!
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