Technical screening questions
Ask for one example per question and listen for specifics.
- How is a Pega case structured? A good answer: Stages, processes and steps.
- What are guardrails and why do they matter? A good answer: Best-practice compliance for maintainability.
- How do you integrate with an external service? A good answer: Connectors, authentication and error handling.
- How does rule resolution work? A good answer: Class hierarchy, circumstancing and availability.
- Which Pega certification do you hold? A good answer: CSA, CSSA or similar and version.
Quick screening questions
Use these when you have only a few minutes.
- Which Pega version and applications?
- Describe a case type you designed.
- How do you structure rulesets for reuse?
What separates the levels
Match the level to the requirement before you submit.
- Junior: configures with guidance.
- Mid: builds case types and integrations.
- Senior: designs architecture and leads teams.
Red flags
Any of these is a reason to probe further.
- No certification for a lead role.
- Cannot explain rule resolution.
- Only front-end configuration.
Tools you should hear mentioned
A Pega developer with real experience usually names several of these without prompting.
- Pega Platform
- Case types
- Decision rules
- Integrations
- App Studio and Dev Studio
- Pega certification
Run the call well
Ask for the last project first, then dig into the second or third question. Take notes on versions, team size and outcomes, and record them with the submission so the vendor’s later technical interview does not surprise you.
Frequently asked questions
How long should a Pega developer screening call take?
Fifteen to twenty minutes is enough to cover the project, three technical questions and availability, rate and work authorization.
Do recruiters need to know the technology?
Working vocabulary is enough. Use the sourcing guide for the role and listen for specifics instead of judging technical depth yourself.