Group
Occupation
271233 Solution Architect
Latest release
Consultation draft: Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO)
Reference period
July 2024
Released
25/07/2024
First release
271233 Solution Architect
Designs and coordinates the implementation of end-to-end technology solutions to meet business outcomes. Ensures the solution has technological compatibility, efficiency, and scalability.
Cloud Solution Architects are excluded from this occupation. Cloud Solution Architects are included in Occupation 271231 Cloud Architect.
Alternative title
- Technical Architect
ANZSCO skill level
This occupation has a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.
Australia
- Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience
New Zealand
- Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience
Main tasks
- Designs and develops scalable, efficient, secure, and cost-effective technical solutions to meet business infrastructure or functional needs
- Researches and selects appropriate technologies, platforms, and tools that best meet the project's requirements
- Defines the interfaces and data flows between different systems and third-party services so that each component works together
- Creates technical documentation, architectural diagrams, and specifications to guide development teams and communicate the solution architecture
- Coordinates teams during the implementation of the chosen solution, addresses technical challenges, and oversees that the designs are effectively realised