At Pearson, we’re committed to a world that’s always learning and to our talented team who makes it all possible. From bringing lectures vividly to life to turning textbooks into laptop lessons, we are always re-examining the way people learn best, whether it’s one child in our own backyard or an education community across the globe. We are bold thinkers and standout innovators who motivate each other to explore new frontiers in an environment that supports and inspires us to always be better.
Applications are invited for all candidates to fill the Software Architect Job Opening at Pearson
Closing Date : 05/02/2021
By pushing the boundaries of technology — and each other to surpass these boundaries — we create seeds of learning that become the catalyst for the world’s innovations, personal and global, large and small.
We are looking for strong Architects to support our growing teams who will be influential, directional, collaborative and advisory to technology staff, product and business.
Responsibilities
In this role, you are directly responsible for the overall architecture, architecture best practices and compliance, working closely with product management, architects and engineering teams of multiple programs of Pearson.
- You will build the architecture blueprints for the product that you would own.
- You will be building internet scale architecture to handle millions of users at any given point of time.
- You will be translating complex business and non-functional requirements into strong architecture.
- You will be closely working with engineering teams in helping them manifesting the solutions.
- You will consider the security, performance, scalability and optimization as the driving factors while building the architecture.
- You will lead and facilitate architectural reviews and technology roadmap sessions with the product and technology staff.
- You will be presenting and discussing on the platform and product architecture in a forum of architects, that will help improve the architecture further.
- You will identify, mentor and manage next level architects and support the growth of architecture organization.
- You will be contributing to the architecture organization and to Pearson Lanka organization, driving architecture frameworks, technology initiatives from a strategic perspective.
Qualifications
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent. Preferably also a Master’s degree.
- Years of experience varying from ten (10) years and above in software engineering and design - including a minimum of (5) years of experience as an Architect or a role of senior technology leadership.
- TOGAF® Certification, Cloud (Vendor) Certifications and ITIL are considered an advantage.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
- Experience on Java Technologies, NoSQL Datastores, Open Source technologies and Cloud computing.
- Knowledge of architectural frameworks, architecture patterns and best practices — including capabilities such as UX, Security, API, etc.
- Demonstrated expertise in problem solving and technical innovation.
- Ability to leverage teams dive into new technological and/or product domains aligning with organizations technological and product vision.
- Experience in Agile practices, SAFe.
- Excellent communication abilities in English.
- Ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical people, and business aspects with technical people. Able to express complex concepts in plain language.
- Ability to work with a variety of internal and external groups.
Primary Location: LK-LK-Colombo
Other Locations LK-1-Colombo
Work Locations: LK-Colombo-200 Nawala Maga One Maga One No. 200, Nawala Road, Narahenpita Colombo
Job: Technology
Organization: Technology & Operations
Employee Status: Regular Employee
Job Type: Standard
Shift: Day Job
Job Posting: Jan 5, 2021
Job Unposting: Ongoing
Schedule: Full-time Regular
Req ID: 2011444
Pearson is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and a member of E-Verify. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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