Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery… the stuff dreams are made of.

Who We Are…

When we say, “the stuff dreams are made of,” we’re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD’s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what’s next…

From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.

The automation team is searching for a Pega System Architect who will build software applications on the Pega platform by following guidance from lead architects and according to Pega guardrails and best practices.

Your Role Accountabilities:

Architect   90%

• Integrate Pega applications with external APIs, web services and legacy data sources.
• Develop user interface (UI) elements following modern UI standards and best practices.
• Follow an object-oriented paradigm and class structure to maximize code reuse and flexibility.
• Implement fixes for defects discovered by the quality assurance (QA) testing team.
• Leverage Pega platform features that accelerate the pace of software development.
• Operate in an Agile software development environment while satisfying the government's Waterfall-style project stage gates.
• Interact daily with system and business analysts to clarify requirements.
• Collaborate among cross-functional technical teams to reconcile new business requirements with the integration of legacy systems.
• Contribute technical designs, including detailed data flows and data schemas.
• Manage tasks using software project tracking tools like SharePoint, JIRA, or MS Teams.

Essential

• Fluent in English - both written and oral - and the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical IT stakeholders
• Ability to work in a team environment under the direction of a technical lead
• Other: Solid Object-Oriented coding experience using Java.
• Experience in web application architectures and Model-View-Controller design pattern
• Experience in User Interface (UI) code manually reading and writing JavaScript, HTML and CSS (specifically HTML5 and CSS3)
• Strong Object-Oriented design skills
• Strong understanding of relational database design concepts
• 5 to 8 years of experience in Pega Infinity 8.x
• Pega CSA/CSSA certification

Desirable

• General knowledge of with Agile Development Methodology, especially Scrum
• Degree or equivalent experience in bachelor's degree in computer science, Computer Information Systems, Electrical Engineering, or related field
• Years of experience: At least 3 years of experience supporting software/hardware development efforts
• Experience in using Python, C# or C++

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How We Get Things Done…

This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/  along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.

Championing Inclusion at WBD

Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, disability or any other category protected by law.

If you’re a qualified candidate and you require adjustments or accommodations to search for a job opening or apply for a position, please contact us at [email protected].