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Meet Our TeamPegasystems creates software that helps some of the world's business companies change the way they do work. Our applications streamline critical business operations, connect enterprises to their customers seamlessly in real-time across channels, and adapt to meet rapidly changing requirements. Clients report that Pega gives them the fastest time to value, extremely rapid deployment, efficient re-use and global scale.As a Senior Front-End Web Developer on the Pega Digital team you will create, maintain and continuously improve the websites that help people learn, sell and buy Pega applications. The 5+ digital properties we work on span internal and external audiences across offices in North America, Europe, and the Asia Pacific region.We're looking for a talented mid- to senior-level front-end web developer to join our growing team.Picture Yourself At PegaYou will work with a diverse team of content creators, developers, and designers to help shape the content editor experience across multiple Drupal 8 properties. You'll also be a key member of the Digital Backbone project, which unifies the look and feel across all Pega's digital properties, including both Drupal and Pega implementations.What You'll Do At Pega• Create custom digital tools that help customers select the right product for their needs• Help technical writers and instructional designers create curated content to assist developers in building Pega applications• Work with marketers, designers and UX team members to implement a flexible design system within Drupal 8 to support the rapid creation of content in our digital properties.Who You AreYou have a strong background in front-end web development, a love for learning new things, and a wicked sense of humor under pressure. You're looking to work on high-profile projects with fun, passionate people, in an environment where you are constantly growing your skills.What You've Accomplished• Experience working with CSS pre-processors (Sass), post-processors (PostCSS, Autoprefixer), task runners such as Gulp or Grunt. Experience with Twig templating is a plus!• Experience with Atomic Design and component-based design systems such as Pattern Lab.• Experience building and modifying react components• Experience working with JavaScript and Web Components• Hands-on experience planning, building out, and maintaining large-scale responsive sites in a CMS.• Ability to juggle multiple, competing priorities without sacrificing the quality of your work• Comfortable with Git and Drush• An understanding of web usability and the desire to learn more• Experience with Agile software development and Scrum• Active in the development community (Github, Drupal.org profile, IRC, local user groups, etc.)• Four-year degree or equivalent work experiencePega Offers You• A rapidly growing yet well-established business• The world’s most innovative organizations as reference-able clients• Analyst acclaimed technology leadership in a massive emerging market• A fast-paced, exciting, collaborative, and rewarding environment within innovative industries• Competitive salary + Bonus + Employee Equity in the company and a strong Benefits / PTO PlanJob ID: 21049Apply NowAlready have an account? Log in.Invitation to Self-IdentifyPegasystems Inc. is subject to certain nondiscrimination and affirmative action record keeping and reporting requirements which require Pegasystems Inc. to invite employees and applicants to voluntarily self-identify their gender identity, race/ethnicity, disability status, and veteran status. Submission of this information is voluntary and refusal to provide it will not subject you to any adverse treatment. The information obtained will be kept confidential and may only be used in accordance with the provisions of applicable federal laws, executive orders, and regulations, including those which require the information to be summarized and reported to the Federal Government of civil rights enforcement purposes.Race and EthnicityPlease select the ethnicity or race you most closely identify with:Hispanic or Latino - A person of Cuban, Mexican, Puerto Rican, South or Central American, or other Spanish culture or origin regardless of race.White (Not Hispanic or Latino) - A person having origins in any of the original peoples of Europe, the Middle East or North Africa.Black or African American (Not Hispanic or Latino) - A person having origins in any of the black racial groups of Africa.Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (Not Hispanic or Latino) - A person having origins in any of the peoples of Hawaii, Guam, Samoa or other Pacific Islands.Asian (Not Hispanic or Latino) - A person having origins in any of the original peoples of the Far East, Southeast Asia or the Indian Subcontinent, including, for example, Cambodia, China, India, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Pakistan, the Philippine Islands, Thailand and Vietnam.American Indian or Alaska Native (Not Hispanic or Latino) - A person having origins in any of the original peoples of North and South America (including Central America) and who maintains tribal affiliation or community attachment.Two or More Races (Not Hispanic or Latino) - All persons who identify with more than one of the above five races.I do not wish to disclose - If you choose not to disclose your race/ethnicity, your employer is still required to include such information about you in the EEO-1 Report by using existing employment records or other permitted means to do so.Disability StatusForm CC-305, OMB Control Number 1250-0005, Expires 4/30/2026Why are you being asked to complete this form?We are a federal contractor or subcontractor. The law requires us to provide equal employment opportunity to qualified people with disabilities. We have a goal of having at least 7% of our workers as people with disabilities. The law says we must measure our progress towards this goal. To do this, we must ask applicants and employees if they have a disability or have ever had one. People can become disabled, so we need to ask this question at least every five years. Completing this form is voluntary, and we hope that you will choose to do so. Your answer is confidential. No one who makes hiring decisions will see it. Your decision to complete the form and your answer will not harm you in any way. If you want to learn more about the law or this form, visit the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) website at https://www.dol.gov/ofccp.How do you know if you have a disability?A Disability Is a Condition That Substantially Limits One Or More Of Your “major Life Activities.” If You Have Or Have Ever Had Such a Condition, You Are a Person With a Disability. 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This survey should take about 5 minutes to complete.Veteran StatusWhy Are You Being Asked to Complete This Form?This employer is a Government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, as amended by the Jobs for Veterans Act of 2002, 38 U.S.C. 4212 (VEVRAA). VEVRAA requires Government contractors to take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment protected veterans. To help us measure the effectiveness of our outreach and recruitment efforts of veterans, we are asking you to tell us if you are a veteran covered by VEVRAA. Completing this form is completely voluntary, but we hope you fill it out. 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The categories are defined on the next page and explained further in an “Am I a Protected Veteran?” infographic provided by OFCCP.What Categories of Veterans Are “Protected” by VEVRAA?“Protected” veterans include the following categories: (1) disabled veterans; (2) recently separated veterans; (3) active duty wartime or campaign badge veterans; and (4) Armed Forces service medal veterans. These categories are defined below.• A “disabled veteran” is one of the following:• a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or• a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability.• A “recently separated veteran” means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service.• An “active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran” means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense.• An “Armed forces service medal veteran” means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985.Inclusion and Diversity – Inclusive is one of our values at Pega. Pegasystems is committed to inclusion and diversity and strives to foster a fair and inclusive environment for all. We believe Pega can achieve more when we create a culture that inspires each of us to fully contribute each and every day. We encourage diverse thinking and collaboration for better outcomes for all. Learn more about our inclusive culture .We encourage candidates of all backgrounds and skillsets to consider opportunities at Pega. At Pega, we focus on the skills needed to be successful and we know that our employees can thrive even if they don't possess a traditional background. If you like the sound of this role, but are not sure if you are the right person, please consider applying. We would love to hear from you!As an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, Pegasystems will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran or disability status, or any other category protected by law.Export Compliance – For positions requiring access to technical data subject to export control regulations such as this, Pegasystems may need to obtain export license approval from the U.S. Government and EU Authorities for certain individuals.Accommodations – If you require reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (US only) or comparable regional regulations in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact us here or contact (US only) 1-888-PEGA-NOW and/or 225 Wyman Street Waltham, MA 02451 ATTN: Benefits.Labor Condition ApplicationsGDPR Candidate Privacy NoticePegasystems Limited UK Gender Pay Gap StatementEEO/AA Policy StatementKnow Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is IllegalPay Transparency Policy StatementYour Employee Rights Under the Family and Medical Leave ActE-Verify NoticeEmployee Polygraph Protection Act Rights

