Software Architecture
Training Program

Develop Your career to the Top

Become a Software architect in the era of AI

The way companies build software is changing.

AI is reshaping what systems need to do, and the architects who understand how to design for that are the ones companies are chasing today.

That’s why they need an ace who can see beyond the code, connect all the components together, and design for the microservices, data platforms, and AI systems that define modern software. Our graduates get exactly that capability, and start applying it from day one.

They start managing the architecture of breakthrough companies — as well as their own high-flying careers.

Guiding you to the TOP

We know the industry and its key players like the back of our hand. We connect our grads with exactly the people they want to meet, the kind that can help launch their career forward.

Unbeatable price

We make our students’ results and our instructors’ expertise our number one priority — NOT shiny billboards and celebrity spokespeople.

Let the experts guide you

Our instructors hold senior Software Architecture positions. They use their hyper-current knowledge to truly mold the next generation of Architects.

Learn by doing for best results

Real experience is the only kind that counts. At Global Dev Experts you tackle actual AI-era architectural challenges companies are facing now and finish the program ready to walk into any interview with confidence.

Learn from leading architects

Lee_Blum
Lee Blum
Lead Software Architect

Designing next-gen security platforms protecting 1,000+ organizations globally. 20+ years architecting petabyte-scale systems for Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, and government agencies. Speaker at O'Reilly Strata, champions practical AI integration in enterprise architecture.

Masha-Igra
Masha Igra
Senior Principal Architect

Senior Principal Architect at ZoomInfo ($1.2B+ revenue), formerly Software Architect at KLA ($9B+) and Orbotech (acquired for ~$3.4B). Led large-scale, AI-driven and service-based architectures in production and mentored dozens of engineers and architects through complex technical and career growth challenges.

Jukka-Rohila
Jukka Rohila
CTO & Lead Software Architect

CTO and Lead Software Architect at Ingagers, building AI products with agentic coding workflows, owning everything from concept to launch. Formerly Lead Architect at Kindred Group (€2.15B market cap) designing systems for 10M+ users, and Senior Architect at HP.

Jan_Moser
Jan Moser
Principal Architect

Principal Architect at GRADION ($10B+) a leading tech consultancy, formerly Lead Enterprise Architect at TWINT, Switzerland’s largest mobile payment platform. Built enterprise, AI and cloud architectures while leading teams of over 20 architects and 100 engineers across regulated industries.

Avraham_Poupko
Avraham Poupko
Lead Software Architect

Lead Architect at Imperva, formerly Director of Architecture at Global-e ($5.58B), Head of Architecture at Huawei, Lead Architect at NDS (Cisco $5B acquisition), and Forescout (sold at $1.9B). Expert in building and scaling enterprise platforms, senior speaker at the Global Architecture Summit.

Nikita_Golovko
Nikita Golovko
Principal AI Architect

Principal AI Architect at Siemens ($238B+) building critical AI platforms and software in the BigTech ecosystem. Former CTO and Head of R&D, engineered large distributed systems and trading platforms. A PhD and featured speaker at the AI Infrastructure Summit, specializes in production-grade architecture.

Ariel-Tarayants2
Ariel Tarayants
Enterprise Architect

Architect at Amazon ($90B+), leading architecture initiatives and enabling scalable, secure production platforms. Formerly led cloud and platform architecture at Lawyal and global cloud consultancy AllCloud ($100M+), specializing in resilient systems built for rapid growth and global scale.

Yaron_Yaniv
Yaron Yaniv
Global Chief Architect

Former Google Cloud architect now leading global architecture teams at GM Financial ($110B+ company). Shaped core systems at Silicon Valley Bank and Visa handling billions in transactions. Built and scaled engineering teams of 100+ globally.

