Remote Lead Solution Architect: Java, Cloud & API Mastery

Pearson; Lincoln (NE); Remote; USD 150,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Pearson is seeking an experienced Lead/Solution Architect to shape the architecture behind OnVUE's online proctored testing platform. You will guide multiple engineering teams as they modernise secure, scalable assessment delivery.

You will translate business needs into practical architecture, drive delivery from discovery to production, and influence architecture across the OnVUE footprint with hands-on credibility and clear communication.

Qualifications

• Progressive experience in software engineering or solution architecture.

Responsibilities

• Own solution architecture from discovery through production adoption.
• Translate needs into secure, scalable designs.
• Set technical direction across squads and ensure consistency across 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 complex architecture, integration and build issues, escalating decisions outside the scope.
• Establish repeatable technical patterns and conformance with architecture standards.
• Mentor engineers and architects and communicate recommendations clearly to stakeholders.

Skills

Java architecture

Spring Boot

Angular

Azure

AWS

Kubernetes

Distributed systems

API integration

Leadership

Mentoring

Job description

Pearson is seeking an experienced Lead/Solution Architect to shape the architecture behind OnVUE's online proctored testing platform. You will guide multiple engineering teams as they modernise secure, scalable assessment delivery.

You will translate business needs into practical architecture, drive delivery from discovery to production, and influence architecture across the OnVUE footprint with hands-on credibility and clear communication.