Popularity of IT sector is known to all, but few people are aware about the challenging and rewarding roles available for IT professionals. IT experts can design, build and repair almost anything in the system. So, if you have a passion for computer with exceptional organisational skills then career as technical architect will be perfect option for you.
Job roles
As a technical architect one has to work as a part of a team, employed to deliver cost effective, original and effective IT solutions for the organisation.
The daily work of technical architect includes
- Determining the needs of an organisation
- Discussing products and systems with the clients
- Clarifying plans to developers and designers
- Approving plans from the clients
- Managing problems
- Producing progress reports
- Guiding clients on future development
Most specifically the duty of technical architects is to maintain computer networks, systems and other business infrastructure. They review structure of an organisation in order to maintain proper flow and functions of web system and internet. These IT experts work in an office set up, but in case to monitor and rectify hardware they may visit systems area.
These architects usually work for large business houses or organizations and may have to travel in order to assist IT set up in other branches of the organisation. Sometimes technical architects have their own businesses and they provide consultation or undertake project management responsibility of different organisation.
Job Requirements
Some employers look out for candidates who have several years of experience along with vendor and industry certification. While there are several companies who prefer candidates who have completed bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology and other related fields. Students with the knowledge to develop algorithms, sets of instruction that are used to perform data collection and processing are preferred more for this job.
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dvanced degree in system architecture, analysis and performance is may help to find suitable technical architect jobs. Technologies are constantly evolving in the world of IT; so it is essential to have knowledge about current technology to thrive and prosper in this sector. British computer society offers different types of courses that will make one aware about the changing world of IT. A technical architect can enrol in these courses and know about latest IT updates. Strong communication skills, problem solving ability, tactful and diplomatic personality are most suitable for this industry.
There are various roles of a technical architect in an organisation. It depends on experience and skills of an architect which position and role will be suitable. There is high demand of skilled and trained technical architects and the demand will persist as long as businesses depend on technologies.
