Senior Applications Engineer, Pega Customer Service

Pegasystems Inc

Waltham, MA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$96,800–$144,800 Per Year
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Best Practices, Blog, Blueprints, Cloud Computing, Communication Skills, Compensation Management, Compensation and Benefits, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Consulting, Continuous Improvement, Customer Service Software, Customer Support/Service, Decision Support, Develop and Maintain Customers, Electrical Engineering, English Language, Facebook, Government, Identify Issues, JSON, Leading Edge Technology, LinkedIn, Multiplatform/Cross-Platform, Operational Support, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Product Demonstration, Product Design, Product Development, Production Systems, Proof of Concept, REST (Representational State Transfer), Regulations, Requirements Management, Resolve Customer Issues, SOAP (Simple Object Access Protocol), Software Design, Software Development, Software Engineering, Team Building, Team Player, Technical Leadership, Technical Support, Time Management, Trademarks, Twitter, Use Cases, Writing Skills, XML (EXtensible Markup Language), YouTube
LOCATION
Waltham, MA
POSTED
4 days ago

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Senior Applications Engineer, Pega Customer Service

Job Category: Product Engineering

Location: US - Massachusetts - Waltham

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Meet Our Team:

Customer Service team is responsible for designing and implementing features on top of Pega Platform while building consumer grade Customer Service application features that can be smoothly taken up by our internal customers; and external customers alike. This team churns out multiple product releases in a year while ensuring we maintain the highest level of product quality and cover multiple scenarios involving Performance, Scalability, HA, Implementation, Security and Accessibility. High emphasis is given to architecture and designs while also enhancing application maturity. You will be the catalyst and focal point guiding a talented engineering team building differentiated products enabling Pega customers in their efforts to serve customers.

Picture Yourself at Pega:

Pega is changing the way the world builds software. In this role, you will be part of highly engaged teams designing and developing best-in-class solutions applying modern & cutting-edge technologies. This is your opportunity to be part of a highly engaged, creative and vibrant team to get your hands on leading technologies to solve interesting customers problems.

At Pega, we actively explore and embrace emerging AI capabilities with curiosity, responsibility, and a drive for meaningful innovation. You will work in an environment where AI enabled tools are used to enhance learning, improve engineering efficiency, and support better decision making across the cloud platform.

We expect engineers to apply critical thinking to all AI generated outputs-validating accuracy, quality, and relevance before applying them in production environments. We view AI maturity as a spectrum, progressing from foundational adoption toward more strategic, advocacy driven integration, and you will play an active role in that journey.

What You''ll Do at Pega:

  • Contribute to design and development of features enabling customers to differentiate themselves from competitors and driving them to stay ahead
  • Visualize scenarios, needs of vertical apps and design robust models
  • Identify and assess the impact of an enhancement or a change across multiple vertical apps (consuming) and drive an optimal solution.
  • Adopt best design / coding practices supporting backward compatibility, seamless cloud upgrades generating optimal performance.
  • Carry out proof of concepts, spikes for use cases dealing with complex scenarios
  • Adapt to frequent change
  • Exhibit a commitment to continuous learning and development
  • Work in strict timeframes and meet aggressive deadlines
  • Work as part of a collaborative team with mindful of good software development patterns and practices surrounded by fun loving talented engineers
  • Work with product manager to understand the supported scheme(s) association regulations or changes and work towards development.

Who You Are:

A result oriented individual, driven with passion and ability to explore solutions and solve complex customer problems.

  • 4-6 years of software development experience, preferably working experience on Pega's PRPC tool.
  • BE or master's degree in computer science, Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering
  • Strong PRPC technical skills, preferably Pega 8 and above. Participates in design and development of features
  • Good to have exposure on Low-Code development.

You demonstrate a strong Growth Mindset-embracing curiosity, continuous learning, and adaptability in a fast-changing technology environment. You are comfortable speaking about AI with confidence and conviction, and you view AI as an enabler to improve outcomes rather than a substitute for sound engineering principles.

