System Design Staff (Information Processing Industry)
しすてむせっけいいん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A technical role that designs the overall structure and architecture of IT systems based on business and technical requirements.
Description
System Design Staff (Information Processing Industry) interviews business requirements from client companies and performs basic design (external design and internal design) of IT systems based on requirements analysis. Responsible for developing system architecture, database design, defining non-functional requirements (performance, availability, security, etc.), creating system configuration diagrams and design documents, and coordinating and reviewing with development teams and infrastructure personnel. Additionally, participates in test planning and provides technical support during the implementation phase to improve quality and development efficiency.
Future Outlook
With the promotion of DX and the progress of cloud adoption, the demand for system design staff is expected to continue to increase. Capabilities in cloud architecture, security design, and AI-utilizing design support tools will determine market value.
Personality Traits
Excellent communication skills / Good at document creation / Good at logical thinking / Has coordination skills / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Consulting Firm / Contract Development / Flexitime / In-house Development / Office Work / Remote / SIer
Career Path
Junior System Design Staff → System Design Staff → Architect → IT Consultant/Project Manager → CTO
Required Skills
Basic Design / Business Process Analysis / Database Design / Non-functional Requirements Definition / System Configuration Diagram Creation / UML/ER Diagram Design
Recommended Skills
Cloud Architecture / Container Technology / DevOps / English Document Reading / Microservices / Security Architecture
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Need the ability to logically organize complex business requirements and break them down into system configurations. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because mistakes in design details can cause significant rework in subsequent processes. |
| Communication Skills | Because coordination and negotiation with customers and development teams occur frequently. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Because it is necessary to continuously learn about new technologies and architecture trends. |
| Planning & Organization | Because it is necessary to plan the system construction process and optimally allocate resources. |
| Problem Solving | To resolve contradictions between requirements and technical constraints. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because it is mainly desk work with low physical load. |
Related Qualifications
- Applied Information Technology Engineer
- Fundamental Information Technology Engineer
- IT Strategist Examination
- Systems Architect Examination
Aliases
- IT System Architect
- System Architect
- System Design Engineer
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