# The Role and Responsibilities of a Software Architect

DevFeed: [The Role and Responsibilities of a Software Architect](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/software-architect-a-mythological-figure-17872.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://www.codemotion.com/magazine/backend/software-architecture/software-architect-a-mythological-figure/>)

Author: LucaVaccaDeveloper

Published: 2025-02-18T09:18:07Z

Content type: opinion

Language: en

Sources: [Backend Job: skill, salary and insights - Codemotion Magazine](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/backend-job-skill-salary-and-insights-codemotion-magazine.md>)

Topics: [Architecture & Design](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/architecture-design.md>), [Development](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/development.md>), [Programming](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/programming.md>)

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## AI overview

This commentary examines the role of the software architect, comparing it with a structural engineer in construction. It argues that software architecture is often handled by senior developers rather than dedicated architects, and describes the architect's responsibilities, including designing robust and scalable systems, understanding business and client needs, evaluating technologies, and working with architectural patterns, databases, cloud services, and containers.

## Source excerpt

Making an analogy with the construction world, there's always a structural engineer in the design phase who is responsible for calculating and defining the necessary foundations for the work before building a structure. This practice is not only logical but fundamental: you cannot build a house or a building without considering its architecture or the... Read more The post Software Architect: A Mythological Figure? appeared first on Codemotion Magazine.