{"id":14322,"date":"2015-11-22T13:11:04","date_gmt":"2015-11-22T13:11:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/definition\/software-architect\/"},"modified":"2018-10-04T17:18:49","modified_gmt":"2018-10-04T17:18:49","slug":"software-architect","status":"publish","type":"definition","link":"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/definition\/31441\/software-architect","title":{"rendered":"Software Architect"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><span id=\"what_does_software_architect_mean\">What Does Software Architect Mean?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A software architect is a developer who is responsible for the high-level design and strategic planning of new software products. This can include hardware planning as well as the design methodology of the code.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"techopedia_explains_software_architect\">Techopedia Explains Software Architect<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The software architect position is considerably a newer post that has evolved after the introduction of multitier applications. The role of a software architect may also include devising of technical standards, including coding standards, tools or platforms. A number of tools are available in the market that allow the software architect to manage and develop a program or application smoothly and uninterruptedly. The job responsibilities also include managerial and non-functional aspects as well as technical considerations such as technology strategy, compatibility, interoperability, support, deployment, upgrade policies and end-user environments.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What Does Software Architect Mean? 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