San Jose, CA (Onsite) | Contract (6 Months) | $85/hour
Design, develop, and optimize enterprise-grade Pega applications, ensuring business continuity through expert release management, production support, and system performance optimization.
A leading global technology services organization is seeking an experienced Pega Developer with deep expertise in Pega Platform development, case management, and end-to-end release management. This role will support critical enterprise operations, lead production issue resolution, and manage large-scale data optimizations to maintain seamless system performance.
This position is 100% onsite in San Jose, CA .
The Pega Developer will serve as a trusted technical authority for high-stakes production systems, managing monthly release cycles, troubleshooting complex issues, and ensuring data integrity across enterprise environments. The ideal candidate brings 10+ years of IT experience with advanced Pega development expertise, strong SQL skills, and experience working in large enterprise ecosystems.
Design, develop, and maintain applications using the Pega Platform , with a focus on case management and process automation.
Lead the monthly Pega release cycle , overseeing testing, QA coordination, deployment, and post-release monitoring.
Provide production support and resolve high-priority technical issues to ensure business continuity.
Serve as the primary point of contact for data integrity , leading large-scale optimizations and cleanups to prevent system slowdowns or outages.
Utilize AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot) to write complex SQL queries, streamline troubleshooting, and enhance delivery speed.
Collaborate with QA, DevOps, and data engineering teams to support testing, deployment, and system performance.
Ensure all configurations, deployments, and changes align with enterprise standards and governance.
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and identify automation opportunities within the release cycle.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
10+ years of total IT experience , including 8+ years in Pega application development and release management.
Proven expertise in Pega Platform , Confluent Cloud , Kafka integration , or API-based architectures .
Strong experience in SQL , large-scale data operations, and performance optimization.
Hands-on experience with AI-assisted tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot) for query writing and automation.
Demonstrated success in managing end-to-end release cycles , including testing and deployment.
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills for complex production systems.
Preferred Experience & Skills
Pega Certifications: Certified Pega Senior System Architect (CSSA) or Certified Pega Lead System Architect (CLSA).
Experience with DevOps tools (Jenkins, Git) and CI/CD pipelines.
Familiarity with REST/SOAP APIs , Java/OOP, and cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
Prior experience mentoring junior developers or leading small project teams.
Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across technical and business teams.
Reliable, solution-oriented problem solver who thrives in high-pressure environments.
Detail-oriented, process-driven, and accountable for delivery excellence.
Committed to maintaining performance, compliance, and system integrity.
Proactive leader who anticipates issues and implements sustainable fixes.