Systems Analyst
Performs core professional/technical/service tasks characteristic of systems analyst, within the relevant organizational and regulatory context.
06 · Qualifications & training you need
A degree or a postgraduate qualification in software engineering or related discipline is the best way to get a job.
Where people train for this
03 · Education pathway
Bachelor-level computing/data/engineering education or demonstrable equivalent competence; specialist postgraduate study may apply.
04 · Lifestyle
Working hours are flexible, but tight deadlines sometimes demand longer hours. Software engineers may need to travel to meet clients.
04 · Location
Most jobs are office-based, but many people work remotely from home or take a hybrid approach, so that they can minimize distractions.
21 · The realities
The market is highly competitive. However, it is very well compensated and there are many opportunities for job advancement. 118 14/09/21 8:53 PM14/09/21 8:53 PM 119 SYSTEMS ANALYST see pp. 120–121 FULL STACK DEVELOPER Handles databases, servers, and clients. This professional must be highly skilled in a wide range of computer software development. MACHINE LEARNING ENGINEER Performs sophisticated programming – working with complex data sets and algorithms – to train Artificial Intelligence (AI) machines and systems that can learn and apply knowledge.
12 · How the pathway typically runs
Software engineers start their careers supporting a team that is developing or modifying computer code. After gaining experience and knowledge of multiple computer systems and languages, they can progress to lead their own development teams or enter specialist areas of the industry.
07 · Graduate route
You will need a degree in an analytical or technical subject – but not necessarily in computer science or IT – and some experience in computer coding. POSTGRADUATE If you hold a degree in a non-technical discipline, you may take an IT conversion course at postgraduate level. Many business and management graduates take this route into the industry.