Software EngineeringDCWF 628
Software/Cloud Architect
Develops and designs software and cloud architectures, frameworks, and reference designs to guide secure, scalable system development.
Also seen as: Cloud Architect, Software Architect
Baseline certifications for this role
No single commercial certification is the baseline for this work role in our mapping. Roles like this are typically qualified through education or DoD-provided training rather than a commercial exam. Confirm the accepted foundational options for your proficiency level in the Qualification Matrix v2.1.
Proficiency levels — what changes
Moving Basic to Advanced shifts from contributing to architecture under guidance to owning enterprise software and cloud reference architectures and design governance.
Basic
Demonstrates foundational knowledge of the work role's tasks. Entry-level qualification options apply.
Intermediate
Contributes to and applies the work role's tasks with growing independence.
Advanced
Develops, reviews, and approves the work role's tasks. A cascading rule applies: an option that qualifies at a higher proficiency level also qualifies at the lower levels.
Software/Cloud Architect & DoD 8140 — FAQ
What certification maps to DCWF Software/Cloud Architect 628?
No commercial certification from the baseline list is confirmed as mapped to work role 628. Cloud+ is thematically plausible but unconfirmed; qualification is via cloud/architecture vendor training and education paths.