Software Architect
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Software Architects are senior technical professionals responsible for the overall technical design of systems, handling everything from requirements definition to formulating technical strategies and designing major components.
Description
Software Architects design the overall system architecture based on system requirements and select the optimal technology stack and frameworks. They create design documents and technical guidelines, conduct reviews and provide guidance to development teams, ensure quality, and build robust architectures that consider operability and scalability. They also contribute to business outcomes through the introduction of cloud infrastructure and microservices, security measures, performance optimization, and involvement in creating technical roadmaps and governance.
Future Outlook
Demand is increasing with the spread of cloud and microservices, and DX initiatives. The market value of architects with advanced technical and strategic perspectives is expected to rise further.
Personality Traits
Can Respond Flexibly / Has Communication Skills / Has Leadership / Has Logical Thinking / Has Strategic Thinking
Work Style
Consulting Firm / Contract Development / Flex / Full Remote / In-House Development
Career Path
Programmer → System Engineer → Tech Lead → Software Architect → Architect/Technical Manager → CTO
Required Skills
API Design / CI Pipeline Design / Cloud Infrastructure Design / Modeling Techniques / System Architecture Design
Recommended Skills
DevOps / Domain-Driven Design / English Document Reading / Microservices / Security Design
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Logical thinking is essential to break down system requirements into technical designs. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because small mistakes in design can have significant impacts in later stages. |
| Communication Skills | To coordinate and reach consensus with stakeholders and development teams. |
| Initiative & Leadership | To lead technical strategies and guide teams. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Need to continuously evaluate and adopt new technologies and tools. |
| Planning & Organization | High planning ability is required for overall structure design and roadmap creation. |
| Problem Solving | Essential for solving complex technical challenges and presenting optimization proposals. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Mainly desk work with low physical demands. |
Related Qualifications
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate
- Applied Information Technology Engineer
- Fundamental Information Technology Engineer
- Project Manager
Aliases
- Enterprise Architect
- IT Architect
- System Architect
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- Application Engineer
- Infrastructure Engineer
- System Engineer
- Tech Lead