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What is a Software Architect?

A Software Architect is a senior specialist who designs large, complex software systems with long-term vision and strategic thinking. Software Architects do more than design databases or APIs—they design end-to-end systems, make trade-offs between competing concerns, establish architectural patterns that guide teams, and ensure systems evolve to meet changing business needs. Whether you need someone to design a new platform, architect a major system redesign, or provide technical leadership on complex challenges, a skilled Software Architect brings strategic vision and deep technical expertise.

What makes Software Architects valuable is their ability to see the big picture while understanding technical details deeply. They make decisions that shape systems for years. They balance current needs with future flexibility. This is why organizations trust Software Architects with critical system designs. When you hire through Torc, you're getting someone who designs systems built to last.

Technology Stack

Architecture Patterns & Principles

• SOLID principles & design patterns

• Microservices & distributed systems

• Event-driven architectures

• Domain-driven design

Technology Landscape

• Deep knowledge of multiple technology stacks

• Understanding of database options

• Integration patterns & tools

• Cloud platforms & deployment

Scalability & Performance

• Scalability patterns & trade-offs

• Performance optimization strategies

• Caching & persistence strategies

• Load distribution & fault tolerance

System Design

• System design principles

• Data modeling & schema design

• API design & versioning

• Integration architecture

Architecture Documentation

• C4 model for architecture documentation

• ADRs (Architecture Decision Records)

• Architecture visualization

• Documentation best practices

Key Qualities to Look For on a Software Architect

Systems Thinking — They understand how systems work holistically. They see dependencies, trade-offs, and long-term implications of architectural choices.

Strategic Vision — They think beyond current requirements. They design systems that evolve as business needs change.

Technical Depth — They understand technologies deeply enough to make informed architectural decisions. They know when technologies fit problems.

Communication — They articulate architectural decisions clearly to diverse audiences. They explain trade-offs and defend decisions.

Leadership — They guide teams on architectural implementation. They help teams understand and follow architectural patterns.

Pragmatism — They balance architecture perfection with business velocity. They make practical choices that deliver value.

Project Types Your Software Architects Handle

System Design & Architecture — Designing large, complex systems. Real scenarios: Platform architecture design, system redesign, greenfield system architecture.

Technology Selection — Evaluating and selecting technologies. Real scenarios: Platform selection, architecture technology choices, tool evaluation.

Scalability Solutions — Designing systems for scale. Real scenarios: Scaling monolith to microservices, database scaling, distributed system architecture.

Integration Architecture — Designing system integration strategies. Real scenarios: Enterprise integration, API gateway design, data integration.

Data Architecture — Designing data systems. Real scenarios: Data warehouse architecture, data lake design, analytics architecture.

Migration Strategy — Designing migration approaches for large systems. Real scenarios: Monolith to microservices migration, cloud migration architecture, modernization strategy.

Technical Leadership — Providing architectural guidance and leadership. Real scenarios: Architectural review, technical decision guidance, architectural coaching.

Interview questions 

Question 1: "Describe a significant architectural decision you made. What were you trying to solve, what options did you consider, and why did you choose your approach?"

Why this matters: Tests strategic thinking and decision-making under uncertainty. Reveals ability to weigh trade-offs. Shows systems thinking and business acumen.

Question 2: "Tell me about a system you designed that had to scale. How did you anticipate scaling needs and what architectural patterns did you use?"

Why this matters: Tests scalability thinking and pattern knowledge. Reveals whether they design for growth or scale reactively. Shows distributed systems expertise.

Question 3: "Describe a situation where you had to recommend a major architectural change or refactoring. What was the business case and how did you manage the transition?"

Why this matters: Tests change management and business communication. Reveals ability to advocate for necessary changes. Shows pragmatism about technical debt.