Systems Architect

About this role

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 System Architect will assist in designing, configuring, and implementing Pega‑based solutions under the guidance of senior team members. This role focuses on developing foundational Pega application components, supporting integrations, troubleshooting entry‑level issues, and continuously learning evolving Pega platform capabilities. The System Architect will work closely with business analysts, developers, and stakeholders to translate requirements into functional Pega configurations while adhering to guardrails and best practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and configuration of Pega‑based solutions under the direction of senior architects and developers

• Develop, configure, and implement basic Pega application components (case types, flows, UI rules, data transforms, simple integrations)

• Collaborate with business analysts, developers, and stakeholders to understand system specifications, workflow needs, and data requirements

• Follow Pega guardrails, coding standards, and software engineering best practices throughout the development lifecycle

• Seek guidance from experienced team members while building independent technical capability

• Troubleshoot and resolve entry‑level Pega issues; escalate complex problems appropriately

• Participate in code reviews and apply feedback to improve code quality and maintainability

• Assist in identifying opportunities to optimize existing processes and leverage new Pega features

• Support basic integration activities between Pega applications and enterprise systems (REST/SOAP or similar connectors)

• Stay current on evolving Pega platform features, tools, and frameworks to support continuous learning

Here’s What You Need:

• Bachelor’s Degree required

• 0–1+ years of professional experience

• Foundational experience with Pega application development (case types, rules, workflow automation through coursework, internship, or early career experience)

• Basic knowledge of software engineering principles and application lifecycle concepts

• Exposure to Pega PRPC, Dev Studio, App Studio, or Designer Studio

• Ability to translate business requirements into simple Pega configurations with guidance

• Introductory experience or exposure to integrating Pega with external systems (APIs, services, connectors)

• Familiarity with version control systems, Agile development practices, and basic CI/CD concepts

• Strong analytical thinking, problem‑solving abilities, communication skills, and a desire to learn

Bonus Points If You Have:

• Pega CSA certification (or actively working toward certification)

• Experience with Pega PRPC beyond foundational training

• Understanding of Pega frameworks, reusable components, or rule‑reuse patterns

• Exposure to enterprise integration concepts or cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

• Experience contributing to group projects or supporting technical teammates

• Background or interest 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: $64,000 — $124,200 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

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