1. Direct the analysis, development, and operation of a complete software system.2. Consult with users, management, vendors, and technicians to assess computing needs and system requirements.3. Design software engineering, system integration, or distributed system architectures.4. Develop architectural strategies and implement prototypes at the modeling, design and implementation stages to address business or industry requirements.5. Collaborate with Software leads and engineers to select appropriate design solutions.6. Review the work of software programmers and engineers.7. Communicate project information through presentations or technical reports.8. Design databases to support business applications, ensuring system scalability, security, performance, and reliability.

1. Correct errors by making appropriate changes and rechecking the program to ensure that the desired results are produced.2. Conduct trial runs of programs and software applications to be sure they will produce the desired information and that the instructions are correct.3. Consult with technical leads and architects to clarify program intent, identify problems, and suggest changes.