Pega Cssa - Certified Senior System ArchitectLocation - Brazil 100% RemoteDuration: ContractThe Pega Cssa should be able to use Pega to design and build for reusability across multiple lines of business. It includes applying best practices, understanding application debugging and performance tuning, and addressing security/access requirements in an application.Responsibilities:Responsible for technical oversight and implementation of Pega solutionsResponsible for developing optimal architecture and design for the applications/solutionsProvide technical leadership and guidance to the team to design, develop and optimize business processes across the Pega platformAssist in requirement analysis and risk mitigation planning throughout sprint iteration/project lifecycleOversee and lead the aspects of design, coding, QA, support, integration and implementation of Pega applicationsDevelop and document reusable design and implementation methodologies, tools and frameworks that can be leveraged across projectsPerform code review for the developed Pega solutions and ensure the coding standards are metRegularly assess and review system architecture/design for both new and existing applications to ensure the design guidelines and standards are metInvolve in developing custom system integration components based on business requirementsSuggest alternatives to custom solutions to render Pega out of the box (ootb) solutionsInvolve in developing UAT and performance testing plans to validate features and functionalitiesPlay a key role in developing upgrades and enhancements to current Pega applicationsEstablish governance, technical standards, compliances and best practices for the Pega CoEManage and monitor tasks and schedules using tracking tools such as JIRA, Agile Studio, Rational Team Concert, etc.Identify opportunities for automation across processes (such as testing, deployment) and assist in implementing automation wherever possibleAssist in resolving defects detected by the QA team by troubleshooting and/or recommending fixes for defectsDefine metrics and communicate the progress and status of the projects to senior leadershipMonitors performance of the Pega environment (including data layer) using ootb indicators as well as using custom scripts to ensure healthy and stable environmentBasic Requirements:Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering or a related field required.