Pega Lead System Architect (LSA)
Bangsar South , W.P. Kuala Lumpur
|Hybrid
|Contract
Bangsar South, W.P. Kuala Lumpur
|Hybrid
|Contract
Job ID 8045|Posted Jan 14, 2026
JOB DESCRIPTION
Pega Lead System Architect (LSA)
Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
About Horizontal: Established since 2003 in the US, Horizontal solves complex challenges across two distinct businesses: Horizontal Digital and Horizontal Talent. We are consistently recognized for being a top workplace and one of the fastest-growing private companies. Horizontal Talent specializes in staffing for IT, Digital & Creative, and Business & Strategy markets. We have global offices in the US, UAE, India, Malaysia & Australia.
About the Role: We are seeking an experienced Pega Lead System Architect (LSA) to lead the design, architecture, and delivery of enterprise-scale Pega solutions. The role requires deep hands-on expertise in Pega 8.x and above, strong technical leadership, and the ability to drive complex implementations, upgrades, and platform evolution.
Key Responsibilities:
Key Requirements:
The above description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
About Horizontal: Established since 2003 in the US, Horizontal solves complex challenges across two distinct businesses: Horizontal Digital and Horizontal Talent. We are consistently recognized for being a top workplace and one of the fastest-growing private companies. Horizontal Talent specializes in staffing for IT, Digital & Creative, and Business & Strategy markets. We have global offices in the US, UAE, India, Malaysia & Australia.
About the Role: We are seeking an experienced Pega Lead System Architect (LSA) to lead the design, architecture, and delivery of enterprise-scale Pega solutions. The role requires deep hands-on expertise in Pega 8.x and above, strong technical leadership, and the ability to drive complex implementations, upgrades, and platform evolution.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead end-to-end architecture, design, and delivery of Pega applications
- Act as the technical authority for Pega implementations and mentor development teams
- Ensure adherence to Pega best practices, guardrails, performance, and security standards
- Drive Pega upgrades, platform modernization, and architectural improvements
- Collaborate with business and engineering stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable solutions
- Oversee Pega infrastructure management and deployment readiness
- Support adoption of Pega Constellation where applicable
Key Requirements:
- Pega Lead System Architect (LSA) – Full Certification
- 10+ years of experience with the Pega platform
- Minimum 2 years working as a Lead System Architect
- Hands-on experience with Pega 8.x or above
- Exposure to Pega Constellation is a strong plus
- Experience in Core Java, React, Pega infrastructure management, and Pega upgrades is an advantage
- Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
The above description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Horizontal is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.
We seek to provide employment opportunities to talented, qualified candidates regardless of race, color, sex/gender including gender identity and/or expression, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, citizen status, veteran status, or any other protected classification under federal, state or local law.
In addition, Horizontal will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request a reasonable accommodation in order to complete the application or interview process, please contact us.
All applicants applying must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment.
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