Design, develop, test, implement and oversee IT systems
Collect and analyze data to identify areas for improvement within an organization’s IT infrastructure
Review existing IT systems and internal processes
Develop, implement and apply policies and procedures throughout the software development life cycle to maximize the efficiency, effectiveness and overall quality of software products and information systems, and to ensure that all systems and processes meet organization standards and user requirements
Develop quality assurance procedures and tests for the development and improvement of new and existing systems
Identify, analyze and document discrepancies and ensure that appropriate adjustments are made
Perform preventive maintenance tasks on computer systems.
Employment requirements

A bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer systems engineering, software engineering, business administration or a related discipline or completion of a college program in computer science is usually required.
Experience as a computer programmer is usually required.
A professional certification such as Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or another related information technology (IT) designation may be required by some employers.