Senior Pega Engineer at ING in Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines

Job Overview • As a Senior Pega Developer, you will play a pivotal role in our dynamic team, bringing a mastery of Pega development principles to the forefront. Your responsibilities encompass leading the design and implementation of complex Pega applications, showcasing a comprehensive understanding of workflows, integrations, and system optimization. With a demonstrated ability to handle intricate development tasks independently, you will contribute significantly to the success of our projects. • You will be a member of the Pega Manila Center of Excellence (CoE), which caters to various business domains such as Wholesale Banking, Retail, and many more. The Pega CoE provides high-quality, scalable Pega solutions that drive efficiency and innovation across these diverse business areas. • In this role, you will work in a squad alongside your Product Owner (PO) and Junior Developers, contributing to strategic decision-making processes, and mentoring junior developers. You will collaborate closely with Customer Journey Experts (CJE), and other stakeholders to gather requirements and ensure that the applications meet business needs. Your direct line of reporting will be to your Chapter Lead, who will guide your development and ensure alignment with overall team goals and standards. Key Responsibilities • Advanced Application Development: Lead the design and development of complex Pega applications, ensuring robust workflows, user interfaces, and business logic. • Strategic Implementation: Develop and implement strategies for optimizing Pega applications for performance, scalability, and maintainability. Problem Solving: Diagnose and resolve intricate technical issues, applying advanced problem-solving skills to ensure seamless operation. • Collaboration: Work closely with Customer Journey Experts (CJEs), Architects, and other stakeholders to gather and translate requirements into effective Pega solutions. • Mentorship and Leadership: Mentor and guide junior developers, sharing expertise and fostering a culture of learning and development within the team. • Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices to enhance development efficiency and application quality. Key Capabilities/Experience • Extensive experience in Pega development, with a comprehensive understanding of Pega rules, classes, flows, and data structures. • Advanced knowledge of Pega Platform Architecture and design principles • Expertise in Pega integration patterns and best practices • Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills • Experienced in Agile / Scrum / DevOps projects. • Have great analytical skills and have a conceptual / architectural understanding. • Experienced working in a complex, regulated environment such as a large financial institution Minimum Qualifications • 5+ years of extensive experience in Pega development • Pega Certification: Certified Senior System Architect (CSSA) / Certified Lead System Architect (CLSA) – preferred but not mandatory • Fluent in English speaking and writing and a good communicator in general. • Able to bring all ideas/opinions to one conclusion to help make decisions. • Up to date with new Technology and have a deep understanding of when to use it. • Humble in approach and not afraid to be wrong. • Proud of what they do and enjoy sharing this with your external network.