Architecture roles
Responsibilities of an architect
- Last reviewed
- 18 May 2026
- Owner
- Head of Architecture
Some examples of the expected responsibilities of an architect at different levels.
Table of responsibilities
| Responsibility | G6 Lead Architect | G7 Senior Architect | SEO Architect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delivery | Across one or more portfolios or business domains | Across a programme or group of projects, aligned to a portfolio or domain | Across one or a small group of projects, aligned to a portfolio or domain |
| Assurance | Review of business cases, establish in-line assurance mechanisms, reviewing submissions for assurance, technical service assessment, design assurance of major/critical programmes | Establish/support assurance mechanisms, assurance submissions, technical service assessment, design assurance of projects and programmes | Participate in assurance mechanisms, technical service assessment, design assurance of projects |
| Strategies | Own one or more technology strategies and roadmaps | + One or more technology strategies and roadmaps | |
| Thought leadership | Write thematic papers to influence, lead community discussions | + Write thematic papers to influence, lead community discussions | |
| Line management | Team plans and management, workforce management | + Management and coaching of colleagues | |
| Corporate | Budget delegation, leading cross-cutting work, mentoring, recruitment, xGovernment collaboration | + Cross-cutting work (actively involved), mentoring, recruitment, xGovernment collaboration | + Recruitment, xGovernment collaboration |