Remote Lead Solution Architect, Java & Cloud-Native

Pearson; Topeka (KS); Remote; USD 150,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Pearson is seeking a Lead Specialist in Solution Architecture to shape the architecture of OnVUE’s online proctoring platform. You will guide multiple engineering teams, translate business needs into scalable designs, and ensure secure, resilient delivery across the stack.

The role emphasizes deep Java and cloud-native expertise, with influence across squads, architecture standards, and stakeholder communication. Remote US work is possible within the country.

Qualifications

• Progressive experience in software engineering, solution architecture or a related technical discipline.
• Strong Java enterprise architecture experience, including Spring and Spring Boot.
• Working architecture experience across front-end and back-end technologies, including Angular.
• Cloud-platform experience, preferably Azure; strong AWS experience is also relevant.
• Kubernetes, containers, orchestration and cloud-native delivery experience.
• Experience designing and scaling reliable, distributed applications and maintaining operational health.
• Strong third-party integration, API and service-integration experience.
• Evidence of leading technical decisions across multiple teams without relying on formal authority.
• Strong communication, facilitation, documentation and mentoring skills.

Responsibilities

• Own solution architecture from discovery and design through implementation and production adoption.
• Translate business needs, constraints and technical requirements into secure, scalable and maintainable designs.
• Set technical direction across squads and maintain consistency across the wider OnVUE solution 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 assigned scope.
• Establish repeatable technical patterns and ensure conformance with architecture standards.
• Mentor engineers and architects and communicate recommendations clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Skills

Java

Spring / Spring Boot

Cloud platforms

Azure

AWS

Kubernetes

API integration

Leadership without authority

Communication

Tools

Angular

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Pearson is seeking a Lead Specialist in Solution Architecture to shape the architecture of OnVUE’s online proctoring platform. You will guide multiple engineering teams, translate business needs into scalable designs, and ensure secure, resilient delivery across the stack.

The role emphasizes deep Java and cloud-native expertise, with influence across squads, architecture standards, and stakeholder communication. Remote US work is possible within the country.