Computer Systems Engineers/Architects
Also called:
Systems Engineer, Electronic Data Interchange System Developer (EDI System Developer), System Architect
What they do:
Design and develop solutions to complex applications problems, system administration issues, or network concerns. Perform systems management and integration functions.
On the job, you would:
- Communicate with staff or clients to understand specific system requirements.
- Provide advice on project costs, design concepts, or design changes.
- Document design specifications, installation instructions, and other system-related information.
Engineering and Technology
- computers and electronics
- product and service development
Arts and Humanities
Math and Science
- arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics
Communications
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Basic Skills
- listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
- thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem
Problem Solving
- noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
People and Technology Systems
- measuring how well a system is working and how to improve it
- figuring out how a system should work and how changes in the future will affect it
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Verbal
- listen and understand what people say
- communicate by speaking
Ideas and Logic
- notice when problems happen
- make general rules or come up with answers from lots of detailed information
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People interested in this work like activities that include ideas, thinking, and figuring things out.
They do well at jobs that need:
- Analytical Thinking
- Attention to Detail
- Integrity
- Dependability
- Adaptability/Flexibility
- Persistence
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You might use software like this on the job:
Development environment software
Web platform development software
Operating system software
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bachelor's degree or
some college
usually needed
Get started on your career:
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New job opportunities are very likely in the future.
$81,140
per year, on average
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