Application Analyst

Are you interested in a career field where you work with technology, software and programming? If so, a future working as an Application Analyst may be a good career choice for you. Application Analysts can work in business and government organizations, planning and implementing computer systems. In these roles, they investigate how technology and software can most effectively be used to solve business problems and then implementing these solutions.

What does an Application Analyst do?

Here is a summary of the day-to-day responsibilities someone working as an Application Analyst may have:

• Analyzing technology to find solutions for issues that arise in software and systems
• Creating and refining technical designs for software applications
• Recommending and researching technical software upgrades
• Updating and maintaining system applications
• Managing user training, with documentation and guidance for support

Skills an Application Analyst Uses

Here is a summary of the skills that are important to have when working as an Application Analyst:

• Skill with programming languages, script writing, and data modeling
• Understanding of systems analysis, system design, and project management
• Knowledge of operating systems including Windows, UNIX, ORACLE, and others
• Strong understanding of application development tools and techniques
• Understanding of information security, data management, and data security

How to Become an Application Analyst

Here is a summary of the education and training needed to work as an Application Analyst:

• A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field
• Experience in developing and implementing software applications
• Certification in a relevant technology, such as Java, .NET, or Oracle
• Experience in a business setting

Personal Qualities of an Application Analyst

Here is a summary of the personal qualities that may make someone be more successful in the role of Application Analyst: