IT architecture & integration
IT architecture & integration
Make system decisions and interfaces traceable.
A clear scope of work
IT architecture & integration: where does it help?
Make system decisions and interfaces traceable.
Start with the desired outcome. Depending on scope, the right solution may be a specialist, a project team or a defined work package.
Tasks and outcomes
Compare options against requirements
Define interface contracts and transitions
Possible outcome: Reasoned target architecture with integration rules.
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Which roles are relevant?
19 roles with this professional connection. These describe capabilities, not currently available people.
Requirements engineer
Translate user needs into unambiguous, prioritised and testable requirements..
Possible outcomeRequirements catalogue with dependencies, acceptance cases and revision status.
Explore tasks & qualifications ↗Enterprise architect
Connect business goals, applications and technology decisions in a shared target architecture..
Possible outcomeArchitecture overview with principles, dependencies and prioritised changes.
Explore tasks & qualifications ↗Solution architect
Translate a business requirement into an integrable technical solution..
Possible outcomeSolution design with interfaces, quality requirements and reasoned decisions.
Explore tasks & qualifications ↗API architect
Align API contracts, access, error behaviour and versioning across connected systems..
Possible outcomeInterface design with documented contracts, ownership and test cases.
Explore tasks & qualifications ↗Integration architect
Design data flows, system boundaries and synchronous or asynchronous integrations for the initiative..
Possible outcomeIntegration overview with data contracts, error paths and a phased delivery plan.
Explore tasks & qualifications ↗Business architect
Structure business capabilities, value streams and dependencies for an agreed target state..
Possible outcomeCapability and process overview with prioritised changes and named decision owners.
Explore tasks & qualifications ↗Software Architect
Design components and quality objectives.
Possible outcomeA software design with testable quality requirements.
Explore tasks & qualifications ↗Cloud Solution Architect
Translate business requirements into cloud components.
Possible outcomeAn actionable cloud solution design with reasoned decisions.
Explore tasks & qualifications ↗The task in practice
How to recognise the value
Make system decisions and interfaces traceable.
Starting point
Capacity is missing for this task: Translate user needs into unambiguous, prioritised and testable requirements
If this situation persists, it consumes capacity and makes decisions harder. The brief should therefore specify which workflow needs to change.
Intended value
Reasoned target architecture with integration rules
Define a real acceptance case before starting. A broad capability requirement becomes a task whose result your team can assess and use.
Which capabilities matter for your assignment?
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Discuss the task ↗Three possible ways to scope the task
Translate user needs into unambiguous, prioritised and testable requirements.
Technical decisions fit your goals and remain traceable.
What makes the result tangible
Understand this role’s responsibilities ↗Requirements catalogue with dependencies, acceptance cases and revision status.
Connect business goals, applications and technology decisions in a shared target architecture.
Technical decisions fit your goals and remain traceable.
What makes the result tangible
Understand this role’s responsibilities ↗Architecture overview with principles, dependencies and prioritised changes.
Translate a business requirement into an integrable technical solution.
Technical decisions fit your goals and remain traceable.
What makes the result tangible
Understand this role’s responsibilities ↗Solution design with interfaces, quality requirements and reasoned decisions.
Capability compass
Which combination moves your project forward?
Connect your task to relevant capabilities. A tool selection narrows the working environment; the results explain each professional connection.
Starting pointIT architecture & integrationSearch the full catalogue ↗
03Reasoned role selectionTask · capabilities · outcome
The professional connection becomes clear through tasks and possible outputs.
Requirements engineer
Translate user needs into unambiguous, prioritised and testable requirements.
Your possible outcome
Requirements catalogue with dependencies, acceptance cases and revision status.
Enterprise architect
Connect business goals, applications and technology decisions in a shared target architecture.
Your possible outcome
Architecture overview with principles, dependencies and prioritised changes.
Solution architect
Translate a business requirement into an integrable technical solution.
Your possible outcome
Solution design with interfaces, quality requirements and reasoned decisions.
Capability profiles for orientation. An individual’s suitability is assessed against the search brief.
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Useful information for your enquiry
IT architecture & integration
Which decision is due, which systems are fixed and which constraint is non-negotiable?
Possible work objective
Reasoned target architecture with integration rules
- Task, existing systems and scope
- Essential criteria, internal contact and approval
- Preferred start, duration, capacity and budget range
You can leave undecided details open. Non-confidential information is enough for initial contact.
Selected model: Project support
Discuss these requirements ↗View this model and its responsibilities ↗What happens next
From enquiry to a well-prepared start
- Define the requirement
We clarify the task, priority and outstanding requirements with you.
- Assess specialist fit
Relevant experience is assessed against the assignment. Open questions and working parameters remain visible.
- Agree selection and scope
You decide through specialist discussions. Capacity, terms and responsibilities are agreed.
- Prepare onboarding
Access, the first milestone, contacts and handover are established.
How soon can work start?
Timing depends on suitable availability, selection, agreement and access. For urgent needs, separate essential initial work from later tasks. A binding start date is confirmed for the specific assignment.
A useful starting point
Anything still unclear?
Short answers for your next step. We can work through your specific situation together.
Discuss my question ↗What belongs to this area?
Reasoned target architecture with integration rules
Can I hand over one specific task?
Yes, if inputs, outputs and ownership can be defined. We agree which parts stay with your team and how acceptance is assessed.
Are the specialists available now?
The profiles describe capabilities and typical assignments. Actual people, availability, terms and engagement are assessed for your specific need.