To add a bit of nuance to Alex's perfectly apt description: an architect's role can also be to ensure a team's architectural decisions align with the wider company ecosystem. In this situation the team drives their own architecture, but the architect's role is to ensure they are maintaining consistency with the rest of the company.
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Original Message:
Sent: 02-03-2026 11:51
From: Alex Sander Felicio
Subject: Software Architect – Roles and Responsibilities
An architect is responsible for defining the overall structure and technical direction of a software project. This includes choosing the appropriate technologies, designing scalable and secure architectures, setting standards and best practices, and ensuring that the solution aligns with business requirements. The architect also works closely with development teams and stakeholders to anticipate risks, make trade-off decisions, and ensure the system can evolve over time.
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Alex Sander Felicio
Original Message:
Sent: 02-03-2026 11:50
From: CRISTIAN GIMENEZ
Subject: Software Architect – Roles and Responsibilities
What is the role of an architect in a software project?
#Architect
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