Solutions Architect

Analyse business needs, recommend IT solutions and oversee implementation.
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What's it like to be a Solutions Architect?

Solutions Architects evaluate the business needs of an organisation and determine how technology can be used to deliver or support solutions. They create detailed plans and budgets for IT architecture (hardware and software) and then manage the implementation of those plans. Solutions Architects work closely with both the business and IT functions of an organisation to align IT strategy with organisational goals.

Solutions Architect

Tasks and duties

  • Identifying technology solutions to business problems.
  • Developing plans and strategies which can include proof-of-concepts and prototypes.
  • Identifying project issues and risks.
  • Producing component specifications and translating them into designs for implementation.
  • Leading technical analysis, implementation and deployment.
  • Supporting Project Managers throughout every stage of development.

How to become a Solutions Architect


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To become a Solutions Architect you will need a tertiary qualification and industry experience.


  1. Complete a bachelor degree in an IT-related field, or a double degree across IT and business. This usually takes three to four years of study.

  2. Secure an internship while studying to gain industry experience.

  3. Consider postgraduate study in an IT-related field or a Master of Business Administration (MBA).

  4. Advance your skills by completing additional accreditations such as Cisco, Google or Microsoft certifications.

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Latest Solutions Architect reviews

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Aug 2023
As a Solutions Architect, I've seamlessly blended technical expertise with strategic vision to design and implement scalable, efficient, and innovative solutions tailored to diverse business needs.
Reviewer's Qualification
Master of Information Technology
Experience
10+ years
Organisation size
I'm self-employed
The good things
Possibility to work with a vast variety of industries.
The challenges
Looking for a new contracts every year
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Sep 2023
Balancing passion and diplomacy
Reviewer's Qualification
Bachelor of Information Technology
Experience
5 – 9 years
Organisation size
Large (200+ employees)
The good things
The good things: When you're passionate about solution architecture, it offers immense gratification. You play a pivotal role in aligning business goals with technology solutions, ensuring both effici...
The challenges
However, there are days when stakeholders have conflicting demands, or when technological limitations hinder business requirements. Balancing between budget constraints, emerging technologies, and leg...
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