FF07 Software development and engineering lead ITenterprisestaff functions

Software Architect

Also known as: Solution Architect · Application Architect · Technical Architect

Determines the structure of applications and their coherence, weighs technical options and records choices and constraints for the build teams.

The software architect chooses the layout of a system, the separation between components and the constraints that build teams follow. Unlike the lead developer, this role does not steer today's code but the durability of the whole across several years and several teams. Selection leans heavily on technical depth, while the bottleneck is explaining and defending choices to non-technical decision makers and resisting the pull to start building again.

Competencies to measure

These are the behavioural and ability constructs in this profile. Each one shows which hrmforce questionnaire measures it.

Competencies to measure	Target level	hrmforce instrument	Assessment method	Behavioural anchor at target level
Abstract and figural reasoning	N5	Ability Scan	Cognitive ability test	Unravels problems without a known example, formulates a new ordering and shapes it so that peers can build on it.
Accuracy and attention to detail Competency (50-framework): Accuracy	N5	Big Fifty, 360 Feedback	Personality questionnaire	Sets the standards for completeness and correctness, has samples checked and addresses teams on structural sloppiness.
Working independently Competency (50-framework): Independence	N4	Big Fifty, 15PF, Competency Check	Personality questionnaire	Determines own approach for a full work package, consults colleagues purposefully when unclear and delivers on time without reminders.

Short profile

The ten heaviest skills in this profile. The full profile with every skill, behavioural anchor and assessment method is in the download.

T	Skill	Target level	Weight	Knockout	Assessment method
V	Problem analysis	N5	5	yes	Assessment centre
V	Systems thinking	N5	5	no	Work sample test
V	Software design and architecture	N5	5	yes	Work sample test
A	Abstract and figural reasoning	N5	4	no	Cognitive ability test
V	Modelling and abstraction	N5	4	no	Work sample test
G	Accuracy and attention to detail	N5	4	no	Personality questionnaire
V	Stakeholder management	N5	4	no	Assessment centre
T	Version control and collaboration workflow	N5	4	yes	Work sample test
V	Software testing and quality assurance	N5	4	no	Work sample test
V	API integration	N5	4	no	Work sample test

See all 27 skills in the full profile

Assessment instruments for this job

17 measurable constructs

Work sample test

Representative work sample under standardized conditions

10 measurable constructs

Knowledge test (client-specific)

Professional knowledge test, customized for each client

8 measurable constructs

Competency Check

Behavioral-Level Competency Assessment

5 measurable constructs

Portfolio

Evaluation of prior work against fixed criteria

4 measurable constructs

360 Feedback

Multiple assessments based on behavioral anchors

3 measurable constructs

Ability Scan

Aptitude Test: Verbal, Numerical, and Abstract Reasoning Skills

2 measurable constructs

Big Fifty

Personality questionnaire, 150 items, 25 factors

1 measurable constructs

Structured interview

Behavioral interview with a fixed structure

1 measurable constructs

15PF

Personality Profile, a shorter alternative to the Big Fifty

1 measurable constructs