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System Architect (SA)

The System Architect (SA) role in Engineering AI Agent focuses on designing the overall system architecture, making technology decisions, and ensuring the technical soundness of implementations.

Version Support

The SA role is planned but not supported in v0.1.0.

Planned Capabilities​

Architecture Design​

The SA agent will design system architecture:

  • Create high-level architectural diagrams and documentation
  • Define component interactions and interfaces
  • Identify technology stacks appropriate for requirements
  • Design for scalability, performance, and security

Technical Decision Making​

The SA agent will assist with technical decisions:

  • Evaluate technologies and frameworks for specific use cases
  • Make recommendations based on project requirements
  • Document tradeoffs and reasoning behind technical choices
  • Create proofs of concept for critical architectural components

Technical Documentation​

The SA agent will produce comprehensive documentation:

  • System architecture diagrams and descriptions
  • Interface specifications (APIs, contracts)
  • Deployment and infrastructure requirements
  • Performance and security considerations

Future Features​

In upcoming releases, the SA role will expand to include:

  • Architectural Reviews: Evaluating and improving existing architectures
  • Migration Planning: Designing transitions between architecture states
  • Technical Debt Identification: Spotting and prioritizing technical debt
  • Architecture Evolution: Planning for system growth and change

Integration Points​

The SA role will integrate with:

  • Slack: For technical discussions and architecture questions
  • GitHub: For architectural documentation and reviews
  • Diagramming Tools: For creating architecture diagrams
  • Documentation Systems: For maintaining technical documentation