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Overview
Software architects create the technical design and the functional model of a software system, based on functional specifications. They also design the architecture of the system or different modules and components related to the business' or customer requirements, technical platform, computer language or development.
In job descriptions, look for concrete responsibility around business process modelling, object-oriented modelling, system design and systems development life-cycle. These details show how software architect work connects to Software developers tasks, deliverables, documentation and follow-up.
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Search jobsWhat the work can involve
Software architects create the technical design and the functional model of a software system, based on functional specifications. They also design the architecture of the system or different modules and components related to the business' or customer requirements, technical platform, computer language or development environment. Day to day, software architect work is shaped by business process modelling, object-oriented modelling, system design, systems development life-cycle and tools for software configuration management and by the expectations of Software developers. A useful role description should name the work with business process modelling, object-oriented modelling and system design, the expected result and the handover that follows from those occupation-specific tasks.
Skills and specializations
Useful skills for software architect include business process modelling, object-oriented modelling, system design, systems development life-cycle and tools for software configuration management. These capabilities matter because the role turns specialist knowledge into practical decisions, documents, services or results that other people can use. Specialization should stay close to the occupation’s core subject matter and the responsibilities described for Software developers.
Salary context
Salary context for software architect is best compared through scope and responsibility rather than a single figure. Look at how much autonomy the role has for business process modelling, object-oriented modelling, system design, systems development life-cycle and tools for software configuration management, how complex the Software developers environment is, and whether the work includes supervision, review, planning or accountability for finished results.
Career paths
Career development for software architect can move from focused tasks in business process modelling toward broader responsibility for object-oriented modelling, coordination with related specialists, or deeper expertise in Software developers. Progress usually depends on evidence of reliable work, clear documentation, sound judgement and the ability to explain occupation-specific decisions.
Good to know
When reviewing software architect roles, check which part of the work is central: business process modelling, object-oriented modelling, system design, systems development life-cycle and tools for software configuration management. A useful vacancy should make clear the working environment, the outputs expected, the people who use the results, and how quality, safety, performance or follow-up is handled.
Editorial note
This guide is editorial career context. It is not official labour-market statistics or role-specific salary data.
Where might this occupation occur?
This occupation may occur in several kinds of economic activity. Here are some examples and other occupations that may be found in the same areas.
Computer programming activities
This is one example. Other occupations in this activity include software developer, software analyst and cloud engineer.
Explore this activityComputer consultancy and computer facilities management activities
This occupation may also occur in this activity. Other occupations there include software developer, software analyst and cloud engineer.
Explore this activityThese examples offer an overview but do not show every economic activity where the occupation may occur.
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The selection is based on how occupations are connected to economic activities in ESCO and NACE. Only a few examples are shown to make the information easier to use. The occupations were selected because they are close in occupation area and important skills. The examples are not a ranking. They do not show where most people work, where demand is highest, or which occupation is best suited to a particular person.
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O*NET relationships
See occupations connected to this ESCO occupation in the official O*NET–ESCO mapping. The relationship type comes from the source and is not a ranking or recommendation.
O*NET relationships: 2
Software Developers
15-1252.00
O*NET occupation is broader
The O*NET occupation covers a broader field of work than this ESCO occupation.
The official mapping connects this O*NET occupation to many ESCO occupations.
Computer Systems Engineers/Architects
15-1299.08
O*NET occupation is broader
The O*NET occupation covers a broader field of work than this ESCO occupation.
Open in O*NETSource and method
These relationships come from the official European Commission O*NET–ESCO crosswalk.
Relationship direction: O*NET occupation to ESCO occupation.
Several O*NET occupations can point to the same ESCO occupation, and one O*NET occupation can point to several ESCO occupations.
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NACE Rev. 2.1
Economic activities linked to this occupation.
62.1Computer programming activities62.2Computer consultancy and computer facilities management activities
Alternative labels
Occupation group
Software developers (2512)
Source facts
| ESCO URI | http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/d0aa0792-4345-474b-9365-686cf4869d2e |
|---|---|
| ESCO code | 2512.3 |
| ISCO group | 2512 |
| Concept type | Occupation |