Title: Role of the Application Architect | Kariera Future Processing
Headings: Role of the Application Architect
Role of the Application Architect
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Should Architect write code?
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Content: However, a lot of books and articles define those roles differently and sometimes those definitions are mutually exclusive. To provide context for further considerations, I’d like to present a simple model of architects classification. These roles differ from the point of view of abstraction level used to perceive software. The names listed below may vary depending on the source. 1. In large organisations, with their own systems supporting external processes, there is a role of Enterprise Architect. This person looks globally on systems within a company and helps to design business processes. Then, he selects the best software to support those processes or determines the development of dedicated solution. This role requires some technical knowledge, but the most important thing here is the ability to understand business needs of the organisation. 2.