About the Role

The Pega Lead Business Architect (LBA) is the primary technical authority responsible for designing, governing, and delivering high‑scale 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 upgrade‑ready.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

· Lead end‑to‑end 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

Work Model: Hybrid

We believe hybrid work is the way forward and strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this position requires 2–3 days per week onsite at a client or Cognizant office in Irving, TX.

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

Required Qualifications

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

· Hands‑on 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

Preferred Qualifications

These qualifications will help you stand out:

· Pega Lead Business Architect (LBA) certification or equivalent experience

Compensation & Benefits

Applications will be accepted until: April 17, 2026

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

· Incentive Compensation: Eligible for Cognizant’s 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

· Short‑Term and Long‑Term 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.

The Cognizant community:
We are a high caliber team who appreciate and support one another. Our people uphold an energetic, collaborative and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

• Cognizant is a global community with more than 300,000 associates around the world.
• We don’t just dream of a better way – we make it happen.
• We take care of our people, clients, company, communities and climate by doing what’s right.
• We foster an innovative environment where you can build the career path that’s right for you.

About us:
Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes World’s Best Employers 2025) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com

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.

Disclaimer:
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.