Solution Architect

Role**:Senior Solution Architect**

Company**:Pearson**

Division**:English Language Learning**

Location**:SPAIN: Madrid - Hybrid**

**OR**

Role**:Senior Solution Architect**

Company**:Pearson**

Division**:English Language Learning**

Location**:POLAND: Warsaw / Poznan - Hybrid**

**About Pearson**:
Our purpose: At Pearson we ‘add life to a lifetime of learning’ so everyone can realise the life they imagine. We do this by creating vibrant and enriching learning experiences designed for real-life impact. Pearson was founded in 1844 and has been built on our ability to grow with and adapt to a constantly evolving market. Our 20,000+ employees are dedicated to creating the high-quality, digital-first, accessible and sustainable resources for lifelong learning.

**About English Language Learning**:
In the English Language Learning (ELL) business unit, we aspire to become the world's leading destination to learn and improve English language skills. Our main focus is on committed learners from around the world, who are motivated by outcomes because they want to reach their full potential through learning English.

**About the Role**:
Do you want to be part of the biggest digital transformation in the EdTech and help people around the world to learn languages and realise their dreams? The English Language Learning (ELL) division of Pearson is looking for a talented and motivated professional to join our growing team of architects as a Solution Architect. Reporting to the Chief Architect you will be responsible for defining and designing the architecture which underpins our digital ecosystem. Conceptualize and develop learning experience strategies aligned with our business objectives and build quality educational products that bring value to learners
- Collaborate with senior leaders in business and technology to define MVP scope for various initiatives and design solutions that align with enterprise technology strategy
- Provide architectural strategy and leadership to developing and implementing initiatives that improve innovation in a rapidly changing technology landscape
- Evaluate emerging technologies for use across multiple domains, which include RFPs, vendor evaluations and creation of Architecture Design Proposals
- Architect Digital Consumer experiences based on a foundation of enterprise technologies
- Prototype the feasibility of proposed technology solutions
- Design solution for mobile native, mobile app with integrated cloud integration
- Design reliable, scalable, and performant end-to-end architectures which can support sites in several geographies across the globe
- Have responsibility for the quality of the technical solution delivered by project teams
- Work with project management and business analysts to manage the flexible scope with business owners
- Provide technical leadership and mentoring of technical leads and development teams
- Have a strong focus on the high quality throughout the entire process, working closely with the Quality Assurance stream
- Collaborate with Chief Architect for aspects related to integration with other systems

**Qualifications & Skills**
- Degree in computer science or equivalent, with strong fundamentals and problem-solving skills
- Strong solutions architecture experience with complex enterprise solutions
- Design Patterns, Non-Functional Requirements
- Min 8 years industry experience
- Experience developing RESTful, SOAP web services and GraphQL
- Knowledge of HTML, CSS and JavaScript including front-end development frameworks like Angular, React, Vue
- Deep understanding of object-oriented programming, relational databases such as Oracle and SQL Server, NoSQL databases such as MongoDB, DynamoDB and Elasticsearch, complex integration landscapes
- Demonstrated expertise in implementing best practices for integration in the learning domain, including LTI, xAPI, QTI, and OneRoster
- Proficient in designing solutions using Event-driven architecture (Kafka) and proposing solutions that align with current/future DevOps architecture
- Proven track record in evaluating vendors and justifying technical recommendations
- In-depth knowledge of designing high availability systems with Disaster Recovery (DR) and Risk Management as part of proposals
- Strong understanding of industry-standard security practices for designing solutions
- Experience coaching and mentoring technology talent
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills

**Pearson’s Benefits**:

- 24 Days annual leave (increasing by 1 day with every 2 years of continuous service up to 30 days)
- Private medical insurance
- Life insurance Policy
- Food & Transport Allowance
- Work-Life Balance Benefits
- Family Benefits
- Complementary Benefits
- Development and Training Benefits
- Access to Pearson+: Pearson´s digital library
- Discounts on books
- Development and training: a wide access to internal learning platforms and development plan

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