Pega Lead System Architect (Independent Contractor)

Location - Canada - Remote - Close to Toronto Salary - Open as per expectations and market Payment - USD Open positions - 10 LSA & 10 SSA Engagement Type: Independent Contractor / B2B Contract Existing Vacancy: Yes, this posting is for an active project requirement.

Key Responsibilities & Role Scope

Pega Solution Architecture: Lead the architecture and design of AI-driven Pega solutions, including application architecture, data modeling, case management design, UI/UX design, and integration architecture aligned to business and technical requirements. Technical Leadership: Provide architectural guidance and technical leadership to Pega teams comprising System Architects, Senior System Architects, and developers, while ensuring adherence to Pega best practices, governance standards, and delivery excellence. Enterprise Reporting: Strong understanding of Pega BIX, along with awareness of OLTP/OLAP concepts, Datamarts, and Data Warehouse architectures. Application Integration: Design and implement scalable integration solutions between Pega applications and external systems using Pega connectors, REST/SOAP APIs, databases, and third-party platforms. Good understanding of enterprise software architecture and integration patterns is required. Performance Engineering: Identify application performance bottlenecks, drive optimization initiatives, and execute performance tuning activities to improve scalability, responsiveness, and operational efficiency of Pega applications. Security & Data Privacy: Good working knowledge of Pega security capabilities including SSO, SSL, encryption standards, PCI-DSS compliance, RBAC, and ABAC models. AI Capabilities: Demonstrate a strong understanding and practical implementation experience of Pega AI capabilities, particularly in GenAI and Agentic AI solutioning. Client Engagement: Work closely with customers, understand complex business challenges, and provide well-structured, solution-oriented recommendations using excellent analytical thinking and stakeholder engagement skills.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field. 8+ years of hands-on experience working on the Pega platform and related frameworks. Experience in the Financial Services domain is highly preferred. Certified Pega Lead System Architect (CLSA) designation is highly desired. Strong knowledge of Pega frameworks such as Customer Service (CS), CDH, Robotics, and KYC. Excellent communication, analytical thinking, stakeholder engagement, and articulation skills. Must be self-motivated, proactive, outcome-driven, and operate effectively in an independent B2B consultant capacity.

Engagement Terms & Compliance

Contract Status: This is an Independent Contractor (B2B) engagement. Selected candidates will operate as independent contractors/vendors and will be responsible for their own tax remittances, business registration/HST, and equipment as required by Canadian law. Work Authorization: Candidates/Entities must be legally authorized to perform contract services in Canada. Equal Opportunity & Accessibility Statement: Bluevoir is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates with disabilities during any stage of the assessment process. AI Screening Notice: Bluevoir may utilize automated applicant tracking systems to assist in initial resume organization and review.