Dear Consultant,We are seeking a Lead Pega Systems Architect specialized in enterprise integration for Pega CDH. This role designs and governs large-scale, high-throughput, real-time integrations across the customer ecosystem (CRM, MDM, billing, data lakes, event hubs, marketing clouds, inbound channels, etc.).You will act as the technical authority for integration patterns, API governance, and solution performance.Send CV to ([email protected]) if you are interested. Role: Lead Pega Systems Architect (LSA)Location: Remote Europe (Preferred: Poland, Germany | Also open: Spain, Romania)Engagement: Contract (B2B) or PermanentStart: ASAPLanguages: → English (German preferred)Seniority: Lead/ArchitectResponsibilitiesIntegration Architecture & Design Architect integrations using REST/JSON, SOAP, Kafka, MQ, SFTP, ETL Design detailed blueprints: sequence diagrams, data flows, service maps Ensure high-volume/low-latency performance for CDH real-time services Technical Leadership Serve as technical lead across all environments (Dev → Prod) Approve adapter designs, integration specifications & mappings Mentor teams and enforce architectural standards CDH Enablement Define data sourcing for interaction history, profiles, AI inputs Ensure integration layer supports real-time eligibility/arbitration Optimize container behavior across web, mobile, IVR, ATM, call center Client Engagement Run workshops with enterprise architects & application owners Present integration recommendations to execs & tech leadership Troubleshoot complex integration or performance issues Required Skills 8+ years in enterprise architecture or integration engineering 5+ years with Pega Platform/CDH, ideally in LSA roles Deep knowledge of REST APIs, Kafka, MQ, microservices, service mesh Strong understanding of relational/NoSQL databases Experience with enterprise security, HA, scalability & NFRs Preferred CLSA certification (required/strongly preferred) Experience with CRMs, CDPs, data hubs, or marketing platforms Cloud certifications (AWS/Azure/GCP)