Skills Systems Architect in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region
National Occupational Classification update
We have updated this page to reflect the transition to the 2021 version of the National Occupational Classification (NOC). This means that the occupation "systems architect" was moved from the group Software engineers and designers (NOC 2173) to the group Software engineers and designers (NOC 21231).
Find out what skills you typically need to work as a systems architect in Canada. These skills are applicable to all Software engineers and designers (NOC 21231).
Tasks
- Collect and document user's requirements and develop logical and physical specifications
- Research, evaluate and synthesize technical information to design, develop and test computer-based systems
- Develop data, process and network models to optimize architecture and to evaluate the performance and reliability of designs
- Plan, design and co-ordinate the development, installation, integration and operation of computer-based systems
- Assess, troubleshoot, document, upgrade and develop maintenance procedures for operating systems, communications environments and applications software
- Lead and co-ordinate teams of information systems professionals in the development of software and integrated information systems, process control software and other embedded software control systems
Skills and knowledge
The following skills and knowledge are usually required in this occupation.
- Analysis Help -
- Projecting Outcomes
- Researching and Investigating
- Planning
- Examining and Diagnosing
- Analyzing Information
- Inspecting and Testing
- Management Help -
- Strategic Planning
- Leading and Motivating
- Allocating and Controlling Resources
- Evaluating
- Co-ordinating and Organizing
- Recruiting and Hiring
- Supervising
- Communication Help -
- Negotiating and Adjudicating
- Liaising and Networking
- Teaching and Training
- Professional Communicating
- Advising and Consulting
- Promoting and Selling
- Interviewing
- Creative Expression Help -
- Designing
- Writing
- Performing and Entertaining
- Working with Technological Equipment and Machinery Help -
- Installing and Setting-Up Technical Infrastructure
- Debugging and Reprogramming Technical Systems
- Using Specialized Instrumentation and Equipment
Skills
- Law and Public Safety Help -
- Law, Government, and Jurisprudence
- Public Safety and Security
- Engineering and Technology Help -
- Engineering and Applied Technologies
- Computer and Information Systems
- Electricity (Electrical and Electronics)
- Design
- Building and Construction
- Mechanics and Machinery
Knowledge
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