Solution Architect

Stride, Inc.

. Guide the technical direction of key product platforms across K12 .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeRemote • Virginia • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $81,046 - $156,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in guiding technical direction and architectural vision for K12 product platforms, with a strong focus on security, performance, and reliability. Proficient in collaborating with cross-functional teams to align development with strategic objectives and maintain comprehensive technical documentation.

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AWS Solution DevelopmentMulti-System Architecture InfluenceSoftware Engineering ExperienceArchitectural DocumentationProblem-Solving Skills

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Hard Skills

Software EngineeringArchitectural PatternsUI FrameworksDatabase TechnologiesModern Web TechnologiesSaaS Product DevelopmentCross-Browser CompatibilityTechnical DocumentationDevOps PracticesHigh-Availability Systems

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsLeadership Through InfluenceCollaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science/Engineering

Industry Keywords

K12 EducationTechnical DebtIntegrationSOADistributed Architecture

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWS

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Guide the technical direction of key product platforms across K12
Contribute to the overall K12 architecture vision and strategy
Participate in the Architecture Council by presenting designs, reviewing proposals, and shaping shared standards
Collaborate with peers across platforms to evaluate and recommend architectural approaches
Own the technical direction for the assigned platform
Work with business stakeholders to understand functional needs, constraints, and objectives
Define an architectural vision prioritizing security, performance, reliability, DevOps, monitoring, and long-term maintainability
Identify, prioritize, and address technical debt
Support estimation, planning, and business-case evaluation for major initiatives
Partner with Product, UX, and engineering to sequence large initiatives into roadmaps
Provide architectural guidance during development to align implementation with strategy
Document architecture decisions, patterns, and strategy
Ensure engineering teams understand platform integration with the larger K12 ecosystem
Encourage innovation through prototypes and exploration of new technologies
Lead through influence; no formal supervisory responsibilities initially

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in computer science/engineering or equivalent experience
8+ years of software engineering experience, including influence over multi-system architecture
3+ years building solutions on AWS
Hands-on experience with multiple coding languages, UI frameworks and database technologies
Familiarity with modern web technologies and open-source frameworks
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to analyze complex trade-offs
Experience with large-scale, high-availability systems
Strong communication skills and ability to lead through influence
Understanding of application, integration, SOA, and distributed architecture patterns
Ability to create and maintain technical documentation
Background check clearance
Up to 5% travel
Experience building SaaS products (desired)
Experience addressing cross-browser challenges (desired)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Eligible employees may receive a bonus
Health benefits
Retirement contributions
Paid time off
Virtual work arrangement
Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities
Up to 5% travel