Technical Architect Manager

Responsibilities include:

• Designing functional technology solutions
• Overseeing development and implementation of programs
• Providing technical leadership and support to software development teams

Job brief

We are looking for a Technical Architect to design the structure of our IT systems and oversee programs to ensure the proper architecture is implemented.

In this role, you should be an excellent communicator who is able to translate complex requirements into functional architecture. We’d also like you to have hands-on experience on software development and be able to manage complex programs.

Your goal will be to ensure our internal IT framework operates properly.

Responsibilities 

• Understand company needs to define system specifications
• Plan and design the structure of a technology solution
• Communicate system requirements to software development teams
• Evaluate and select appropriate software or hardware and suggest integration methods
• Oversee assigned programs (e.g. conduct code review) and provide guidance to team members
• Assist with solving technical problems when they arise
• Ensure the implementation of agreed architecture and infrastructure
• Address technical concerns, ideas and suggestions
• Monitor systems to ensure they meet both user needs and business goals

Required skills

Because the role of a technical architect is so varied, employers will be looking for a wide range of skills, including:

• Good communication with clients/operational managers – listening and providing answers
• Strong problem solving skills
• Ability to build from good relationships with clients/operational managers and colleagues
• Ability to gather and assimilate information
• Up to date knowledge of technical applications
• Good knowledge of quality standards, legislation and best practice
• Ability to be adapt and prioritise • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Ability to think ahead and anticipate problems, issues and solutions

Entry requirements

To become a technical architect, you’ll often need to work your way up a career path within IT to reach the senior role.

In-depth technical knowledge isn’t a necessity as that is often required more by the people you’ll be managing. However, it’s important that you understand what technologies are out there (Java/J2EE, SQL, SAP, Oracle and C#) and what they do.

This means employers usually require a degree in a relevant subject to demonstrate you have enough technical knowledge to perform well in the role. This may be in computer sciences or computer engineering, information management systems, software development or business information systems.

Experience that is particularly favoured by employers includes systems development, analysis, programming or testing. It’s common in the industry to start work in one of these roles and progress to become a technical architect.

Interested?

Please forward you CV for consideration