Remote Lead Solution Architect - Cloud-Native Platform

Pearson

Frankfort (KY)

Remote

USD 150,000 - 160,000

Full time

8 hours ago

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Job summary

Pearson is seeking a Lead Specialist, Solution Architect to shape the architecture behind the OnVUE online proctored testing platform. You will guide multiple engineering teams across platform modernisation, resilience, security and API-first delivery.

The role blends deep Java and cloud-native expertise with strong influence without formal authority, mentoring engineers and driving architectural decisions across the OnVUE footprint. Remote US-based.

Qualifications

Proven expertise in Java enterprise architecture with Spring/Spring Boot.
Experience designing across front-end and back-end with Angular.
Cloud-native delivery with Kubernetes and container orchestration.
Experience leading technical decisions across multiple teams without formal authority.
Strong API and service integration skills.

Responsibilities

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