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software architect

Software architects create the technical design and the functional model of a software system, based on functional specifications.

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DESCRIPTION

Software architects create the technical design and the functional model of a software system, based on functional specifications. They also design the architecture of the system or different modules and components related to the business' or customer requirements, technical platform, computer language or development environment.

THEORETICAL KNOWLEDGE

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit
ML (computer programming)
C#
Perl

PRACTICAL SKILLS

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences
collect customer feedback on applications
create flowchart diagram
use an application-specific interface

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Skills overview

89total
19 essential
70 optional

Breakdown

Knowledge
3
Skills
3

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Quick insight

This role requires 19 essential competences across both theoretical knowledge and practical skills.

DATA SOURCED FROM ESCO (EUROPEAN COMMISSION) & O*NET (U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR)

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