ARCHITECTURE SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND JOB REQUIREMENTS

Published: May 15, 2025 – The Architecture Professional possesses extensive experience in designing and managing architectural projects across diverse sectors, ensuring alignment with both aesthetic vision and regulatory standards. This position requires strong proficiency in software tools such as AutoCAD, Revit, and SketchUp to produce detailed architectural drawings and 3D models. The individual also applies comprehensive knowledge of construction methods, materials, and sustainability practices to deliver functional and innovative design solutions.

Essential Hard and Soft Skills for a Standout Architecture Resume
  • AutoCAD
  • Revit
  • SketchUp
  • Building Information Modeling
  • 3D Rendering
  • Construction Documentation
  • Structural Analysis
  • Project Management
  • Sustainable Design
  • Site Planning
  • Creativity
  • Communication
  • Teamwork
  • Problem-Solving
  • Attention to Detail
  • Time Management
  • Adaptability
  • Critical Thinking
  • Leadership
  • Client Relations

Summary of Architecture Knowledge and Qualifications on Resume

1. BS in Architecture with 12 years of Experience

  • Previous successful IT experience
  • Significant demonstrable experience working in an IT Technical Architecture or Enterprise Architecture function in a multi-national company or a leading management consultancy
  • Insurance or financial services industry experience
  • Strong relationship management and influencing skills at a senior level
  • A deep understanding and experience delivering cloud, SOA, and xaaS architectures
  • Familiarity with at least 2 of LOMA, ACORD, ARIS modeling, Zachman, and especially TOGAF
  • Broad experience with various technologies and application design and architecture, such as Java, iOS, and Android
  • Experience of integrating with web services and social APIs (XML, JSON, REST, OAuth, Facebook, Twitter, Foursquare, etc)
  • Significant experience in defining and gaining agreement for data architecture and architecting major transformations to deliver primary business capabilities, including Big Data, Data Lake, Predictive Analytics, MDM, operational systems, business information, and analytical systems
  • Hands-on experience in core technologies such as J2EE application servers and containers (including Spring, JBoss, Tomcat, etc.), Web Services, ESB, SOAP, WSDL, XML
  • Sound understanding of Project Management methodology and SDLC
  • Fluent English mandatory, Cantonese and Putonghua
  • Experience of working in different Asia countries

2. BS in Architectural Engineering with 7 years of Experience

  • Ability to learn quickly and recognize patterns in problems and solutions.
  • Knowledge of models. Work with data scientists to source or build models
  • Has a deep knowledge of a particular technology and business solution.
  • Communicates with all levels of business and technology management with good presentation skills.
  • Expertise in application, data, and infrastructure architecture disciplines.
  • Fluency in architecture and design across all systems
  • Strategic thinking and passion for business strategy and business processes
  • Ability to work collaboratively in teams and develop meaningful relationships to achieve common goals
  • Strong knowledge of the AWS cloud and private clouds.
  • Expertise in architecting cloud migrations and building cloud-native systems
  • Previous expertise in applications development, ETL, or data warehousing
  • Desire to learn and understand machine learning and how to incorporate it into multi-layered applications.

3. BS in Industrial Design with 5 years of Experience

  • Experience working in environmental design studies
  • Retail, hospitality, or restaurant design experience
  • Skilled in communicating effectively and in writing under difficult circumstances, tight deadlines, and competing priorities.
  • Ability to work simultaneously on multiple projects at various stages and the ability to multitask.
  • Experience in managing external architectural and/or design consultants.
  • Knowledge of construction management processes within the QSR industry.
  • Experience with creating 3D models and generating high-quality renderings.
  • Work well as part of a team.
  • Ability to communicate design with sketches and drawings.
  • Experience with Adobe -InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, PowerPoint, Excel, Autocad, Revit, Sketchup, Enscape 3D.
  • Able to work independently with minimal supervision, good organizational skills, and attention to detail.
  • Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.

