Pega Developer

Location: Washington, DC | Clearance: Active Top Secret Security Clearance (Required) | Position Status: Contract W2

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Pega Developer to support a high-impact federal program in Washington, DC. This role is ideal for a skilled application developer with expertise in the Pega Platform (PRPC) who enjoys designing and implementing scalable enterprise solutions in a secure government environment. As a member of a collaborative Agile team, you will design, develop, configure, and deploy Pega-based applications that support mission-critical business processes.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, configure, and deploy enterprise applications using the Pega Platform (PRPC).
• Customize Pega solutions to meet business, functional, and technical requirements.
• Develop reusable components and scalable workflows following Pega best practices.
• Integrate Pega applications with enterprise systems, APIs, and third-party platforms.
• Troubleshoot application defects, performance issues, and production incidents.
• Collaborate with business analysts, architects, developers, and stakeholders to gather and refine requirements.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, code reviews, testing, and deployment activities.
• Ensure solutions comply with security standards, coding best practices, and government compliance requirements.
• Support ongoing maintenance, enhancements, and optimization of existing Pega applications.

Requirements

• Active Top Secret Security Clearance (Required)
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related technical discipline
• Experience developing enterprise applications using the Pega Platform (PRPC)
• Strong knowledge of:
  • Pega Application Development
  • Pega Architecture
  • Case Management
  • Workflow Automation
  • Business Process Management (BPM)
• Experience integrating Pega applications with enterprise systems and web services
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative Agile environment
• Ability to work on-site in Washington, DC, five days per week

Preferred Qualifications

• One or more Pega certifications:
  • Certified System Architect (CSA)
  • Certified Senior System Architect (CSSA)
  • Certified Lead System Architect (CLSA)
• Experience supporting federal government or Department of Justice programs
• Experience with enterprise application integration, REST/SOAP APIs, and workflow automation
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum software development methodologies
• Experience supporting secure, large-scale enterprise applications

Skills

• Pega Platform
• Pega PRPC
• Pega Infinity
• Pega Application Development
• Pega Architecture
• Business Process Management (BPM)
• Case Management
• Workflow Automation
• REST APIs
• SOAP Web Services
• Enterprise Application Integration
• Agile Scrum
• Git
• SDLC
• Application Support
• Performance Tuning
• Software Development

Pay

$60/HR ON W2

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Dedicated recruiter support and career advocacy
• Opportunities to work on innovative and mission-critical projects