Junior Architect 404: Not Found – Why we expect seniors and forget the journey, Michael Hríb
Everyone is looking for Senior Architects — but almost nobody talks about how architects are actually made.
Across the tech industry, the “Junior Architect” role often feels like a 404 error. You are either not an architect yet, or suddenly expected to perform like a senior one. This leads to bad practices: people are pushed into architectural decisions without proper guidance, learning paths, or room to fail safely.
In this talk, we will explore:
Why the “Junior Architect” role practically doesn’t exist
Common mistakes teams and companies make when growing architects
What skills and responsibilities should come before senior architecture
How developers and consultants can gradually grow into architect roles
This session is not about titles — it’s about learning, mentorship, and building healthy architecture skills step by step. Whether you are an aspiring architect, a senior developer, or already designing systems, this talk will help you rethink how we grow the next generation of Salesforce architects.