4. BS in Environmental Design with 10 years of Experience

  • Related work experience in leading solution definitions for Maximo or similar enterprise solutions implementation
  • Experience in Systems Architecture and Configuration (Workflow, Application Designer, Conditional User Interface (UI), Data Design)
  • Working knowledge of ISA-95 standards
  • Proficient in architecture methodology and frameworks such as TOGAF
  • Working knowledge of security best practices, preferably in IBM Maximo EAM, IBM Maximo APM, or Oracle applications
  • Good understanding of the capabilities of enterprise applications, such as IBM Maximo EAM, IBM Maximo APM, or Oracle applications
  • Good understanding of application modernization and containerization using containerization software like Red Hat OpenShift
  • Working knowledge of Cloud Infrastructure and Infrastructure as a Service architecture principles, preferably IBM Hybrid cloud
  • Working knowledge of Cloud solution concepts, preferably IBM Hybrid cloud
  • Excellent communication skills (written and verbal), and able to communicate with leadership and colleagues about technical capabilities, limitations, issues, and recommendations
  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, independent, and resourceful
  • Experience with Agile practices and associated tools
  • Flexibility and willingness to travel

5. BS in Urban Planning with 8 years of Experience

  • Profound knowledge of all aspects of domain expertise
  • Operational experience within the requested domain expertise
  • Experience in operations outsourcing
  • PC Literacy - Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, MS Visio, and/or other Process Flow software (advanced level)
  • Experience in HRIS systems (euHReka, Success Factors, Workday, Peoplesoft, Oracle Fusion) and/or payroll systems
  • Ability to work self-sufficiently on assigned tasks and to accomplish assignments with little to no supervision
  • Systematic approach to problem solving with a desire to create a better future for associates and clients (design thinking)
  • Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills with strong analytics skills
  • Have client and quality-focused
  • Ability to negotiate skilfully to achieve the right outcome for all parties, including management, senior leaders, and customers
  • Ability to collaborate and work in a global team environment across different geographies, as well as to work independently and make sound decisions
  • Detailed knowledge of (Alight) contract standards
  • Certifications related to the area of expertise, such as CIPP, APA, COPC, GPHR, SPHR, Lean Six Sigma, design thinking, and project management methodologies.

6. BS in Construction Management with 3 years of Experience

  • Experience using Revit or Rhino, AutoCAD, and/or BIM modeling software
  • Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud Suite (Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
  • 3-D computer rendering skills (Enscape, V-ray, Sketch Up, 3-D Max, and/or other modeling software)
  • Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
  • Excellent hand sketching ability
  • Communication and flexibility to work in a hybrid work setting, within the office, and from home

7. BS in Interior Architecture with 6 years of Experience

  • Experience creating cybersecurity strategies in large organizations
  • Possess experience implementing security architecture strategies, including Data at Rest
  • Encryption, Multi-factor Authentication, and Zero Trust Architecture
  • Experience with cloud, multi-cloud, and hybrid cloud strategy, migration, and security strategies, especially GovCloud
  • Experience with network security, segmentation, micro-segmentation strategy, design, and implementation
  • Experience working with IT security strategy in government (preferred)
  • Possess cyber security certifications (i.e., CASP, CISA, CISM, CISSP)
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.

8. BS in Structural Engineering with 14 years of Experience

  • Experience developing enterprise-level software applications.
  • Experience managing a team of architects.
  • Proven ability to design forilities across distributed systems (scalability, security, reusability, maintainability, extensibility, testability, reliability, etc.).
  • The ability to connect technology with measurable business value, as well as the ability to think strategically about business, products, and technical challenges.
  • Strong understanding of the Azure Cloud PaaS, Integration Platforms (iPaaS), eCommerce, CRM, and ERP Architectures (SaaS, PaaS), and API’s.
  • In-depth knowledge of .NET, C#, or JAVA, relational (SQL, MySQL), as well as No-SQL databases.
  • Ability to influence technical needs with business and technical team members
  • Demonstrated skill in designing enterprise software solutions using standard architectural principles and practices.
  • Experience with Data Lake and Business Analytics.
  • Experience in Agile Methodology and associated processes, teams, and tools.
  • Experience with OWASP secure coding practices.
  • Experience with DevOps concepts and practices.
  • Broad understanding of coding and programming languages.
  • Experience with database design and data modeling.
  • Extensive knowledge of the software development process and corresponding technologies.
  • Excellent understanding of design patterns and architectural styles.
  • Strong soft skills, including attention to detail, problem-solving, and communication skills.
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