System Architect
しすてむあーきてくと
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A technical role that formulates the overall structure and design policies of a company's information systems and performs architecture design from requirements definition to operations.
Description
A System Architect is a specialist who designs and formulates the overall structure (architecture) of information systems in companies or organizations. They organize business requirements and non-functional requirements, select the optimal technology stack, middleware, and cloud services. They also collaborate with development teams, infrastructure teams, and operations teams to ensure design validity while securing quality, security, and extensibility. They are involved in creating requirements definition documents and design documents, risk assessment, technical governance formulation, and internal rollout of technical policies. There are elements of project management and consulting, and continuous improvement of architecture in response to technological trends is required.
Future Outlook
With the promotion of DX and the acceleration of cloud migration, demand for System Architects is on the rise. In particular, the market value of specialists strong in microservices, cloud-native architectures, and security design will increase.
Personality Traits
Excellent Communication Skills / Has Leadership / Has a Big-Picture Perspective / Strong Sense of Responsibility / Strong in Logical Thinking
Work Style
Flex / Full Remote / Overseas Business Trips / Project-Based / Remote
Career Path
System Engineer → System Architect → Solution Architect → Tech Lead → IT Manager/CTO
Required Skills
Cloud Architecture Design / Database Design / Non-Functional Requirements Definition / Requirements Definition / System Design
Recommended Skills
DevOps / English Document Reading / Project Management / Security Design / TOGAF Framework
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Because it is necessary to logically structure complex requirements for design. |
| Communication Skills | Because high communication skills are required for stakeholder coordination and requirements confirmation. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Because proactivity is required to lead projects and drive proposals. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Because it is necessary to continuously acquire technological trends and new techniques. |
| Planning & Organization | Overall planning and management of the design process are essential for building large-scale systems. |
| Problem Solving | The ability to resolve design challenges and technical constraints is necessary. |
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
- PMP
- TOGAF Certified
Aliases
- IT Architect
- SA
- System Designer
Related Jobs
- Business Analysis Engineer
- Infrastructure Architect
- Solution Architect
- System Engineer