Software Architect
A software architect is an IT professional responsible for the design and architecture of software systems. The tasks of a software architect include designing the software architecture, defining technical policies, evaluating and selecting solutions, solving demanding technical problems, and training and mentoring other personnel. The profession requires in-depth technical expertise, experience in software development, problem-solving skills, and the ability to see the overall picture and long-term impacts of technical solutions. Business understanding and good communication skills are also needed.
Enterprises, companies providing IT services, and public administration.
Software architects must have extensive experience in IT and programming. Software architects must master several programming languages and have experience in software development and testing. Understanding architectural models and principles and the ability to apply them in practice are also essential skills. The work also requires database and integration and interface expertise.
Software architects need excellent project management skills, an ability to work in close cooperation with various stakeholders, and an understanding of business. The job description may include receiving feedback and developing solutions based on that feedback, which requires an ability to analyse and evaluate information. Software architects often support other teams and mentor other professionals, which requires management and communication skills.
Vocational upper secondary education and training institutions offer vocational upper secondary qualifications in information and communications technology. After gaining more experience, you can complete a further and specialist vocational qualification in information and communications technology.
At universities of applied sciences, you can complete a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in data processing. At UAEs, you can also complete a Bachelor of Engineering degree in e.g. information technology.
In the field of science at universities, you can study computer science and information technology and complete a Master of Arts degree or a Bachelor of Science degree. Faculties of technology provide education in technology, in which case the Master's degree is a Master of Science (Technology) and the Bachelor's degree is a Bachelor of Science (Technology). The studies may focus on, for example, information technology and telecommunications technology.
Median salary
4461 €/mo
Private sector
4504 €/mo
Public sector
3590 €/mo
The data is based on the median income, meaning the amount of salary which is the middle of the salary amounts arranged in order of magnitude.
Source: Statistics Finland's structural statistics on wages and salaries