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Capgemini Invent

Pega Lead System Architect (LSA) - Payments Investigations

New York, NY, USPosted 2 days ago
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Job Description

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Location - Pittsburgh PA

Job Description

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Pega Lead System Architect (LSA) to lead the design, development, and transformation of enterprise-scale Payments Investigation platforms using Pega Smart Investigate (SI).
The role focuses on building scalable, AI-enabled, high straight-through-processing (STP) solutions for complex wholesale banking operations involving SWIFT, cross-border, and ISO-based payments ecosystems.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead end-to-end architecture and design of Pega Smart Investigate (SI) solutions, ensuring scalability, security, and API-first integration
  • Design and optimize payment investigation workflows across SWIFT (MT/MX), ISO 20022, and cross-border payment systems
  • Define and govern case lifecycle management including case intake, routing, orchestration, and resolution
  • Drive implementation and delivery of SI platforms, ensuring adherence to Pega guardrails, SDLC, and performance standards
  • Enable AI-driven automation, including intelligent routing, case enrichment, and integration with GenAI/agent-based solutions
  • Improve platform performance and STP rates through queue management, SLA optimization, and workload orchestration
  • Collaborate with stakeholders and lead onshore-offshore teams, providing architectural guidance and ensuring successful program delivery


Required Skills & Experience

  • Pega LSA certification (mandatory) with strong expertise in Pega 8.x / Infinity platform
  • Hands-on experience in Pega Smart Investigate / Smart Dispute and advanced case management design
  • Deep domain knowledge in payments investigations, SWIFT messaging (MT/MX), ISO 20022, and exception handling
  • Strong experience in integration architectures (REST/SOAP APIs, event-driven systems, microservices)
  • Proven ability to design high-volume, scalable systems with queue processing, SLA management, and workload distribution
  • Exposure to cloud environments (Pega Cloud, AWS preferred) and modern enterprise architecture patterns
  • Familiarity with AI/GenAI integration, automation frameworks, and productivity tools in enterprise platforms

The base compensation range for this role in the posted location is: $96366 to $150000 

Capgemini provides compensation range information in accordance with applicable national, state, provincial, and local pay transparency laws. The base compensation range listed for this position reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation Capgemini, in good faith, believes it may pay for the role at the time of this posting. This range may be subject to change as permitted by law.

The actual compensation offered to any candidate may fall outside of the posted range and will be determined based on multiple factors legally permitted in the applicable jurisdiction.

These may include, but are not limited to: Geographic location, Education and qualifications, Certifications and licenses, Relevant experience and skills, Seniority and performance, Market and business consideration, Internal pay equity.

It is not typical for candidates to be hired at or near the top of the posted compensation range.

In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for additional compensation such as variable incentives, bonuses, or commissions, depending on the position and applicable laws.

 

Capgemini offers a comprehensive, non-negotiable benefits package to all regular, full-time employees. In the U.S. and Canada, available benefits are determined by local policy and eligibility and may include: 

  • Paid time off based on employee grade (A-F), defined by policy: Vacation: 12-25 days, depending on grade, Company paid holidays, Personal Days, Sick Leave
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage (or provincial healthcare coordination in Canada)
  • Retirement savings plans (e.g., 401(k) in the U.S., RRSP in Canada)
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Employee assistance programs
  • Other benefits as provided by local policy and eligibility

Important Notice: Compensation (including bonuses, commissions, or other forms of incentive pay) is not considered earned, vested, or payable until it becomes due under the terms of applicable plans or agreements and is subject to Capgemini’s discretion, consistent with applicable laws. The Company reserves the right to amend or withdraw compensation programs at any time, within the limits of applicable legislation.

 

Disclaimers

Capgemini is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging inclusion in the workplace. Capgemini also participates in the Partnership Accreditation in Indigenous Relations (PAIR) program which supports meaningful engagement with Indigenous communities across Canada by promoting fairness, accessibility, inclusion and respect.  We value the rich cultural heritage and contributions of Indigenous Peoples and actively work to create a welcoming and respectful environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender identity/expression, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.

This is a general description of the Duties, Responsibilities and Qualifications required for this position. Physical, mental, sensory or environmental demands may be referenced in an attempt to communicate the manner in which this position traditionally is performed. Whenever necessary to provide individuals with disabilities an equal employment opportunity, Capgemini will consider reasonable accommodations that might involve varying job requirements and/or changing the way this job is performed, provided that such accommodation does not pose an undue hardship. Capgemini is committed to providing reasonable accommodation during our recruitment process. If you need assistance or accommodation, please reach out to your recruiting contact.

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Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organizations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs. It delivers end-to-end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fueled by its market leading capabilities in AI, generative AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem.

 

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