Pega Business Architect

Information Technology Washington, District Of Columbia


Description

Title: Pega Business Architect
Location: Washington, DC
Terms: Full-time
Clearance: Public Trust
Travel: 0-20%
Education: BS/BA degree in a related area (or equivalent)
Experience: 6 to 8 years
 

RESULTS. INNOVATION. VALUES. ACCOUNTABILITY

That is RIVA. Our employee-first approach has manifested a culture that attracts the best and brightest. By investing in people first, and providing a flexible work environment, our employees have higher morale, higher productivity rates, and lower turnover. At RIVA, people are our #1 priority.

Position Description

The Pega Business Architect will collaborate with stakeholders to evaluate existing processes, clarify strategic objectives, and develop and implement efficient solutions using the Pega platform. Responsibilities include formulating test plans, developing user guides, and managing work items through Azure DevOps. The role requires strong problem-solving skills, experience with Pega integrations, and proficiency in digital whiteboarding tools. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Agile methodologies, exceptional communication skills, and a passion for improving business processes through innovative solutions.

Responsibilities:

  • Thought Leadership - Work with stakeholders to evaluate existing processes, clarify strategic objectives, and contribute to development plans. Analyze and recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency. Deliverables include development plans and process diagrams.
  • Critical Thinking & Analysis - Utilize strong problem-solving skills to critically analyze user feedback and requirements. Break down problems into manageable portions for development teams or clients. Deliverables include flow charts and diagrams.
  • Digital Whiteboarding Tools - Employ digital whiteboarding tools (Visio, Adobe XD, PowerPoint, Figma) to provide centralized points of reference in virtual meetings, facilitating discussion and feedback. Adapt to user input in real-time to generate documentation. Deliverables include flow charts and diagrams.
  • Test Plans - Develop test plans for User Acceptance Testing (UAT) scenarios, including the creation of UAT web pages outlining roles and steps for testers. Deliverables include test plans and UAT web pages.
  • DevOps, Documentation & Collaboration - Administer Work Item Management platforms such as Azure DevOps by running meetings, creating and running queries, and keeping work items up to date to ensure teams are on track. Develop documentation and user guides for NIA applications to assist fellow developers and NIA staff. Communicate clearly and collaborate with teams to iterate on ideas beneficial to the institute. Deliverables include up-to-date work items, Azure DevOps queries, comprehensive documentation, and user guides.

Requirements:

  • Pega business Architect Certification required.
  •  Management and Case Management.
  • Extensive experience in Agile methodologies (Scrum, SAFe, Kanban), facilitating Scrum ceremonies, and leading Scrum teams.
  • Proficient in Business Analysis, Project Management, Product Management, and Release Management.
  • Strong knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) using Agile frameworks.
  • Expert in gathering, analyzing, and translating business requirements into functional specifications.
  • Skilled in using digital whiteboarding tools (Visio, Adobe XD, PowerPoint, Figma).
  • Experience with developing test plans and managing User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
  • Proficient in administering Work Item Management platforms such as Azure DevOps.
  • Experience with Pega Platform – Proven experience with designing and implementing solutions on the Pega platform, including Pega Rules Process Commander (PRPC).
  • Pega Integration – Experience integrating Pega with other systems, such as Salesforce or other CRM solutions, to create end-to-end processes.
  • Pega Decisioning and Analytics – Familiarity with Pega Decisioning and Analytics to drive business processes and customer engagement strategies.
  • Pega Case Management – Expertise in developing and managing case management solutions using Pega.
  • Pega UI/UX Design – Proficient in designing user interfaces and user experiences within the Pega platform.
  • Pega Administration – Experience with Pega administration tasks such as managing users, access controls, and environment configurations.
  • Exceptional communication and liaison skills to facilitate collaboration across teams and stakeholders.

Salary Ranges: $100,000 - 250,000
RIVA Solutions is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any protect class.  If you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please email [email protected].  Only messages left for this purpose will be returned.