> I resent the idea that an architect must be some neckbeard who spends his days conjecturing and drafting and doesn't contribute That does match my experience

> I resent the idea that an architect must be some neckbeard who spends his days conjecturing and drafting and doesn't contribute That does match my experience of working with an "architect." At a relatively small company (just under 100 employees.) Maybe you are luckier (or the person doing the hiring is smarter.) How many employees does your company have?