Objective

The Solution Architecture Advisor role aims to define, validate, and promote the right architecture for a system or solution. This entails guiding the development team and stakeholders, ensuring the architecture is functional, reliable, and high-quality.

Description

Designs and manages technical solutions to meet business needs.

Sample Questions

• What are the fundamentals of solution architecture?
• How to ensure solution architecture aligns with business goals?
• What are the potential risks in the proposed architecture?
• How to drive strategic decisions through solution architecture?

Key Functions

1. Developing technical solutions and management processes. 2. Guiding and advising stakeholders on architectural decisions. 3. Ensuring the solution architecture aligns with business goals. 4. Overseeing system development and implementation. 5. Evaluating system performance and recommending improvements. 6. Ensuring compliance with architectural standards and practices. 7. Collaborating with project management and IT development teams. 8. Identifying and mitigating potential risks associated with the proposed architecture.

Required Skills

1. Expertise in solution architecture methodologies. 2. Knowledge of software development life cycles. 3. Proficiency in architectural modeling and design. 4. Understanding of IT infrastructure and cloud development. 5. Familiarity with data analysis and big data platforms. 6. Expertise in software architecture documentation. 7. Knowledge of coding languages (Java, .Net, Python, etc.). 8. Familiarity with DevOps processes. 9. Knowledge of microservices architecture. 10. Proficiency in database design and management.