Have a read of these essays <a href="http:&#x2F;&#x2F;97things.oreilly.com&#x2F;wiki&#x2F;index.php&#x2F;97_Things_Every_Software_Architect_Should_Know_-_The_Book" rel="nofollow">http:&#x2F;&#x2F;97things.oreilly.com&#x2F;wiki&#x2F;index.php&#x2F;97_Things_Every_S...</a><p>Basically you want to become a &quot;Force Multiplier&quot; for your team, thinking a few steps ahead, seeing the big picture, guiding everyone past upcoming road blocks, you need to be able to mentor&#x2F;help out when it its the fan. And of course you still need to code ;)<p>A hard job but endlessly fun