System Design Engineer

システムせっけいぎじゅつしゃ

Industry & Occupation

IT, Software & Telecommunications

Classification

Summary

A technical role that analyzes customers' or users' business requirements and designs the overall system configuration and architecture, including software, hardware, and networks.

Description

System design engineers collaborate with clients and stakeholders to organize and analyze business requirements, and perform basic and detailed design of the entire system. They use business flow diagrams, UML, ER diagrams, etc., to define system configuration, data models, and interface specifications, and coordinate with development teams and infrastructure personnel. Considering security requirements and performance requirements, they select the optimal architecture. They are also involved in creating and reviewing design documents, operation design, and maintenance design, and advance the project in close collaboration with project managers and development teams.

Future Outlook

Demand is on an increasing trend due to the promotion of DX and the advancement of cloud-native technologies. System design experts with knowledge of security and AI integration have high market value.

Personality Traits

Excellent communication skills / Good at logical thinking / Has cooperativeness / Pays attention to details / Strong sense of responsibility

Work Style

Consulting / Contract Development / Flexitime / Full Remote / In-house Development

Career Path

Junior System Engineer → Senior System Engineer → System Architect / IT Architect → Technical Manager → Project Manager → CTO

Required Skills

Basic Design / Detailed Design / ER Diagram Design / Requirements Definition / System Architecture Design / System Design

Recommended Skills

Cloud Infrastructure Design / DevOps / English Document Reading / Project Management (WBS / Gantt Chart) / Security Design

Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)

Item Description
Analytical & Logical Thinking To logically organize complex requirements and reflect them in the design.
Attention to Detail & Accuracy Because errors in detailed design can lead to failures in the entire system.
Problem Solving To resolve design issues and requirement conflicts.

Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)

Item Description
Physical Stamina & Endurance Mainly desk work with low physical demands.

Related Qualifications

  • Applied Information Technology Engineer
  • Fundamental Information Technology Engineer

Aliases

  • IT Architect
  • System Architect

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  • IT Architect
  • Solution Architect
  • System Engineer

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