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I’m always careful when discussing certain topics here because I notice many people share ideas and knowledge as if they implement them in their day-to-day jobs. Don’t be fooled! When you see someone talking about clean architecture, optimization techniques, or the best ways to create and design components, consider these questions: Is the solution they’re presenting the simplest one available? If it isn’t the simplest solution, why doesn’t that approach work in this case? What are the trade-offs associated with this solution? Remember, no optimization comes without a cost. In the end, were the trade-offs worth it? If so, what’s the balance between the benefits and the drawbacks? What I’m trying to convey is this: Be mindful and don’t assume that a complex solution is the best just because someone claims it or because it appears elegant. Always consider the context and the bigger picture.

The UK Technology Architecture market is in a dangerous position! Here are some stats from some research I conducted over the weekend. In the UK there are; - 301 Architects with less than 2 years experience - 749 with 2-4 years experience - 1.7k with 4-6 years experience - 3k with 6-8 years experience - 4.4k with 8-10 years experience - 14k with 10-15 years experience - 25k with 15-20 years experience This is across the general job titles: #SoftwareArchitect #solutionarchitect #enterprisearchitect #dataarchitect #cloudarchitect This shows that in a few years we won't have enough people with the right experience to plug the gaps at the top. Why is this? Essentially, architecture is seen as an 'end of career' or progressive role, i.e. Engineers that don't want to manage but want to stay close to the tech and want more money become architects. This is just one example. Why don't businesses create junior architect roles and train people to become actual architects? #softwarearchitecture #solutionarchitect #enterprisearchitecture #dataarchitecture

Our solution architects have a challenging job. They must understand and consider several, often contradictory aspects while designing solutions. Just to name a few: - Environmental context (capabilities & limitations @ business & technology) - Future plans and strategic directions (business & technology) - Budget, time, resource constraints - Non-functional requirements The most challenging part is when these aspects are contradicting. 😉

I've noticed a trend lately in job postings for "architect" roles, often misleadingly referring to Computer "architects" with specialized technical skills. Today, however, the narrative shifted as we received an unexpected application from an individual showcasing their computer expertise for an "architect" position with us. Could this be a sign of changing times ahead? It's a reminder of the importance of safeguarding the integrity and identity of our beloved profession. #Architect #ProfessionalIntegrity #CareerTrends

👨💻 Revealing the Technical Architect's Role: Unveiling Responsibilities & Skills https://lnkd.in/dD33quSV #technical #architect #rolesandresponsibilities #skills #knowledgesharing

$114k to $212k for a Senior Architect. That’s £88k to £165k in British money. I thought it was for an IT Architect 😩 at first but then I read the details. THIS JOB IS FOR AN ARCHITECT WHO DESIGNS BUILDINGS‼️ 😀 So why am I posting this? This job ad should give you a good insight into where Architects are valued (I’m purely talking in Ca💲h terms). Designing Data Centres is fast becoming a high paying specialism that you may want to look at if you want to get out of the dreaded £40k- £60k pool that most architects are swimming in. What do we think? ✅To my American Architects here is the link: Check out this job at Amazon Web Services (AWS): https://lnkd.in/deFRkHWP Stephen Drew Aida Teimouri Nastaran Fazeli Mohammed Balila Victoria Farrow Dr Alona Martinez Perez Sandra Woodall, FRIBA, FRSA, AoU Laurie Farmer Muhammad Khan James Blood Andrew Holt Andy Shaw Matt Kirk Fiona Hunt Ben Flatman

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You’re experiencing my last day working as a “traditional” architect at a “traditional” architecture firm with me. 👇🏼Here’s what I have to say: 👉🏼 It doesn’t matter if it’s awkward. 👉🏼 It doesn’t matter if you get fired. 👉🏼 It doesn’t mattered if you quit. 👉🏼 It doesn’t matter if you get laid off. 👉🏼 It doesn’t matter if you had disagreements. 👉🏼 It doesn’t matter if you agreed on everything. Well then….what does matter? Well, a lot. BUT to simplify… What matters is that you leave on good terms ALWAYS. 🍩 Oh, and bring some donuts to lighten the mood. 🍩 #architect #healthyarchitect #AEC #aecindustry #stressmanagement

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EA thought of the day... When hiring new architects for your team, it’s important to remember existing skills are good but ability to learn new skills is far more important. An architect who learns fast can often find answers fast too. #EnterpriseArchitecture