Remote Lead Solution Architect — Java & Cloud-Native

Pearson; Jackson (MS); Remote; USD 150,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Pearson is seeking a Lead Specialist, Solution Architect to drive architecture across multiple engineering teams for the OnVUE platform. The role focuses on modernising secure, scalable assessment delivery with cloud-native designs and API-first integration.

You will translate business needs into practical architecture, guide delivery from discovery to production, and influence without formal authority among cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Progressive experience in software engineering or architecture.
• Strong Java enterprise architecture experience with Spring and Spring Boot.
• Experience across front-end and back-end incl. Angular.
• Cloud experience, Azure preferred; AWS also relevant.
• Kubernetes and cloud-native delivery experience.
• Experience designing distributed, scalable, reliable systems.

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, maintainability and business value.
• Resolve complex architecture and integration issues.
• Establish repeatable architectural patterns and standards.
• Mentor engineers and communicate with stakeholders.

Skills

Java Enterprise

Spring & Spring Boot

Angular

Cloud platforms

Kubernetes

Distributed systems

API integration

Leadership without authority

Communication & mentoring

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Pearson is seeking a Lead Specialist, Solution Architect to drive architecture across multiple engineering teams for the OnVUE platform. The role focuses on modernising secure, scalable assessment delivery with cloud-native designs and API-first integration.

You will translate business needs into practical architecture, guide delivery from discovery to production, and influence without formal authority among cross-functional teams.