Generic role expectations
- Should have experience to build best-fit architectural solution in form of frameworks/ tools in identified technology area
- Should be conversant with architecture principles and practices ( Architecture frameworks and methodology, Architecture patterns, Architect QoS
( performance, scalability, maintainability, reusability)
- Should be able to provide technical leadership and strategic direction for testing
- Should be able to create technology differentiation by contribution to new proposal/ pursuits
- Preferably should be aware of industry trends in some emerging technology areas (blockchain, AR-VR, LCNC, Quantum computing etc)
- Preferably a thought leaders within the area of technology specialization, esp for Sr. Tech Arch role (should have published some whitepapers or presented in some industry forums)
Architects can be hired in following areas (list for reference only, there can still be some areas beyond this list, e.g. performance testing, and so on)