suit you?
This quiz, based on the Holland Codes (RIASEC), was produced for Excelia by the human resources consultancy RessourcesH, in partnership with GBF Conseil, an educational and vocational guidance consultancy. Its purpose is to provide High School pupils and other students with an insight into the management professions that match their profile.
Information Systems Architect
IT Architect, Software Architect, Urban Planner
An Information Systems Architect builds and develops a company’s information system (servers, operating systems, software, computers, etc.) to adapt it to the needs of its users. Possessing both IT expertise and strategy skills, they act as a liaison between management and technical teams. They may work in companies or as consultants (self-employed or for a digital services company).
Tasks
They analyse the flow of information within the company and determine customer needs.
They decide on the technical architecture of the system and its division into sub-systems, while guaranteeing technical choices and cost control.
They are involved in the reconfiguration of server connection layouts.
They advise company management on the technological or organisational modifications that the new information system may require.
They coordinate a technical team, particularly during design meetings, and report on project progress.
Required skills
- Ability to summarise
- Interpersonal and listening skills
- Open-mindedness
- Interest in new technologies and technical matters
What you need to learn/master
- IT systems engineering
- Object-oriented design and programming
- Business process digitalisation
- Project management
- Cyber security
- IT security
Career opportunities and progression
- The market is very dynamic with numerous opportunities and IS Architects can move on to become IS Consultants or IT Directors.
Qualification requirements
5 years of post-High School education
Excelia schools
Salary
Gross annual salary (base + variable) as stated in 80% of job offers: €37,000 - €75, 000 (average €51,000)