Technology architecture - Role
Solution architect
(SA)
The person who designs how different technology should fit together to solve a business problem
What's it for?
Designs how systems and data should fit together to solve a particular business problem.
For example…
An architect designs how a replacement customer system will fit together
An SA designs how a new customer portal will use identity, CRM, payments and integration services, including the main trade-offs and risks
Think of it like…
Project architect for one building — not planning the whole city, but making sure this extension stands up and connects to utilities properly