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 general 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 coordinationSupport 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.

LATEST TECHNOLOGIES.

LEARNING.

TEAMWORK.

INTERNATIONAL TEAM.

CAREER PLAN.

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

📌 Pega Senior Architech / Tech Lead (Remote From Spain) (Madrid)
🏢 Cognizant
📍 Madrid