Software Architect-Architectural Design Guidance

Example

Determining whether a monolithic or microservices architecture best suits a new enterprise application, considering factors like team size, expected load, and future growth.

Scenario

In a scenario where a startup plans to rapidly scale its operations, a Software Architect might opt for a microservices architecture to facilitate independent scaling and development of system components.

Example

Establishing coding guidelines, software development methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum), and selecting the technology stack for a project.

Scenario

For a fintech application requiring high security and reliability, the architect might enforce strict coding standards, choose a robust technology stack like Java or .NET, and implement secure communication protocols.

Example

Applying architectural tactics to achieve scalability, reliability, and security in a software system.

Scenario

To ensure an online payment system can handle peak loads during sales seasons, an architect might design for scalability by incorporating load balancers, designing stateless application servers, and implementing caching.

Example

Identifying potential risks in the software development process and proposing mitigation strategies.

Scenario

Anticipating that a third-party service might become a bottleneck, the architect plans for fallback mechanisms and redundant service providers to maintain system availability.

Example

Translating technical details into business language to help stakeholders make informed decisions.

Scenario

Explaining the cost-benefit analysis of using cloud services versus on-premises servers to non-technical stakeholders, highlighting aspects like scalability, initial investment, and operational costs.