Jan_Moser
Jan Moser
Principal Architect
Lee_Blum
Lee Blum
Lead Software Architect
Masha-Igra
Masha Igra
Senior Principal Architect
Ariel-Tarayants2
Ariel Tarayants
Enterprise Architect
Avraham_Poupko
Avraham Poupko
Lead Software Architect
Nikita_Golovko
Nikita Golovko
Principal AI Architect
Jukka-Rohila
Jukka Rohila
CTO & Lead Software Architect
Yaron_Yaniv
Yaron Yaniv
Global Chief Architect

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From Developer To Software Architect

Architecture Capabilities

Architecture decisions, Design principles, Guiding technology decisions, Justifying architecture decisions, Technical skills

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Domain-Driven Design

Using Ubiquitous Language, Defining a Bounded Context, Model Driven Design, Hands-on Modelers, Refactoring towards Deeper insight, AI Bounded Contexts, AI Semantic Boundaries, Schema change and Data ownership issues, Data encapsulation and ownership

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Architectural Styles

Components vs Classes, Component Types, Hybrids & Variants, Scaffolding vs Architecture Patterns, Traditional layered Architecture, Event-driven Architecture, Microkernel architecture, Sacrificial Architecture, AI Runtime Isolation, The AI Gateway Pattern

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Architectural Topologies

Mediator topology, Broker topology, Event-driven architecture, Events and Channels, Impact of Event-driven architecture

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Data Monitoring

Monitoring Concepts, Introduction to Prometheus stack, Prometheus server
Metrics collection, PromQL, Exporters, Grafana, Alert Manager, Token Cost Monitoring, Inference Profiling, Semantic Telemetry, Data Drift

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Cloud Architecture

Multi-Region Architecture, Resilience and Failure Domains, Disaster Recovery Strategies, Cell-Based Architecture, Cloud Landing Zones, Hybrid and Multi-Cloud, Cloud Network Topologies

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Evolutionary Architecture

Enterprise Integration Patterns, Coordination challenges, Latency issues, Topology changes, Letting the architecture evolve, Timeliness of data synchronization

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(Micro) Service Oriented Architecture

Synchronous and Asynchronous communication, Reliable messaging, Highly decoupled systems, Achieving scalability, Which is the best service integration style? Articulate the pros and cons of each, API Boundaries

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Standardizing AI Integration: Model Context Protocol (MCP)

MCP Integration Layer, Tools, Resources and Prompts, Transport Architecture, Integration Security, Connection Lifecycle Management, Capability Discovery

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LLM Orchestration & Advanced Retrieval

Framework Abstraction, RAG Architecture, Vector Database Integration, Hybrid Search Routing, Context Window Management

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Multi-Agent System Topologies

Integrating agents with existing business systems, Choosing between centralized vs distributed agent architectures, Designing agent handoff patterns, Handling AI agent failures and recovery, Agent Interaction Patterns, Persistent State Management, Loop Engineering, HITL Breakpoints

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AI Security & Governance Architecture

Regulatory Auditability, AI Guardrails, Prompt Injection Defenses, AI Data Protection, OWASP Threat Hardening, Agentic Identity

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Architecture and Business Strategy

The Enterprise Operating Model, Business Needs, IT Capabilities, Business Operations and IT Systems, Infrastructure enterprise architecture, Architecture Governance

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Upcoming training programs

Final
seats
available
Jukka-Rohila
United Kingdom - London
November 10th 2026 - March 2nd 2027 (Tuesdays)
18:00-21:00 Central European Time

Instructor: Jukka Rohila, CTO & Lead Software Architect at Ingagers

 

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10
NOV
Yaron_Yaniv
United States - New York
November 24th 2026 - March 16th 2027 (Tuesdays)
18:00-21:00 Eastern Standard Time

Instructor: Yaron Yaniv, Global Chief Architect at GM Financial

 

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24
NOV
What will the program give me professionally?
Everything you need to become a Software Architect today, from hard skills like design anti-patterns and AI agent orchestration to soft skills like leading multiple cross-functional teams across the company.
How long is the training program?
The training program consists of 15 weekly 3-hour lessons. Each class is meant to accommodate working professionals in different time zones, so be sure to find a class that fits your schedule.
What are the training program requirements? How does it work?
The training program is live and online for 15 weeks, with recordings available for 2 years. We believe you are adults doing this program for you, not for someone else. We don't check attendance, but you must submit your final project in order to successfully complete the training program and be eligible for a certificate.
Who are the instructors at GDE?
Our instructors at Global Dev Experts are carefully selected. We look at three main requirements: have an insane amount of experience doing what you teach, hold a senior role in a leading company today, and be amazing at passing on all your hard earned knowledge.
What kind of payment plans and options do you provide?
We offer flexible payment plans with up to 4 installments of €735 each. Limited scholarships and promotional discounts may be available for qualifying candidates. Contact our admissions team for more details.

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