Top 10 IT Architect Jobs in 2023

IT Architects are often hired within large organisations and are in charge of designing and overseeing technical infrastructures. It is their responsibility to translate business requirements into technical requirements and therefore all IT Architects need the following soft skills:

• Leadership skills
• Project management skills
• Communications skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Decision-making skills
• Organisational skills
• Business acumen

Hard skills will vary from role to role, as there are lots of different variations of IT Architects. For example, a Cloud Architect is responsible for the cloud infrastructure and therefore needs knowledge of cloud computing, and a Data Architect is responsible for the data infrastructure and needs an understanding of data structures, and data science.

Architects within the IT sector are highly paid with an average salary of £81,000, this is due to the vast amount of technical knowledge needed to do the job. To become an IT Architect, you usually need at least 6 years of experience within your chosen field, and a degree in computer science or a similar field is often required.

We’ve put together a list of the top 10 IT Architect jobs in 2023, including responsibilities, skills, and average salaries.

1.     Solutions Architect

As a Solution Architect, you are in charge of creating the overall technical vision for the solution of a business problem. You need to have excellent communication skills are you are working closely with various teams to find out what problems are being faced. You then need to have the technical knowledge to be able to create and implement the solutions. Solution Architect jobs have increased by 9% in the past year.

Average salary: £82,000

Skills: IT architecture, infrastructure and cloud developments, DevOps, networks, database management, various operating systems, business analyst tools, and processes.

2.     Cloud Architect

A Cloud Architect is responsible for converting the technical requirements of the company into the design of the cloud infrastructure. The cloud infrastructure includes a front-end platform, back-end platform, a cloud-based delivery, and a network. You will often work with other teams including Developers and Engineers in order to build and improve on a cloud structure that meets company requirements. Cloud Architect jobs have increased by 136% in the past two years.

Average salary: £86,000

Skills: Cloud computing, DevOps, data migration, cloud-native, cybersecurity, data centres, application program interface (API) management systems, and various programming languages.

3.     Data Architect

Data Architects provide their expertise to help create a proficient and secure database management system. This involves assessing which database frameworks best suit the company, as well as outlining data management governing standards and ensuring compliance with data quality policies. Data Architect jobs have increased by 186% in the past two years.

Average salary: £83,000

Skills: Data management, data governance, data modelling, data analytics, industry frameworks, and best practices, artificial intelligence and machine learning tools, data integration, and data warehousing.

4.      Security Architect

A Security Architect is considered an advanced-level role within cybersecurity, you need to be able to predict and identify security risks within business applications, then once the risks have been identified, the Security Architect works with various teams to create a secure infrastructure in accordance with security protection standards. Security Architect jobs have increased by 40% in the past year.

Average salary: £78,000

Skills: DevOps, application security threat modelling, security risk management, current security threats, mitigations, governance and operational security best practices.

5.  Technical Architect

As a Technical Architect, you are required to set up and maintain computer networks, systems, and other company infrastructures. You work closely with Developers to help produce appropriate solutions. You need an excellent understanding of the company’s goals in order to produce the best possible technical infrastructure. Technical Architect jobs have increased by 223% in the past two years.

Average salary: £81,000

Skills: Governance, DevOps, software development life cycles, requirement analysis, web services, enterprise architecture, and integration.

6.   Enterprise Architect

An Enterprise Architect is responsible for ensuring a company is using the appropriate technology infrastructure that aligns with the company’s business strategy. You will work with senior-level employees to determine the best possible technology solutions; it is also important to be able to stay current with technological developments and assess whether they would be a good fit for the company. They have a huge amount of responsibility in ensuring company success. Enterprise Architect jobs have increased by 67% in the past year.

Average salary: £91,000

Skills: Cloud platform technologies, APIs, knowledge of databases and data trends, cyber security, machine learning, artificial intelligence, blockchain, industry best practices, and knowledge of emerging technologies.

7.    Systems Architect

As a System Architect, you are in charge of creating, configuring, managing, and maintaining both computer and networking systems. It is your responsibility to analyse current and desired processes and outcomes and advise on the best possible combination of IT systems and components to achieve specific business goals. Systems Architect jobs have increased by 70% in the past year.

Average salary: £72,000

Skills: Project management, knowledge of computer servers, network and system development and deployment, analytical skills, scalability, information processing fundamentals, and best practices.

8.   Software Architect

A Software Architect needs excellent technical knowledge as you will be involved in making executive software design decisions. A Software Architect needs to be able to predict the best software design based on business requirements whilst considering what tools and technologies they have available. You will then work with Developers and Project Managers to oversee its production. Software Architect jobs have increased by 102% in the past year

Average salary: £82,000

Skills: Knowledge of various programming languages, DevOps, software and application design, Unified Modelling Language, UX design, and software quality assurance principles.

9.   Integration Architect

As an Integration Architect, you must be skilled in designing and managing complicated projects in addition to having a strong understanding of software development. Businesses employ a range of software tools for specific business processes, and system integration is utilised to create an organisation’s technical vision. The design of this is led by the Integration Architect, who creates this integrated strategy and model. Integration Architect jobs have increased by 10% in the past year

Average salary: £68,500

Skills: Cloud computing, data integration, analytical skills, application integration, API management, Service-Orientated Architecture (SOA), systems analysis, and enterprise architecture.

10.  Network Architect

Network Architects are responsible for the design, documentation, and deployment of data communication networks that meet company needs. Once it is deployed, you need to continually assess the performance and make sure the network is performing optimally. This also means you need to keep on top of network technologies and advancements in the field. Network Architect jobs have increased by 7% in the past year.

Average salary: £78,000

Skills: Experience with network automation tools and features, DevOps methodologies, firewalls, network security, cloud security, wide area network (WAN), local area network (LAN), and internet protocols.

The demand for Architect jobs has increased by 158% over the past two years and will continue to be in high demand as companies continue to use developing technologies to solve business solutions.