Solution Architect

Soft Skills - Skills related to personal attributes, communication, and interpersonal interaction

Proficient

DDealing with Ambiguity: Ability to navigate uncertain situations and make decisions with incomplete information.

Proficient

DDecision Making: Ability to make informed, effective, and timely decisions.

Intermediate

EEmpathy: The ability to comprehend and appreciate the perspectives and skill levels of others, fostering effective communication and collaboration.

Proficient

LLeadership: The ability to guide, motivate, and inspire individuals or teams towards achieving goals.

Expert

LLearning and Progressing: Capacity to acquire new skills, adapt to change, and strive for personal and professional growth.

Expert

PPlanning: Ability to effectively plan tasks, projects, and time to achieve goals.

Proficient

SSelf-Organization: Ability to independently manage tasks, goals, and responsibilities.

Software Architecture - Skills related to software architecture, architectural styles, and software modeling on different levels

Expert

AApplication Architecture: Understanding of how to design and structure an application.

Proficient

DDistributed Systems: Understanding and designing systems that run across multiple servers or nodes.

Proficient

SSolution Architecture: Designing complex software solutions that meet specific needs.

General Software Engineering - General software engineering skills applicable to any programming language or development environment

Skilled

AAlgorithms and Data Structures: Understanding of fundamental algorithms and data structures, their complexities, and applications.

Proficient

AAutomated Testing: Understanding of Automated Testing, including Unit, Integration, and End-to-End tests.

Expert

CCode Quality: Understanding of best practices to write high-quality code, including code reviews, refactoring, and coding standards.

Proficient

CCode Review: Ability to review code for quality, maintainability, and functionality.

Proficient

DDatabases: Comprehension of database systems, including relational and NoSQL databases, schema design, and query optimization.

Proficient

DDebugging and Troubleshooting: Skills to identify, analyze, and resolve bugs, errors, or other issues within a codebase.

Proficient

DDocumentation: The ability to create clear, concise, and comprehensive documentation for software projects. This includes writing technical guides, API documentation, and user manuals that facilitate the understanding and usage of software products.

Skilled

UUsage of Large Language AI Models: Understanding and leveraging the potential of large language AI models to enhance personal and project efficiency. This skill entails the effective use of AI models to streamline tasks, improve workflows, and innovate processes in software development.

Proficient

VVersion Control: Understanding of version control systems like Git, SVN, etc., and their application in software development.

Project & Team Management - Skills related to managing software development projects and teams

Proficient

CCommunication & Presentation Skills: Skills encompassing effective communication and presentation within a team or project environment, including articulating ideas, active listening, and presenting to various stakeholders.

Proficient

NNegotiation: The ability to effectively negotiate terms, resources, or other project aspects with various stakeholders, balancing assertiveness and cooperation to achieve desired outcomes.

Proficient

PProject Planning & Scheduling: Skills related to organizing, planning, and scheduling project tasks and milestones to ensure timely and successful project completion.

Security & Compliance - Skills related to software and network security, including secure coding practices, penetration testing, and encryption

Proficient

PPersonal Cybersecurity Hygiene: Understanding of best practices for personal cybersecurity.

Expert

WWeb Security in Development: Understanding of web security principles in software development contexts.

Networking - Skills related to computer networking, including network usage, design, administration, and troubleshooting

Proficient

HHTTP and Web Protocols: Understanding of HTTP and protocols built on top of it, such as SSE and WebSockets.

Proficient

NNetwork Fundamentals: Understanding of low-level networking concepts such as TCP/UDP, DNS, and IP protocols.

Operations & Observability - This category covers skills related to DevOps, Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), runtime management, and observability. It encompasses both proactive management of technology stacks and reactive monitoring and troubleshooting.

Proficient

CCI/CD: Skills related to Continuous Integration (CI) and Continuous Deployment/Delivery (CD). This involves understanding and implementing modern development workflows, automating testing, and facilitating rapid and reliable deployment of services.

Expert

CCloud Computing: Understanding of cloud-based solutions, services, and deployment models. Familiarity with key cloud providers like AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud.

Proficient

CContainers (Docker): Skills related to the use and management of containerization technologies, particularly Docker. This includes creating Dockerfiles, managing Docker registries, and orchestrating containers for application deployment and scaling.

Intermediate

MMonitoring: Skills related to monitoring IT systems, applications, and services to identify performance, uptime, and reliability issues. It includes setting up monitoring tools, configuring alerts, and analyzing monitoring data for proactive management.