Applications Architect

What is an Applications Architect?

Applications Architects design and develop new applications, or repair and improve existing applications. They collaborate with business units in order to create a product that incorporates both the required functionalities and/or features as well as business outcomes.

Applications Architect job description

As an important member of the IT team, a typical Applications Architect job description should include, but is not limited to:

Collaborate with business units to determine business goals

Lead the application development team to design and test a prototype application

Integrate user feedback

Maintain app via diagnostic tests, debugging, and regular updates

Create application documentation

As design, and application and software development are dynamic and fast-paced fields, Applications Architects should stay up-to-date with the latest developments in the field.

What skills and qualifications should a Applications Architect have?

Applications Architects have three maj or areas in which they should excel: design thinking, application development, and leadership.

As such, they should be proficient in several programming languages, including, but not limited to, Javascript, Java, Dart, Swift, and Kotlin.

Other technical skills should include:

Experience with hybrid cloud platforms, like Azure or Google Cloud

Web development tools, like Bootstrap or angularJS

Secure coding practices

Soft skills should include:

Problem solving

Critical thinking

Creativity

Teamwork and collaboration

Organisation

Leadership

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