About this Sr. System Architect role at Accenture Federal Services
Accenture Federal Services · Onsite · Washington, DC
At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people. Our 13,000+ people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the limitless potential of technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations.
Join Accenture Federal Services, a technology company within global Accenture. Recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work, we offer a collaborative and caring community where you feel like you belong and are empowered to grow, learn and thrive through hands-on experience, certifications, industry training and more.
Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward!
The Work
The Sr. System Architect contributes to the design, configuration, and delivery of Pega‑based solutions that support both business and technical requirements. Under the guidance of senior architects, this role develops core application components, supports integrations, troubleshoots moderately complex issues, and ensures adherence to Pega guardrails and engineering best practices. The role collaborates closely with analysts, developers, and stakeholders to deliver scalable, maintainable solutions while continuing to grow technical depth in Pega architecture and application development.
Key Responsibilities
- Contribute to the design and configuration of Pega‑based solutions that align with business and technical requirements under guidance from senior architects
- Develop, configure, and implement Pega application components including case types, flows, activities, UI rules, and integrations
- Collaborate with business analysts, developers, and stakeholders to help define system specifications, workflows, data requirements, and integration needs
- Ensure adherence to Pega guardrails, coding standards, and software engineering best practices throughout the development lifecycle
- Provide technical support and mentorship to junior developers, escalating complex design decisions as needed
- Troubleshoot and resolve moderately complex Pega issues such as workflow logic, integration errors, and rule conflicts
- Participate in code reviews, ensuring quality, performance, maintainability, and adherence to standards
- Recommend opportunities to optimize existing Pega processes and leverage new Pega capabilities
- Support integration activities for Pega applications with enterprise systems and APIs (REST/SOAP)
- Stay current on evolving Pega tools, frameworks, and platform enhancements
Here’s What You Need:
- Bachelor’s Degree required
- 2+ years of professional experience
- Hands‑on experience with Pega application development, including case management, rule configuration, data pages, UI development, and workflow automation
- Strong foundation in software engineering and enterprise application development
- Experience using Pega PRPC, Dev Studio, App Studio, or Designer Studio
- Ability to translate business needs into scalable and maintainable system designs with direction from senior architects
- Experience building and supporting integrations between Pega and external systems via APIs, services, or connectors
- Familiarity with version control systems, Agile delivery practices, and CI/CD pipelines
- Strong analytical thinking, problem‑solving ability, and communication skills
Bonus Points If:
- Pega certifications (e.g., CSA, CSSA)
- Advanced hands‑on experience with Pega PRPC and reusable rule components
- Understanding of Pega frameworks, rule‑reuse patterns, and integration design
- Experience contributing to system architecture discussions or guiding technical teammates
- Exposure to cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) and enterprise integration patterns
- Skills in Pega Architecture or Software Engineering
Eligibility Requirements:
- Must be a U.S. Citizen
#LI-Platforms
As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland. The base pay range for this position in these locations is shown below. Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits. You can find more information on benefits here. We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.
The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland is:
$78,600—$160,200 USD
What We Believe
As a company wholly dedicated to serving the US federal government, we bring together the best talent to help reinvent how federal agencies operate and deliver greater value for their mission and the American people. We have an unwavering commitment to creating a culture in which all our people are respected, feel a sense of belonging, and have equal opportunity. As a business imperative, every person at Accenture Federal Services has the responsibility to create and sustain a culture where everyone feels welcomed and included. This is grounded in our core values and our experience that hiring and developing great people who reflect different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds is key to driving innovation and delivering the results that our clients and the country count on.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative, more competitive, and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities. For details, view a copy of the Accenture Federal Services Equal Opportunity Policy Statement.
Accenture Federal Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Additionally, as an Affirmative Action Employer for Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, Accenture Federal Services is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.
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Accenture Federal Services is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances, including reasonable accommodation when needed. If you are hired by Accenture Federal Services and require accommodation to perform the essential functions of your role, you will be asked to participate in our reasonable accommodation process. Accommodations made to facilitate the recruiting process are not a guarantee of future or continued accommodations once hired.
If you are being considered for employment opportunities with Accenture Federal Services and need an accommodation for a disability or religious observance during the interview process or for the job you are interviewing for, please speak with your recruiter.
Other Employment Statements
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Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture Federal Services or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration.
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