Pega System Architect

Job Description Who We Are VOIS (Vodafone Intelligent Solutions) is a strategic arm of Vodafone Group Plc, creating value for customers by delivering intelligent solutions through Talent, Technology & Transformation. As the largest shared services organisation in the global telco industry with 30,000 FTE, our portfolio of next-generation solutions and services are designed in partnership with customers across Vodafone Group, local markets, and partner markets to simplify and drive growth. With our strategic partner Accenture, we work alongside our Vodafone customers, other Telco and tech companies to drive transformation, meet the challenges of our industry and ensure we stay relevant and resilient. This partnership is a unique, industry-first model which brings together the best of in-house and 3rd party capability. We work with customers across 28 countries from 10 VOIS locations: Albania, Egypt, Hungary, India, Romania, Spain, Turkey, UK, Germany, Ireland, and with a network of teams in Czech Republic, Italy, Greece, and Portugal. #VOIS #BeUnrivalled #CreateTheFuture About This Role We are seeking a Senior Pega System Architect to lead the implementation of Pega PRPC solutions across multi-process applications. This role involves translating technical designs into robust implementations, mentoring junior developers, and ensuring adherence to Pega development guardrails. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in Pega 7.x, performance tuning, and general IT knowledge, with a collaborative mindset and strong analytical capabilities. What You'll Do - Implement technical designs created by Lead System Architects using Pega PRPC 7.2. - Mentor junior developers and provide technical guidance across offshore and onshore teams. - Ensure compliance with Pega development guardrails and best practices. - Conduct performance analysis and tuning of Pega applications. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver functional and non-functional benefits. - Analyse complex software systems and resolve technical challenges creatively. - Apply general IT knowledge including Oracle DBs/SQL, Unix scripting, and integration protocols. - Contribute to effective software delivery aligned with SOA and integration architecture. Who You Are - Certified Pega Senior System Architect with 35 years of experience in Pega implementations. - Proven track record of delivering Pega applications from design to production. - Strong understanding of Pega processes, UI, integrations, agents, and class structures. - Experience in performance tuning and greenfield project delivery. - Familiarity with Java, Unix shell scripting, Oracle SQL, and Weblogic. - Excellent communication skills, especially in onsite/offshore setups. - Analytical thinker with a pragmatic and collaborative approach to problem-solving. - Holds a degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline. Not a perfect fit Concerned you may not meet every requirement Vodafone is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. If you are excited about this role but your experience does not align exactly with every aspect of the job description, you are encouraged to apply. You may be the right candidate for this or another opportunity, and the recruitment team will support you in exploring where your skills fit best. What's In It For You - Opportunity to work on end-to-end Pega implementations including greenfield projects. - Exposure to cross-functional collaboration across global teams. - Development of leadership and mentoring capabilities. - Contribution to high-impact solutions in a dynamic telecom environment. - Platform to influence technical decisions and drive best practices. What Skills You Will Learn - Advanced Pega architecture and performance optimisation techniques. - Cross-platform integration and SOA-based design principles. - Coaching and mentoring in technical environments. - Effective communication in global delivery models. - Broader IT skills including scripting, database management, and application server concepts. 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