Skills needed to become a good Technical Architect

Question

What are the skills that I would have to work on, to become a technical architect?

Answer 1

Working on the following skills will help you in the future:

• Communication 
• Writing
• Learning about new technologies
• Decision-making skills
• able to take pressure
• patience
• working smarter instead of working harder
• good problem-solving skills

Answer 2

Hey Ali, some of the skills required to become a good technical architect are:

1.  Up-to-date knowledge of software applications, languages and hardware.

2.  Deep understanding of quality standards, legislation and best practice in the IT industry.

3. Anticipating and solving problems which might arise during the project development.

4. Good Communication skills to interact with clients as well as internal teams

5. Dealing with high-pressure circumstances

6. Prioritization and time management to meet the deadlines of the projects

7. Relationship-building to develop trust and understanding between the technical teams and clients