Pega Lead Business Architect - Associate Director - 00067991921

The Pega Lead Business Architect (LBA) is the primary technical authority responsible for designing, governing, and delivering highscale enterprise solutions on the Pega platform. This role serves as the critical bridge between business strategy and technical execution, ensuring solutions are architected to be scalable, secure, and upgradeready.

In this role, you will:

Lead endtoend technical architecture and solution design on the Pega platform

Make strategic design and architectural decisions beyond foundational system design

Conduct requirements analysis in collaboration with business and functional stakeholders

Translate business requirements into features, user stories, and acceptance criteria within Rally

Ensure adherence to Pega Guardrails, best practices, and architectural standards

Provide technical mentorship , oversight, and governance to development teams

Act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders, guiding platform strategy and solution roadmap decisions

We believe hybrid work is the way forward and strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this roles business requirements, this position requires 23 days per week onsite at a client or Cognizant office in Irving, TX .

Regardless of work arrangement, Cognizant is committed to supporting a healthy worklife balance through a variety of wellbeing programs.

Work arrangements are accurate as of the date of posting and may change based on project, business, or client needs. Role expectations will always be communicated clearly.

To be considered for this role, you must have:

Proven experience leading Pega technical architecture and solution design

Strong background in requirements analysis and enterprise application development

Handson expertise creating requirements, features, and user stories within Rally (or similar tools)

Demonstrated ability to enforce architectural governance and Pega Guardrails compliance

Experience mentoring development teams and providing technical leadership and oversight

These qualifications will help you stand out:

Pega Lead Business Architect (LBA) certification or equivalent experience

Applications will be accepted until: April 17, 2026

Base Salary: $160,000 $180,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications

Incentive Compensation: Eligible for Cognizants discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and plan terms

Benefits include (subject to eligibility requirements):

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off

401(k) plan with company contributions

ShortTerm and LongTerm Disability

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Disclaimer: Salary, compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the posting date and may be modified by Cognizant at any time, subject to applicable law.

Please note this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future.

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