Lead Cloud Solution Architect — Remote (US)

Pearson; Nashville (TN); Remote; USD 150,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Pearson is seeking a Lead Specialist, Solution Architect to guide multiple engineering teams in modernising the OnVUE platform. You will translate requirements into scalable architecture, lead design decisions, and ensure secure, resilient delivery across cloud-native environments.

This role demands deep Java and cloud experience, strong communication, and the ability to influence without formal authority while mentoring others.

Qualifications

• Progressive experience in software engineering or architecture.
• Strong Java enterprise architecture experience with Spring/Spring Boot.
• Experience across front-end and back-end with Angular.
• Cloud-native delivery on Azure and AWS with Kubernetes.

Responsibilities

• Own solution architecture from discovery through production adoption.
• Translate business needs into secure, scalable designs.
• Set technical direction across squads and ensure consistency.
• Guide teams through implementation while preserving architectural intent.
• Evaluate trade-offs in scalability, resilience, security, and value.
• Resolve complex architecture and integration issues, escalate when needed.
• Establish repeatable technical patterns and architecture standards.
• Mentor engineers and communicate recommendations clearly.

Skills

Java

Spring

Spring Boot

Angular

Azure

AWS

Kubernetes

APIs

Leadership

Communication

Tools

Git

CI/CD

Job description

Pearson is seeking a Lead Specialist, Solution Architect to guide multiple engineering teams in modernising the OnVUE platform. You will translate requirements into scalable architecture, lead design decisions, and ensure secure, resilient delivery across cloud-native environments.

This role demands deep Java and cloud experience, strong communication, and the ability to influence without formal authority while mentoring others.