Solution Architect Job Description Template/Brief

As a Solution Architect, you will be the primary technical point of contact for the customer facing teams. You will collaborate with sales, product, and delivery organizations to understand customer business objectives and translate them into value based technical solutions. You will work closely with development teams to ensure that the technical solution meets the customer requirements and can be delivered within the agreed upon timeframe.

Solution Architect Job Profile

A solution architect is responsible for the technical design and architecture of software solutions. They work with clients, developers, and other stakeholders to understand business requirements and create high-level design documents that can be used to guide the development process. In addition to their design work, solution architects may also be responsible for providing technical leadership and mentorship to development teams.

Reports To

  • IT Manager
  • Project Manager

Solution Architect Responsibilities

  • Collaborating with clients and stakeholders to understand business requirements and create high-level design documents
  • Creating detailed technical specifications for software solutions
  • Conducting research and feasibility studies to determine the best technical approach to meeting business requirements
  • Identifying and evaluating new and emerging technologies that could be used to improve the design of solutions
  • Providing technical leadership and mentorship to development teams
  • Defining and enforcing coding standards and best practices
  • Overseeing the implementation of solutions to ensure they meet the required quality standards

Solution Architect Requirements & Skills

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field
  • 5+ years of experience in software engineering or a related field
  • Experience in software architecture and design
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Experience with agile development methodology
  • Strong technical skills and experience with a variety of programming languages and tools