Typical duties and responsibilities A solutions architect designs, describes and manages the solution engineering in relation to specific business problems. They are in charge of leading the practice and introducing the overall technical vision for a particular solution. Their typical duties include: Analyzing the technology environment Analyzing enterprise specifics Analyzing and documenting requirements Setting the collaboration framework Creating a solution prototype Participating in technology selection Controlling solution development Supporting project management Qualifications Like most technology and computer-focused roles, employers typically look for a degree in computer Science, information systems or another related field. Typically, solutions architects will take further education