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Principle Decisioning Architect, Pega

Encore Capital Group
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 21 Mar 2026
💰 $132,799/yr($83,300/yr$132,799/yr)

About the role

Applicants must have current authorization to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

About the Job

The Principal Decisioning Architect will lead and oversee the design, development, and implementation of complex decisioning strategies using the Pega Decisioning platform.

The Principal Decision Architect will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, leverage data analytics, and develop advanced models to guide real-time decision-making processes.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Takes a leadership role in designing and architecting the Pega Decisioning solutions that align with business objectives, ensuring scalability, performance, and maintainability.
  • Leads the effort in defining, configuring, and optimizing complex business rules, decision logic, and decision tables within Pega Decisioning to align with business requirements and compliance standards.
  • Oversees the Monitoring, analyzing, and improvement of decisioning strategies to improve efficiency, responsiveness, and overall performance and ensure adherence to regulatory and compliance standards.
  • Leads the development and implementation of decisioning strategies that leverage machine learning, predictive analytics, and complex business rules to optimize customer interactions and business outcomes.
  • Leads the development and management of predictive models, machine learning models, and decision strategies within the Pega Decisioning platform, continually improving accuracy and effectiveness.
  • Collaborates with business stakeholders, data scientists, developers, and other teams to ensure successful implementation and continuous optimization of decisioning solutions.
  • Oversees the integration of data from various sources, including customer data, transactional data, and external data providers, to enable data-driven decision-making.
  • Creates and maintains comprehensive documentation related to advanced decisioning strategies, models, and configurations.
  • Perform other duties, as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION: Bachelor's                     FIELD OF STUDY: Information Technology, Business Administration, or related field.

EXPERIENCE:  7+ years as a decisions architect or in a similar technical role with a record of successfully designing and implementing advanced decisioning solutions using Pega or a similar platform.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER ATTRIBUTES:

  • Intermediate to advanced proficiency in the MS Office Suite and Visio.
  • Exposure to Cloud Systems such as BPM and CRM tools.
  • Understanding of data analysis, machine learning, predictive modeling, and complex business rule development.
  • Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate, partner, and collaborate.
  • Dedication to achieving outstanding results. Driven and team-oriented with a demonstrated ability to lead by example.
  • Able to pick up new concepts and technology rapidly; able to explain it to both business & IT stakeholders.
  • Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION: Bachelor's                     FIELD OF STUDY: Information Technology, Business Administration, or related field. 

CERTIFICATION(S): Lead Decisioning Architect (LDA) Certification

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Starting Compensation

Annual Salary: $83,300.00 - $132,799.00 (Amount based on office location, relevant experience, skills, and competencies)

If you are wondering why you should work for us, here is something to help you decide:

  • Pay and Bonuses: Earn a competitive salary. All employees are eligible for monthly incentives or annual bonus.

  • Career Progression: Grow at MCM with paid training and development programs – including our very own MCM Academy – as well as a promote-from-within philosophy.

  • Reward and Recognition: We are committed to honoring great results – ranging from informal accolades to formal company-wide awards and prizes like all-inclusive vacations.

  • Tuition Assistance: Pursue a degree or coursework related to your current role, or the role you are striving for.

  • Healthcare Insurance: Take advantage of comprehensive healthcare plans and options to ensure your continued health, plus fitness membership reimbursements, weight wa

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