You challenge assumptions, learn quickly from change, and apply critical thinking to validate outputs and make informed decisions. You bring a thoughtful, quality driven approach to your work and actively contribute to a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

What You''ve Accomplished:

  • Exposure to integration technologies like XML, JSON, REST, SOAP
  • Ability to effectively articulate technical challenges and solutions
  • Partner with internal clients, like Product Managers, to align business goals with implementation results
  • Demonstrates customer empathy, willing to adopt best practices ensuring delivered work exceeds customer ever changing demands
  • A creative problem solver - passionate to analyze, identify and solve problems
  • Team player with good verbal and written communication skill
  • Ability to design solutions to simple to medium complex problems/use cases using Pega decisioning technologies
  • Thorough understanding of (Pega based) applications' architecture you have previously worked on
  • Ability to think and code fast independently with little hand holding and mostly driven with self- initiation
  • Ability to adapt to changes quickly

Pega Offers You:

  • Gartner Analyst acclaimed technology leadership across our categories of products
  • Continuous learning and development opportunities
  • An innovative, inclusive, agile, flexible, and fun work environment
  • Competitive global benefits program inclusive of pay and bonus incentive, employee equity in the company
  • An opportunity to work in an organization that actively invests in AI enabled learning, innovation, and responsible adoption across its engineering practices

Additional Information

Base salary range for this role is 96,800 - 144,800 USD annually. This role may also be eligible for annual bonus OR commission, as well as benefits and other incentives.

The final compensation will be determined during the offer process based on the candidate''s education, experience, skills, and qualifications, as well as market conditions and may vary from the posted range. We will share an information on benefits, bonus/commission, and other pay components for this role at the relevant recruitment stage.

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Pega embraces the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) to improve efficiency, consistency, and fairness across our business. We encourage thoughtful and ethical adoption of AI technologies that support people-not replace them. We may use AI‑enabled tools in our recruitment process. These tools are designed to assist us by providing insights and operational support.

All hiring decisions are made based on human review and judgment. You may have the right to request human review, provide additional information, or raise questions about how such tools are used.

Culture

At Pegasystems, we foster an environment where people feel valued and empowered to contribute their best. With global clients across industries and regions, we know our success depends on the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents of our people. Ours is a workplace where everyone can grow, collaborate, and deliver meaningful outcomes.

We encourage candidates from all backgrounds and experiences and focus on the core competencies and mindset needed to thrive in a role.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, Pegasystems will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant''s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran or disability status, or any other category protected by law.

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For positions requiring access to technical data subject to export control regulations such as this, Pegasystems may need to obtain export license approval from the U.S. Government and EU Authorities for certain individuals.

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If you require reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (US only) or comparable regional regulations in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact us here or contact (US only) 1-888-PEGA-NOW and/or 225 Wyman Street Waltham, MA 02451 ATTN: Benefits.

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About the Company

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Pegasystems Inc

Since 1971, P E Systems has been providing professional systems engineering and acquisition management services. The firm has CONUS locations in Virginia, Maryland, Massachusetts, Oklahoma and Ohio, and overseas in Japan, Bahrain and Italy. The company provides a range of technical capabilities supporting many different clients. P E Systems practices a full service approach through its use of flexible, mission-oriented teams that bring the right resources together to meet all customer requirements. Our emphasis is on personnel both acquiring and retaining a staff of qualified engineering and technical professionals through selective recruiting and a comprehensive benefits program has contributed to our continued success in supporting a wide range of government organizations.

P E Systems has developed strong core capabilities in systems engineering, specialized acquisition support, and communications interface programs through provision of technical, program management and systems acquisition support as both a prime and subcontractor. We have established strategic relationships with our Partners.

P E Systems has a long history of providing superior technical support services in a cost-effective manner. Our Quality Policy further describes the focus on quality that helps us achieve this level of service.

  • 2017 –  Summit Research Corporation (SRC) merged into P E Systems on March 1, 2017, assuming all contract obligations
  • 2016 – Jack Grady appointed to Vice-President of Operations and Dayton Division Manager
  • 2007 – Opened new offices and San Antonio, TX
  • 2006 – Graduated from 8(a) program
  • 2003 – P E Systems achieves ISO 9001 certification
  • 2000 – P E Systems acquired Atlantic Analysis Corporation to enhance IT offerings with Oracle database development capabilities
  • 1998 – Acquired Bahan Dennis, Inc. (BDI), which has been integrated into the company operating structure, as the Dayton, OH Division. It provides program management and systems functional support to the Aeronautical Systems Center, AFMC, Material Systems Group (ESC) and the Air Force Reserve Command Detachments at Wright Patterson AFB, OH
  • 1997 – Became an 8(a) certified small business and gained approval for a GSA Schedule for Information Technology Services
  • 1996 – P E Systems acquired Summit Research Corporation (SRC) as a wholly owned subsidiary specializing in Exercise/Performance/Acoustic Analysis, Training, and Information Technology services, primarily for the U.S. Navy
  • 1995  – Wes King acquired P E Systems
  • 1971  –  P E Systems founded
  • 1971  –  P E Systems was formed to provide technical, scientific, and programmatic management and systems acquisition support to the Department of Defense as well as other government and commercial organizations
COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Computer/IT Services
FOUNDED
1971
WEBSITE
https://www.pesystems.com/