Pega Lead System Architect (LSA) (all humans)

Make a difference in the financial life of millions of people: At Erste Digital you are co-creating the digital future, in which better financial health is possible. #believeinyourself

We are part of Erste Group – the largest banking group in Central and Eastern Europe with more than 2,500 branches and over 45,000 employees. Our more than 2,000 IT experts and enthusiasts are the bank's Digital Muscle.

What to do:

• Lead the design, architecture, and implementation of Pega solutions.

• Define scalable and reusable application structures and components.

• Optimize performance, maintain security settings, and ensure guardrail compliance.

• Mentor junior team members and guide best practices.

• Collaborate closely with architects, analysts, and business stakeholders.

• Contribute to CI/CD pipeline setup, deployment preparation, and technical quality assurance.

• Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to development standards.

You check these boxes:

• Several years of hands‑on Pega development experience.

• Pega CSA + CSSA certifications (CLSA preferred).

• Deep expertise in Pega rule types, integrations, APIs, and system architecture.

• Strong understanding of performance tuning and solution design.

• Proven experience mentoring developers and guiding technical decisions.

• Strong ownership mentality and ability to work independently.

• Fluent in English, German is a plus.
  

Why you will like us:

• Possibility to benefit and learn from our international, talented and passionate community at Erste

• Interest groups and clubs: Take part in discussions and get involved in projects. Numerous interest groups invite you to engage with a topic

• Health Care – Taking care of your health is important. That’s why we contribute to your above standard medical examination and provide a helpline in case of hard lifetime situations. You also receive a salary compensation during sick leave

• Work-Life-Balance – Sabbatical, paternity leave, contribution to marriage & childbirth, 4 days of extra holiday per year, contribution to the 3rd pillar and MultiSport card. This is how we promote a balance between work, leisure, and family

• Employee Referral Program – Become a talent scout for career opportunities in IT. We are rewarding every successful referral for Erste Digital

• A competitive and performance-related salary dependent on your professional and personal qualifications is granted - we are obliged by law to quote the minimum wage of EUR 2800,- gross per month for this full time position. But this is just a formality, we are more than happy to discuss your actual expectations.

The way we are:

Erste Group considers the diversity of its employees as key to innovation and success. As employer we are proud to offer everyone equal chances, irrespective of age, skin colour, religious belief, gender, sexual orientation or origin.