Application architect, IT​/Tech, Systems Engineer

Enterprise Architect – Application Architecture

At Pearson VUE, this enterprise-level role defines the target‑state application architecture for the entire VUE product ecosystem. The Architect drives modernization initiatives, designs reference architectures, and ensures that architectural direction aligns with Pearson VUE’s long‑term technology strategy. The focus is on accelerating VUE products toward a scalable, resilient, cloud‑native future.

• Define and maintain the target‑state application architecture for Pearson VUE platforms and products.
• Design, document, and evolve enterprise‑wide reference architectures, technology patterns, and best practices.
• Lead architectural modernization initiatives including cloud‑native transformation, microservices redesign, and event‑driven architecture.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend adoption strategies that enhance scalability, performance, security, and maintainability.
• Establish architectural standards, guidelines, and decision frameworks to ensure consistency across teams.
• Drive the enterprise Tech Radar process, identifying and promoting technologies for organization‑wide adoption.
• Mentor other architects and engineers, sharing best practices and supporting their technical growth.
• Ensure conformance to established framework guidelines and documentation standards.

• Guide engineering and product teams in the practical implementation of reference architectures and modernization patterns.
• Provide architectural oversight during solution design, development, integration, and deployment.
• Ensure new systems, enhancements, and modernization efforts meet technical standards for scalability, resiliency, observability, and security.
• Partner with teams to identify legacy pain points and recommend modernization pathways.
• Support implementation of roadmaps by defining architectural milestones, technical dependencies, and phased modernization plans.

• Collaborate with platform architects, product architects, engineering leads, and stakeholders to align on architectural direction and technology strategy.
• Provide thought leadership and mentorship to engineering teams, promoting architectural rigor and modern development practices.
• Influence product and platform roadmaps by introducing new technologies and modernization strategies.
• Represent Enterprise Architecture in cross‑functional forums and strategic technology discussions.
• Lead architectural governance processes to ensure compliance with enterprise standards.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Extensive experience designing and implementing software architectures in enterprise environments.
• Proven track record of delivering scalable, secure, and maintainable solutions.
• Hands‑on expertise in cloud platforms, container orchestration (Kubernetes), and infrastructure automation.
• Strong background in code review, technical mentoring, and cross‑team collaboration.

• Experience designing reference architectures for enterprise‑wide adoption.
• Relevant architecture certifications (TOGAF, AWS/Azure Architect, SAFe Architect).
• Experience in high‑availability, high‑volume enterprise systems such as scheduling, content delivery, or secure assessments.
• Familiarity with AI/ML and modern data platforms.
• Experience establishing technology standards, governance, and strategy at scale.

• Software Architecture:
  Create and maintain fundamental structures for software systems.
• Systems Development Life Cycle:
  Manage projects from concept through deployment and maintenance.
• Code Review:
  Evaluate and improve code quality through peer review.
• Cloud Computing & Kubernetes:
  Design and support cloud‑native solutions.
• Information Security:
  Protect systems and data through secure design.
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC):
  Automate infrastructure management.
• Technical Acumen:
  Analyze and interpret complex technical data.
• Problem Solving:
  Identify challenges and deliver solutions.
• Collaboration:
  
  Work effectively across teams.
• Adaptability:
  Respond to change and shifting priorities.
• Innovation:
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