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Join the talented team at Pegasystems as a Principal Web Developer in Waltham, MA, where you will have the opportunity to shape the digital landscape of our innovative applications. At Pegasystems, we create software that transforms how businesses operate, offering tools that streamline essential operations and enhance customer connections. As a Principal Web Developer, you'll lead the charge in developing and improving a diverse set of digital properties that cater to both internal and external audiences across North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific. You'll collaborate with a dynamic group of content creators, designers, and other developers, contributing your insights to enhance the content editor experience, and help validate the Digital Backbone project that ensures unified branding across our web tools. With a strong focus on frontend development, you'll have the chance to implement new design systems using Drupal 8, create custom tools for client product selection, and help refine curated content for developers. If you have a solid background in front-end web development along with a passion for learning and growth in a collaborative, fun environment, we invite you to be a part of our journey. Your skill set in CSS, JavaScript, and various web technologies will be essential as you tackle high-profile projects and guide our digital visibility to new heights. Join us, and let's reshape the future of customer engagement together!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Principal Web Developer Role at Pegasystems
What are the primary responsibilities of a Principal Web Developer at Pegasystems?

As a Principal Web Developer at Pegasystems, your primary responsibilities include leading the development of digital properties, collaborating with design and content teams to improve user experience, and implementing flexible design systems within Drupal 8. You'll create custom digital tools for clients, assist technical writers with content, and ensure consistency across all web platforms while juggling multiple priorities.

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What qualifications do I need to be a Principal Web Developer at Pegasystems?

To qualify for the Principal Web Developer position at Pegasystems, candidates should have a background in front-end web development, experience with CSS preprocessors like Sass, task runners such as Gulp or Grunt, and a comprehensive understanding of Git. A four-year degree or equivalent work experience is preferred, along with familiarity with Agile methodologies and active involvement in the developer community.

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How does collaboration play a role in the Principal Web Developer position at Pegasystems?

Collaboration is crucial for a Principal Web Developer at Pegasystems. In this role, you will work alongside a diverse team of marketers, designers, and fellow developers. This collaborative environment allows you to share ideas, solve challenges, and innovate together to enhance the quality and effectiveness of Pega's digital properties.

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What technologies should a Principal Web Developer at Pegasystems be familiar with?

A successful Principal Web Developer at Pegasystems should be well-versed in various programming technologies, including JavaScript, web components, and React. Experience with CMS like Drupal, CSS preprocessors, and Agile development practices is essential in delivering high-quality front end solutions for Pega's applications.

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What kind of work environment can a Principal Web Developer expect at Pegasystems?

At Pegasystems, the work environment for a Principal Web Developer is fast-paced, collaborative, and highly rewarding. The company fosters innovation and encourages continuous learning, allowing developers to grow their skills while working on exciting projects focused on transforming customer engagement across multiple channels.

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