System Designer
しすてむでざいなー
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Technical role that analyzes user requirements and designs the overall structure and architecture of the system.
Description
System Designers are specialists who, based on business analysis and requirements definition, design the overall structure (architecture), data flows, and functional configurations of IT systems. They are responsible for business process modeling, design using UML and ER diagrams, selection of platforms and middleware, consideration of performance, availability, scalability, and incorporation of security requirements. Acting as a bridge between stakeholders and development teams, they also collaborate with detailed design and implementation phases and create design documents and technical documentation.
Future Outlook
With the promotion of DX, demand for system design is high, and the market value of personnel proficient in latest architectures such as cloud-native and microservices is rising. While the spread of AI-assisted tools streamlines design processes, the importance of upstream engineering remains high.
Personality Traits
Possesses curiosity and inquisitiveness / Proficient in logical thinking / Strong sense of responsibility / Values communication
Work Style
Contract Development / Flexitime / In-House Development / Office Work / Remote / SIer
Career Path
Junior System Engineer → System Designer → System Architect → Technical Lead → Project Manager → IT Consultant
Required Skills
Basic Design / Business Process Analysis / Data Modeling / Detailed Design / Document Creation / ER Diagram Design / Requirements Definition / Technical Research / UML
Recommended Skills
Agile Development / CI/CD / Cloud Architecture Design / English Document Comprehension / Microservices
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | To logically organize complex requirements and design system structures. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because design errors significantly impact subsequent processes. |
| Communication Skills | Because it is necessary to accurately share and coordinate requirements with stakeholders. |
| Creativity & Ideation | To conceive optimal architectures and solutions. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Because it is necessary to incorporate new technologies and methods into designs. |
| Planning & Organization | Because the ability to design and manage the overall project structure and processes is required. |
| Problem Solving | To resolve contradictions in requirements and technical constraints. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Primarily desk work with minimal physical strain. |
Related Qualifications
- Applied Information Technology Engineer
- Fundamental Information Technology Engineer
- IT Strategist Examination
- Systems Architect Examination
Aliases
- System Architect
- System Design Engineer
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- Project Manager
- Solution Architect
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