Understanding a solution architect's responsibilities

In the previous section, you learned about the role of a solution architect, the different types of architect in an organization, and how they coexist. In this section, you will learn more details about the responsibilities of a solution architect. A solution architect is a technical leader, and a customer-facing role, which comes with many responsibilities. The primary responsibility of a solution architect is to convert organization business visions into a technical solution and work as a liaison between businesses and technical stakeholders. A solution architect uses broad technology expertise and business experience to ensure the success of the solution's delivery.

A solution architect's responsibilities may differ slightly based on the nature of the organization. Often, in a consulting organization, a solution architect may be dedicated to a particular project and customer, while in a product-based organization, a solution architect may be working with multiple customers to educate them on a product and review their solution design. Overall, a solution architect holds the following primary responsibilities:

Solution architect's responsibility model

As shown in the preceding diagram, there are various significant responsibilities for a solution architect. In upcoming sections, you will learn about the various aspects of the solution architect's responsibilities.