Understand customer business needs and technical requirements
Design architecture & solutions (Cloud, Networking, Security, Applications, etc.)
Present solutions and create technical proposals
Work with Sales teams during Pre-Sales / Solution design phase
Guide implementation teams to deliver the solution
Lead technical discussions, workshops, and product demos
Ensure customer satisfaction and long-term relationship
Architects are among the highest-paid roles in IT
Often get performance bonuses based on successful deals
Can move into Enterprise Architect, Principal Architect, Consultant, Product Manager roles
Work closely with CXOs and decision makers
High visibility and recognition in the company
Cloud, Networking, Security, DevOps, Digital Transformation projects
Directly helps company win projects → very important position
Interact with international clients
Travel opportunities for workshops and solution deployments
Compared to support roles, less shift work
Mix of remote + on-site flexibility in many companies
Certifications and new skills rewarded
(AWS, Azure, GCP, Cisco, Palo Alto, etc.)