System architect: profession features and specialist responsibilities

One of the distinguishing features of modern society is the rapid development of information technology and widespread computerization. In this regard, a large number of new professions are constantly appearing on the labor market. So, in 2008, the personnel market in Russia was filled with such specialists as system architects.

Who is a system architect and what features of the profession can be distinguished? What are the pros and cons of this profession? What is included in the job responsibilities of a specialist? You will find answers to these, as well as some other questions in our material.

System Architect - is a specialist who is engaged in the professional design of an IT system. This software professional is also called a software architect or IT architect. In the course of performing his duties, this professional is engaged in the construction and development of specialized systems that, in simple terms, are designed to solve a wide variety of business problems.

Thus, we can conclude that a system architect is a specialist, without which no modern company can exist and develop. A high-class professional with the necessary experience and the corresponding amount of knowledge will help the company automate or simplify some business processes, save money and increase revenue, and also reach a new, higher level.

Like any other professional activity, the work of a system architect is characterized by a large number of advantages and disadvantages. Before embarking on such a career path, you should fully evaluate all the advantages and disadvantages of the profession, as well as evaluate your capabilities and abilities.

Consider the benefits of working as a software architect.

• High pay. The material reward of a system architect is worthy. Accordingly, many young people are attracted by this profession with regard to possible financial prospects.
• Demand. The specialty is very in demand in the labor market, respectively, you will not be left without work.
• Constant self-development. Specialists holding the position of system architect are constantly developing and improving themselves.

The disadvantages of the profession include several factors.

• Routine. In the course of his work, a system architect has to carry out monotonous tasks that can be boring.
• Stress resistance. The system architect has to constantly interact with people (colleagues, customers, boss). During such communication difficulties, conflicts and misunderstandings may arise.

In this way, the advantages of the profession of system architect outweigh its shortcomings.

Before you are hired, the employer will definitely invite you to familiarize yourself with the job description. This document contains all the responsibilities, tasks and competencies that a specialist should have. In order to successfully and effectively carry out their work, the system architect must comply with the professional standard.

Consider several job responsibilities that are characteristic of the work of a system architect:

• preliminary analysis of the project (carried out at the first stages of work and requires special attention);
• initial research;
• formation of requirements for the implementation of certain business projects;
• expert review;
• selection of suitable standards;
• assessment of opportunities;
• development of final projects;
• writing technical specifications;
• substantiation of their activities from an economic point of view;
• project coordination with other specialists or even departments;
• development of a suitable methodology;
• adaptation of existing systems to the requirements of a specific project;
• control over the implementation of the developed project;
• software quality analysis, etc.

Despite the fact that every system architect should have a number of key professional skills, as well as knowledge, there are requirements regarding his personal qualities. The thing is that the employer hires not only a professional and highly qualified specialist, but also a future member of the team.

For system architects, the following personal qualities and characteristics are relevant:

• analytic mind;
• perseverance;
• attention to detail;
• responsibility;
• the desire for continuous, continuous and independent education;
• ability to work with documents;
• interest in business processes;
• discipline;
• teamwork skills;
• leadership skills.

When employing a system architect, you should keep in mind that both professional and personal qualities matter. Only if you combine all the necessary characteristics, you will be able to most effectively and successfully carry out your work tasks.

In order to become a systems architect, you need to get the appropriate profile education. Moreover, in some cases, a university diploma may be useful, and in others a college diploma. Please note that specialized higher education is more preferable. It is important to note the fact that employers of large prestigious companies give preference to those applicants who graduated from prestigious metropolitan universities and have high marks in the diploma. In this way, you should carefully choose an educational institution, as well as study well. You can choose the direction of preparation, which is directly related to programming.

Due to the fact that the profession of a systems architect is relatively new in the Russian market, today in our country there are a small number of such specialists who have the necessary qualifications. Respectively, A high-class professional is very much in demand in the labor market. Based on this, system architects are offered a fairly high reward for their work. So, the monthly salary of a software architect may exceed 100,000 rubles.