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Software Engineer
Builds and maintains the software applications and systems that businesses and consumers rely on, working across the full development lifecycle from design to deployment.
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Solutions Architect
Designs the overall technical structure of software systems, making high-level decisions about how components fit together to meet business requirements.
Also known as: Technical Architect, Enterprise Architect
Compare with another careerWhat you do
Works with stakeholders to understand business needs and translates them into a technical design spanning applications, data, infrastructure, and integrations. Evaluates technology choices and trade-offs, documents architecture decisions, and guides engineering teams during implementation. Often bridges technical teams and business or client stakeholders, especially in consulting or enterprise settings.
Typical work environment
Office-based or remote work involving a mix of client and stakeholder meetings, design documentation, and technical review sessions, usually reached after years of hands-on engineering experience.
Typical entry point
Not typically an entry-level role — usually reached after several years as a software, cloud, or systems engineer
Relevant subjects
Core
Computer Science
Also relevant
Business Studies
Relevant interests
Core
Computers
Also relevant
ProgrammingLeadership
Useful skills
Analytical thinking· AdvancedCommunication· AdvancedLeadership· AdvancedPresentation· Intermediate
These are useful, relevant skills to build over time — not a checklist you need to already have.
Common education routes
Bachelor's degree—Computer Science EngineeringPrimary route
Master's degree—Computer ScienceCommon route
Bachelor's degree—Information TechnologyCommon route
These are common routes in, not the only path — and not a university or course recommendation.
Career characteristics
Strong salary potentialStrong leadership opportunitiesHigh job securityGood international mobilityRemote-work friendlyDeep technical specialisation
General tendencies for this career, not a guarantee — actual roles vary by employer and location.
Industries
ConsultingSoftware
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STEMTechnicalManagementClient-facing
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