Defines technical architecture, standards and building blocks across projects.
Entry
Senior
Coding
High
Key skills
Common progression
- Senior Software Engineer
- Technical Architect
- Solution Architect
- Enterprise Architect
- CTO
Career overview
The Technical Architect defines the technical architecture and standards applied across projects: building blocks, patterns, technologies and non-functional requirements. They are hands-on and guide delivery teams. The role leads to Solution Architect, Enterprise Architect or CTO.
Main responsibilities
- Define technical architecture and standards
- Design end-to-end technical solutions
- Architect applications and their structure
- Architect infrastructure and platforms
- Keep technical documentation up to date
- Coordinate the technical work of the team
- Define strategy and steer long-term direction
- Mentor junior team members and review their work
- Own the technical roadmap of the perimeter
- Prepare and execute change requests in production
Technical skills
Technologies
Education level
Education requirements vary depending on the company, country and experience. Professional experience, certifications and technical skills can sometimes compensate for formal education.
High School / Bac
Less common
Bac+2 (2-year degree)
Less common
Bac+3 (Bachelor)
Less common
Bac+5 (Master / Engineering)
Common entry point
Experience & coding level
Experience level
Coding level
Useful certifications
Certifications are never mandatory. They are one way among others to prove a skill.
- TOGAF 9 Foundation
- AWS Solutions Architect Associate
- CKA
Where can this career take you?
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Direct progression
Possible branches
Where can you go next?
Realistic next career moves, with compatibility and a transition roadmap for each.
Overlap: 60% · Difficulty: Medium
Skills to learn: Strategy alignment, Capability mapping, Roadmapping
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A typical progression built from real career relationships. Click any role to open its profile.
- Senior Software Engineer
- Technical Architect
- Solution Architect
- Enterprise Architect
- CTO
- CIO
Soft skills
- Big-picture thinking
- Analytical thinking
- Strategic thinking
- Clear communication
- Mentoring
- Rigour and attention to detail
- Decisiveness
Common previous careers
Roles that frequently lead into this career.
Overlap: 13% · Difficulty: Medium
Skills to learn: Standards & patterns, Solution design, Non-functional requirements
View roadmapOverlap: 49% · Difficulty: Medium
Skills to learn: Solution design, Non-functional requirements, Technology selection
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