IT CAREER QUALIFICATION
Systems Analyst
This systems analyst sample job description can assist in your creating a job application that will attract job candidates who are qualified for the job. Feel free to revise this job description to meet your specific job duties and job requirements.Systems Analyst Job Responsibilities:Implements computer system requirements by defining and analyzing system problems; designing and testing standards and solutions.
Systems Analyst Job Duties:
Software Engineer
As a software engineer, you’ll be working in a team of developers on diverse projects. To be successful in this role, programmers must demonstrate their knowledge of critical thinking, and problem solving. Proficiency with C#, C++, Objective-C, or JavaScript is required.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Requirements:
Web developer
Web developers design, build and maintain websites and web applications to meet their client's needs. Jobs can range from creating a staff intranet for an organisation to building a payment system for an online retailer.
If you want a varied job, can find creative ways to solve problems and have good programming skills, this could be the career for you. You'll also need to be a good teamworker, with the ability to meet deadlines.
Most web developers have qualifications and experience in IT. You can join a graduate training scheme after university or start as a junior developer with a company and work your way up.
*As a web developer you could work for a variety of businesses and public sector organisations. Examples of the projects you might work on include:
Entry requirementsYou would normally need a foundation degree, HND or degree in an IT-related subject. Relevant subjects include
With an industry as fast moving as IT, you can get a good idea of the skills currently in demand and other qualities employers are looking for by checking out trade journals and job vacancies online.
Database administrator:
You can enter this career with a degree in any subject but the following may be particularly useful:
Entry without a degree or HND is possible for those with good all-round IT skills.
A pre-entry postgraduate qualification is not essential but is likely to improve your prospects if your first degree is in a non-computing subject.
Most opportunities require experience in the IT industry. This can be obtained by undertaking part-time work, work placements during vacation time, or by taking a sandwich degree that includes a work placement.
Candidates need to show evidence of the following:
Many DBAs have had experience in programming. It is also a good idea to familiarise yourself with as many database technologies and operating systems as possible. Most DBA positions require knowledge of structured query language (SQL), Unix and database management systems (DBMS).
Systems Analyst
This systems analyst sample job description can assist in your creating a job application that will attract job candidates who are qualified for the job. Feel free to revise this job description to meet your specific job duties and job requirements.Systems Analyst Job Responsibilities:Implements computer system requirements by defining and analyzing system problems; designing and testing standards and solutions.
Systems Analyst Job Duties:
- Defines application problem by conferring with clients; evaluating procedures and processes.
- Develops solution by preparing and evaluating alternative workflow solutions.
- Controls solution by establishing specifications; coordinating production with programmers.
- Validates results by testing programs.
- Ensures operation by training client personnel; providing support.
- Provides reference by writing documentation.
- Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
- Accomplishes information systems and organization mission by completing related results as needed.
Software Engineer
As a software engineer, you’ll be working in a team of developers on diverse projects. To be successful in this role, programmers must demonstrate their knowledge of critical thinking, and problem solving. Proficiency with C#, C++, Objective-C, or JavaScript is required.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Coordinate with the Technical Director on current programming tasks.
- Collaborate with other programmers to design and implement features.
- Quickly produce well-organized, optimized, and documented source code.
- Create and document software tools required by artists or other developers.
- Debug existing source code and polish feature sets.
- Contribute to technical design documentation.
- Work independently when required.
- Continuously learn and improve skills.
- Attention to detail is essential and all tasks must be carried out to the highest standard.
Requirements:
- Software development degree or four years of professional experience.
- Proficiency with the C#, C++, Objective-C, or JavaScript programming languages.
- Excellent debugging and problem-solving skills.
- English language fluency. Beneficial Skills:
- Unity or Unreal game engine experience.
- Web development skills (HTML/CSS, JavaScript)
Web developer
Web developers design, build and maintain websites and web applications to meet their client's needs. Jobs can range from creating a staff intranet for an organisation to building a payment system for an online retailer.
If you want a varied job, can find creative ways to solve problems and have good programming skills, this could be the career for you. You'll also need to be a good teamworker, with the ability to meet deadlines.
Most web developers have qualifications and experience in IT. You can join a graduate training scheme after university or start as a junior developer with a company and work your way up.
*As a web developer you could work for a variety of businesses and public sector organisations. Examples of the projects you might work on include:
- creating a secure online shopping website
- developing a virtual learning environment (VLE) for a college
- setting up a company intranet for staff
- work with the client, using test sites to see which ideas best suit their needs
- build the framework – or 'architecture' – of the site and add the command buttons, payment systems and video, sound or animation
- make sure that the new site can be smoothly integrated into the client's existing network, for instance linking with a customer database
- work on the site's appearance, often with a web designer
- put in measures to deal with user access and security
- test the site under construction to find and fix any problems – or 'bugs' – before it goes live.
Entry requirementsYou would normally need a foundation degree, HND or degree in an IT-related subject. Relevant subjects include
- web development or web design
- multimedia design
- digital media development
- web content management
- business information systems
- computer programming.
- UCAS
- common operating systems and servers
- databases and web programming
- networking and security
- graphics and web design.
With an industry as fast moving as IT, you can get a good idea of the skills currently in demand and other qualities employers are looking for by checking out trade journals and job vacancies online.
Database administrator:
You can enter this career with a degree in any subject but the following may be particularly useful:
- computer science;
- computer software/computer systems engineering;
- information technology;
- mathematics;
- operational research;
- electronics.
Entry without a degree or HND is possible for those with good all-round IT skills.
A pre-entry postgraduate qualification is not essential but is likely to improve your prospects if your first degree is in a non-computing subject.
Most opportunities require experience in the IT industry. This can be obtained by undertaking part-time work, work placements during vacation time, or by taking a sandwich degree that includes a work placement.
Candidates need to show evidence of the following:
- communication, teamwork and negotiation skills;
- problem-solving and good analytical skills;
- familiarity with the main data manipulation languages and the principles of database design;
- flexibility and adaptability;
- good organisational skills;
- the skill to work to tight deadlines under pressure;
- the ability to create and maintain strong working relationships with colleagues and/or customers;
- business awareness and understanding of business requirements of IT;
- a willingness to keep up to date with developments in new technology;
- a commitment to continuing professional development (CPD);
- an understanding of information legislation, such as the Data Protection Act.
Many DBAs have had experience in programming. It is also a good idea to familiarise yourself with as many database technologies and operating systems as possible. Most DBA positions require knowledge of structured query language (SQL), Unix and database management systems (DBMS).