Software Design Roles

Software Design Roles

1. Integrator

   • Lead program designer. Identify tasks. assign implementers to tasks . plan integration of subsystems. Co-ordinate with project manager to construct deadlines and scopes related to subsystems.

2. Implementer

   • Programs subsystems and components that support desired functionality

3. Database Designer

   • Needed for the specific knowledge which goes into this aspect of the design process

4. Course Developer

   • Prepare and coordinate training

5. Process Engineer

   • Concerned with the management of the development process and how it fits within the organizational context. The process Engineer also monitors  the implementation of the development process to see how it can be improved and expanded upon

6. Project Manager

   • Assumes a global overview of the project through an interaction with both the internal and external components of it. Deals with timelines and scheduling.

7. Software Architect

   • Responsible for setting the technilogical foundation on which the development process can be based. Also manages technical risks

8. Systems Analyst

   • Scope management. Identify and document non-functional and functional requirements.  Understand the clients business domain to discern the real motivations and needs of the client

9. Test Manager

   • Responsible for testing the quality of the product by devising  a plan for internal quality testing and implementation