[ajug-members] If you were interviewing a Java architect...

[Stefan Baramov]

I mostly agree with Dan's comments and I would to point you to the
JavaPosse podcast #102
(http://www.javaposse.com/index.php?post_id=176698). In the post cast
the posse briefly discussed a very similar question. Although I am
personal no architect, my understanding is that an architect should have
a shallow knowledge of wide variety of technologies, deep knowledge in
some technologies. For example, say you have been working in the JSP/JSF
world and know the technology really really well. Still you may need to
know what CORBA is and how ORB operates in general. You don't really
have to know the tiny details of the IDL.

Also the AJUG, Burr in particular, is running the Architect user group
in Atlanta ( interview with Burr at
http://javaposse.com/index.php?post_id=39046). May be it is not a bad
idea to visit the group meetings from time to time. It should give you a
good feeling about the what is required to be an architect.

- Stefan

Parna Hiram wrote:
> What questions would you ask?
>
> I'm looking to step up to the next level. I have years of Java
> experience but have stayed mainly in developer roles officially.
> However, I'd like to pursue a position as an architect. I feel I have
> served from time to time as this role for our group, but nothing
> seriously substantial over time.
>
> If you were hiring a Java architect, what questions would you ask?
> What would be important? What would capture your attention in a good
> way? In a bad way? What are the absolute minimum requirements?
>
> Additionally, most of my time has been spent on the Servlet/JSP
> world...not so much on the EJB side. What might I do to shore up my
> experience on this end?
>
> Finally, is there a required reading list?
>
> Thanks!
>
> Kind regards,
> Parna
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