Lead Pega Developer

Please note: This role is contingent upon a contract award. While it is not an immediate opening, we are actively conducting interviews and extending offers in anticipation of the award.

The Work

Our Digital Modernization Division is an information technology and management consulting department that offers integrated, strategic solutions to its public and private-sector clients. ICF has the expertise, agility, and commitment to design, build, and operate high-performance IT engines to support all aspects of our client’s business. 

We are seeking an experienced Lead Pega Developer to lead the design, development, and implementation of Pega-based solutions for government survey programs. This role involves collaborating with stakeholders, ensuring compliance with federal standards, and delivering high-quality applications that streamline survey processes.

Job Location: Remote work is authorized. Must support US Eastern time zone working hours.

*If you accept this position, you should note that ICF does monitor employee work locations blocks access from foreign locations/foreign IP addresses and prohibits personal VPN connections. 

What You Will Do:

• Lead the design and development of Pega applications for survey management and data collection

• Translate business requirements into scalable Pega solutions aligned with government standards

• Oversee application architecture, integration, and performance optimization.

• Collaborate with business analysts, QA teams, and project managers to ensure timely delivery

• Mentor junior developers and enforce best practices in Pega development.

• Support deployment, troubleshooting, and enhancements in production environments

• Ensure compliance with security, accessibility, and data privacy regulations

What You Will Bring With You:

• US Citizenship required by the government client

• Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust

• Candidate must reside in the U.S., be authorized to work in the U.S., and all work must be performed in the U.S.

• Candidate must have lived in the U.S. for three (3) full years out of the last five (5) years

• Highschool degree with at least 10 years in a leadership or technical lead role

• 6+ years of experience with Pega PRPC, including system architecture, design, and development

What We Would Like You To Bring With You:

• Pega Certified Senior System Architect (CSSA) or higher

• Strong understanding of Pega PRPC architecture, case management, and integration

• Familiarity with DevOps tools (e.g., Jenkins, Git, Maven) in a Pega context.

• Knowledge of cloud-based deployments (e.g., Pega Cloud, AWS, Azure)

• Exposure to Java, RDBMS, or other complementary technologies

• Experience working on a project using the Scaled Agile Framework

• Experience in a software development team building modern software products.

• Solid understanding of Agile methodologies and SDLC best practices

• Experience working in large enterprise environments or on government contracts

• Docker experience and/or an understanding of containerization

Professional Skills:

• Highly effective analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interface effectively at all levels of the business

• Organized, detailed, oriented, and able to prioritize and multi-task

• Strong oral and written communication skills and the willingness to use them.

• A strong sense of ownership and engagement.

At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate orassistwith responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is notpermitted. This policy is in place tomaintainthe integrity and authenticity of the interview process. 

However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodation that involves the use of AI. Ifsuch anaccommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at candidateaccommodation@icf.com. Weare dedicated to providingthe necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.