Solutions Architect
Design and build computer systems to meet an organisation’s business needs.
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- What's it like to be a Solutions Architect?
- How to become a Solutions Architect
- Latest Solutions Architect jobs
- Top skills and experience for Solutions Architects
- Is Solutions Architect the right role for you?
- Solutions Architect role reviews
What's it like to be a Solutions Architect?
As a Solutions Architect you will be responsible for assessing current computer systems, designing and developing new technology solutions and integrating software and hardware to fit the existing enterprise environment in order to address the needs of an organisation. You will need to understand how processes, operating systems and application architectures work together.
Tasks and duties
- Defining solutions based on clients business needs.
- Writing test plans that meet the acceptance criteria of features.
- Developing proofs-of-concept to validate solution feasibility.
- Identifying project issues and risks and presenting alternatives.
- Documenting client user stories and technical constraints and requirements.
- Producing component specifications and translating them into designs for implementation.
- Leading technical analysis, implementation and deployment.
- Performing project assurance to ensure solutions aligns with existing systems.
How to become a Solutions Architect
To become a Solutions Architect, you usually need a bachelor degree and extensive industry experience. Some employers may prefer candidates with a postgraduate degree.
- Complete a bachelor degree in a relevant field, such as information technology, information systems, software engineering or computer science.
- Consider advancing your skills with a postgraduate degree that focuses on systems architecture, such as a Master of Engineering (Software), or management and leadership, such as a Master of Business Administration (MBA).
- Gain industry experience. This can start with an internship while you’re studying. Seek roles that focus on internet technologies, programming languages and system design, such as Computer Programmer or Software Developer.
- Continue to develop specialised skills through IT certifications, such as Microsoft Azure Certification.
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Skills and experience employers are looking for
Having the right skills and experience can make you an in-demand applicant. Solutions Architect employers on SEEK are looking for job seekers with expertise in the following areas. Solutions Architecture
Solutions Design
Enterprise Architecture
Microsoft Azure
the Open Group Architecture Framework
AWS
Business Requirements
Architectural Design
Microservices
API
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Latest Solutions Architect reviews
Apr 2025
A dynamic journey of architecting resilient, secure, and future-ready infrastructure solutions by bridging cybersecurity, cloud, and modern networking to drive real business impact.
Reviewer's QualificationBachelor of Computer Engineering
Experience5 – 9 years
Organisation sizeSmall (1-19 employees)
SpecialisationInformation & Communication Technology
The good thingsAs a solutions architect with over two decades of hands-on experience across cyber resiliency, cloud-native architecture, and secure infrastructure, I see the convergence of cybersecurity and infrastr...
The challengesWhat I don’t like about my role isn’t the role itself, but some of the structural realities around it.
In many cases, there’s a lag between the technical urgency of cybersecurity threats and the speed...
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Mar 2025
In my role as a Solutions Architect, I have taken pleasure in creating and executing scalable, secure, and innovative cloud solutions. This has involved addressing intricate technical challenges and working alongside a variety of stakeholders to promote business success.
Reviewer's QualificationBachelor of Engineering
Experience10+ years
Organisation sizeLarge (200+ employees)
SpecialisationInformation & Communication Technology
The good thingsEnjoyable Aspect:
One of the most rewarding aspects of my role is the ability to design and implement cutting-edge solutions that align with business goals. This position enables me to work alongside...
The challengesChallenging Aspect:
The ever-evolving landscape of technology presents significant challenges, particularly in keeping pace with the swift developments in cloud computing. To remain at the forefront ...
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