Pega Senior Architech / Tech Lead (remote from Spain)

Pega Senior Architect

English & Spanish Required / Remote from Spain

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?

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!

What will be your mission?

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 will make you successful in this position?

Mandatory:

• 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)

Desirable:

• 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

Responsibilities:

• 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

Why choose us?

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.

Other benefits that you’ll find:

• 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

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!

Additional employment information
Compensation information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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About Cognizant:
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, bridging the gap between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, drive tangible outcomes and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at cognizant.ai or @cognizant.