Technical architects help plan, design and build IT systems for clients.
£40,000 Starter
to£80,000 Experienced
37 to 39 a week
evenings / weekends away from home
You can get into this job through:
You'll normally need a degree or postgraduate qualification. Relevant subjects include:
You'll usually need:
You could get into this job through a degree apprenticeship, training as a digital and technology solutions professional. You could then move on to a digital and technology solution specialist degree apprenticeship, which is at postgraduate level.
You'll usually need:
You could start with a company in a job like programming and work your way up through internal training and promotion.
You could apply to companies directly if you've got relevant skills and knowledge.
You'll need a broad understanding of the available technologies and what they can do for the client. Many employers will look for a background in systems development, analysis, programming or testing.
Employers will also want to see strengths in non-technical areas like client management, communication and leadership. This is because they place importance on the ability to communicate the client's requirements to technical teams, and to manage demands on time and resources.
Experience of project management methods like PRINCE2 will be helpful along with a working knowledge of project development and information management practices like Agile and ITIL.
You can find more advice on careers in computing from The Chartered Institute for IT.
You'll need:
Your day-to-day duties might include:
You could work in an office or at a client's business.