software analyst

Description

Software analysts elicit and prioritise user requirements, produce and document software specifications, test their application, and review them during software development. They act as the interface between the software users and the software development team.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

business requirements techniques software architecture models ICT system user requirements legal requirements of ICT products software design methodologies data models

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

interact with users to gather requirements analyse business processes define software architecture design information system manage ICT legacy implication translate requirements into visual design execute feasibility study define technical requirements develop documentation in accordance with legal requirements identify ICT user needs develop software prototype create data models create software design

OPTIONALOptional competences

provide ICT consulting advice use an application-specific interface analyse ICT system ensure compliance with company regulations create project specifications manage system testing monitor system performance create prototype of user experience solutions manage ICT project identify ICT system weaknesses ensure compliance with legal requirements solve ICT system problems