Types of roles for a solution architect
In the previous chapter, you learned about solution architecture and how various stakeholders impact solution strategies—now, you will understand the solution architect's role. The software solution can develop without a solution architect, depending on the project's size, but for a large project it is a requirement to have a dedicated solution architect. The success or failure of the plan depends on the solution architect.
There is always a need for someone who can make architectural decisions for the team and drive team collaboration with stakeholders. Sometimes, it is required to have multiple solution architects in the team, depending on the size of the project. The different types of solution architect are depicted in Figure 2.1, showing how they have different responsibilities in the organization.
Figure 2.1: Types of solution architect
An organization can have multiple types of solution architect. Solution...