Senior Pega Developer

Job Description: Senior Pega Developer Location: Toronto, ON (Hybrid 2-3 Days onsite) Role Type: Contract Position Overview We are seeking an experienced and hands-on Senior Pega Developer to join our Banking Technology Solutions team. In this role, you will design, develop, and implement enterprise-level Pega applications that drive core banking processes, digital transformation, and customer experience enhancements. You will work closely with Lead System Architects (LSAs), Business Analysts, and cross-functional technology teams to build scalable, high-performance BPM solutions within a cloud-native banking ecosystem. Key Responsibilities • Application Development & Architecture: Design, build, and unit-test complex Pega workflows, rules, class structures, data models, and user interfaces following Pega Guardrails and CIBC architectural standards. • Integrations: Design and implement seamless integrations using REST/SOAP APIs, Kafka, MQ, and database connections to interface Pega with core banking systems and microservices. • Performance Tuning: Conduct code reviews, identify performance bottlenecks, and optimize rulesets using Pega Performance Analyzer (PAL), Tracer, and DB Trace. • Agile Collaboration: Participate actively in daily standups, sprint planning, backlog refinement, and technical design discussions within an Agile/Scrum framework. • CI/CD & DevOps: Support modern CI/CD pipeline deployments using tools like Jenkins, Git, and Pega Deployment Manager. • Mentorship: Provide guidance to junior/mid-level developers, advocate best practices, and contribute to continuous improvement across the platform team. Required Technical Skills & Qualifications • Certification: Certified Senior System Architect (CSSA) is required. (CLSA is a strong asset). • Pega Expertise: 5+ years of hands-on experience developing enterprise applications on Pega 8.x+ platforms (Pega Infinity). • Core Pega Features: Deep understanding of Class Structure Design, Case Management, SLA management, Decisioning, Declarative Rules, and Data Pages. • Integrations & Security: Strong experience with REST/SOAP integration, Authentication/Authorization (OAuth2, SAML), and secure data handling in banking environments. • Database & SQL: Proficient with relational databases (Oracle, DB2, PostgreSQL) and writing optimized SQL queries. • DevOps: Experience with CI/CD tools, version control (Git), and automated deployment processes. • Domain Experience: Prior experience in Banking, Financial Services, or FinTech (preferably in loan processing, onboarding, risk management, or dispute resolution) is highly preferred. Soft Skills & Competencies • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills. • Excellent communication skills to articulate technical solutions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. • Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative hybrid-agile work environment. Interested candidates Please share your updated resume to harish.a@siriinfoinc.com