Description - Shape the architecture behind Pearson’s OnVUE online proctored
testing platform, guiding multiple engineering teams as they modernise secure,
scalable and reliable assessment delivery. Also known in the market as: Lead
Solution Architect; Senior Solution Architect; Technical Architect; Java Cloud
Solution Architect.
About the Role
OnVUE enables candidates to take secure, remotely proctored assessments. The
platform combines modern and legacy systems with ongoing work across platform
modernisation, service resilience, API-first integration, cloud-native delivery,
candidate and proctor experience, and stronger developer and operational
practices.
As Lead Specialist, Solution Architect, you will provide technical direction
across multiple engineering teams rather than sit within a single squad. You
will translate business needs and technical constraints into practical
architecture, guide delivery from discovery through implementation, and help
teams resolve complex integration and build challenges.
This role suits an architect who combines deep Java and cloud-native expertise
with clear judgement, hands-on credibility and the ability to influence without
formal authority.
What You’ll Do
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.
What We’re Looking For
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.
Experience with LLMs, machine learning, video/audio/image processing or
desktop products is helpful but not essential.
Location & Working Pattern
United States. Remote within the United States. Any state restrictions or travel
expectations will be shared during the recruitment process.
Compensation
Compensation at Pearson is influenced by factors including skill set,
experience, and location.
The full-time salary range for this role is $150,000 - $160,000. This position
is eligible to participate in an annual incentive program, and information on
benefits offered is here. [https://pearsonbenefitsglobal.com/] Applications will
be accepted through November 9th, 2026. This window may be extended depending on
business needs.
Why Join Pearson?
This is an opportunity to influence the technical direction of a high-impact
assessment platform used for secure remote testing. You will work across teams,
help modernize a complex technology estate, and establish architecture that
improves scalability, resilience and delivery quality.