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Pega Senior Architect / Tech Lead

Hybrid in Madrid·Full-time·Added 3 days ago (last checked 2 Nov)

Cognizant

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Our summary

Work mode: Hybrid, Madrid
Contract: Full-time
English: Required
Experience: 10+ years
Benefits: Meal vouchers

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Skills

Nice to have

Kubernetes

Requirements

What we're looking for

10+ years of experience in IT delivery, with strong exposure to BPM / Java / Cloud ecosystems
Proven experience managing end-to-end delivery of large-scale programs or multiple projects
Strong technical background in:
- Java / J2EE
- REST APIs & Microservices
- Cloud technologies (Kubernetes, containers, distributed systems)
Experience in Agile delivery models (Scrum/Kanban) and full SDLC lifecycle
Ability to engage with both technical and non-technical stakeholders at senior levels
Experience leading global and distributed teams
Strong communication skills in English (mandatory) and Spanish (nice to have)

Nice to have

Experience with Pega platform or other BPM tools
Background in banking or enterprise digital transformation programs
Exposure to solution architecture and design governance
Knowledge or experience in AI / GenAI integration in enterprise workflows
Certifications (nice to have):
- Pega (CSA/CSSA/LSA)
- Scrum / Agile (Scrum Master, SAFe)
- Cloud certifications

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Restaurant tickets for every working day
Permanent contract: you are here to grow with us!
Referral program: bring your colleagues and get rewarded
Salary and bonuses: open discussion based on your experience

The role

Are you one of those professionals who loves to lead high-performing teams, drive complex programs, and deliver impactful solutions using cutting-edge technologies? Do you enjoy mentoring talented engineers while engaging with senior stakeholders and shaping delivery strategy?

As a Pega Senior Architect you will lead end-to-end delivery of BPM/Java/Cloud programs while ensuring alignment between business objectives, technology solutions, and execution excellence.

What you'll do

Lead end-to-end delivery of BPM/Pega projects, ensuring quality, timelines, and client satisfaction
Act as the primary point of contact for client stakeholders, including business and IT leadership
Drive solution design in collaboration with Enterprise and Solution Architects
Manage and mentor multidisciplinary teams (developers, architects, analysts) across geographies
Oversee technical delivery across Java/J2EE, REST APIs, Cloud (Kubernetes), and BPM platforms (Pega preferred)
Ensure Agile best practices (Scrum/Kanban) are followed and continuously improved
Govern project lifecycle (SDLC), including planning, execution, risk management, and delivery tracking
Monitor and ensure quality through reviews, testing strategies, and defect resolution coordination
Support pre-sales activities, RFPs, and practice growth initiatives in collaboration with global leadership
Drive adoption of AI & GenAI capabilities within BPM processes and enterprise workflows
Align delivery execution with business goals and ensure measurable value realization

About Cognizant

Cognizant is a global IT services and consulting company whose engineers, consultants, researchers and innovators turn ideas into AI and advanced technologies for client organizations. It serves a wide range of industries including automotive, banking, consumer goods, communications and media, healthcare, insurance, retail, manufacturing, and travel and hospitality.

Its work spans areas such as data and AI, digital engineering, business processes, and consulting, helping leading organizations convert ideas into action. The company describes a supportive culture focused on continuous learning and career growth.

Industry: IT Services
In Spain: Madrid, Barcelona, Valladolid

In their own words

About the company & team

At Cognizant Spain we have got the Team that you'll want to be part of: great colleagues to count on, continuous training, and exciting transformation programs!

Additional information

HIGH QUALITY PROJECT.
You will take ownership of complex international programs and lead delivery excellence. Show us what you're made of!

LATEST TECHNOLOGIES.
We know you are passionate about BPM and Pega ecosystems. You will work with the latest Pega platforms while shaping enterprise-grade solutions.

LEARNING.
Your current knowledge is never enough, is it? You'll have access to learning platforms to grow into leadership, architecture, and next-gen technologies like AI & GenAI in BPM.

TEAMWORK.
This team will always be there for you! You will lead talented teams, but also collaborate with global experts across delivery, architecture, and consulting.

INTERNATIONAL TEAM.
Use your communication skills to engage with distributed teams and stakeholders across Europe and beyond.

CAREER PLAN.
It is a fact-here you'll grow in every direction: vertically into senior leadership roles and horizontally into architecture, consulting, or practice leadership.

To sum up!

Apply to this position if you want to grow as a Pega Senior Architect, lead strategic BPM programs, and make a real impact while being surrounded by a collaborative, innovative, and forward-thinking environment!

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