Solutions architecture
Turning a business problem into a system somebody can build and keep running.
The steps
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| # | Step | What changes here | Jump | Skills |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Senior backend engineerSenior · Individual contributorNo active openings | The usual starting point: deep technical command. | — | |
| 2 | Solutions ArchitectLead / Principal · Individual contributorNo active openings | The counterpart becomes the business, not the team. | Lateral moveJump: Large | |
| 3 | Enterprise ArchitectManager · SpecialistNo active openings | Decides across the estate rather than about one system. | PromotionJump: Moderate |
What makes the differenceAlso asked for
This describes moves that happen, not a recommended sequence or the only way to get there.
How this path was built
A structured starting point: it describes how this function is organized in technology companies, not a survey of Costa Rican employers. The skills at each step come from the platform’s curated vocabulary. Each version goes through industry review before it replaces this one.
- Evidence as of
- August 16, 2026
- Reviewed on
- August 16, 2027