Lead Solution Architect - Remote, Cloud-Native Platform

Pearson

Helena (MT)

Remote

USD 150,000 - 160,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Pearson is seeking a Lead Specialist, Solution Architect to guide multiple engineering teams in modernising the OnVUE platform. You will translate business needs into scalable architecture and lead delivery from discovery through implementation.

The role requires deep Java and cloud-native expertise, with the ability to influence without formal authority and mentor engineers across squads.

Qualifications

Progressive experience in software engineering or solution architecture.
Strong Java enterprise architecture experience with Spring and Spring Boot.
Experience with Angular front-end and cloud platforms (Azure preferred; AWS also relevant).
Kubernetes and container orchestration for cloud-native delivery.
Experience designing scalable distributed applications with strong API integration.
Proven ability to lead technical decisions across multiple teams without formal authority.

Responsibilities

Own solution architecture from discovery to production adoption.
Translate business needs into secure, scalable designs.
Set technical direction across squads and maintain consistency across the OnVUE solution footprint.
Guide engineering teams through implementation while preserving architectural intent.
Evaluate trade-offs across scalability, resilience, security, maintainability and business value.
Resolve complex architecture and integration issues, escalating as needed.
Establish repeatable technical patterns and ensure conformance with standards.
Mentor engineers and architects and communicate recommendations clearly to stakeholders.