System architects are experts for the different IT areas within companies. Their primary task is to plan, develop and update system architectures. For this purpose, they delegate tasks to the individual IT units and keep track of current projects.
System architects have varied tasks and can work in numerous industries. Special qualifications increase their opportunities on the labour market. A specialisation in Ethernet systems, mobile applications or virtual and distributed systems significantly promotes their job prospects. Besides, the demand for qualified system architects is rising steadily in the field of medical devices and in the automotive area. Since an appropriate university degree is usually required to work as a system architect, candidates should have completed a course of studies in computer sciences or with focus on technology or engineering, for instance. Find out more about the various specialist fields of system architects!
The key task of system architects is to develop new architectures and individual components of complex IT systems and to extend or update existing architectures. As a first step, this requires the evaluation and precise analysis of the customers’ system requirements. During the implementation phase, system architects closely collaborate with and delegate individual tasks to various specialist departments. Their specialist knowledge enables them to formulate relevant system requirements and to monitor and coordinate the tasks of the IT units involved.
System architects must know the fields of application of the relevant systems and must be able to use them. In addition, they should be familiar with common infrastructures and current IT technologies and need to have experience in conceptual development and in the support of complex IT systems.
The necessary soft skills include a structured and results-oriented way of working and very good communication skills.
The average starting salary of system architects holding a university degree is EUR 40,000 per year. With increasing professional experience, their average annual salary rises to about EUR 72,000.
As a system architect, you have a wide range of tasks involving a high level of responsibility and can work in different industries. In close cooperation with both the customers and the involved IT units within your company, you are responsible for designing new system architectures and improving existing ones.
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