Not all jobs under this SOC fall under the shortage occupation list. It really depends if your job and the company meet the shortage occupation requirement.
Shortage occupation
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2135 IT business analysts, architects and systems designers
Only the following jobs in this occupation code:
systems engineer in visual effects and 2D/3D computer animation for the film, television or video games sectors
data scientist employed by a qualifying company, where the job requires a person with a minimum of five years’ relevant experience and demonstrable experience of having led a team.
Non shortage occupation
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2135 IT business analysts, architects and systems designers Example job tasks
• liaises with internal/external clients in order to analyse business procedure, clarify clients’ requirements and to define the scope of existing software, hardware and network provision;
• undertakes feasibility studies for major IT developments incorporating costs and benefits, and presents proposals to clients;
• communicates the impact of emerging technologies to clients and advises upon the potential introduction of such technology;
• provides advice and assistance in the procurement, provision, delivery, installation, maintenance and use of IT systems and their environments;
• examines existing business models and flows of data and designs functional specifications and test plans for new systems in order to meet clients’ needs;
• researches, analyses, evaluates and monitors network infrastructure and performance;
• works closely with clients to implement new systems.
Related job titles:
• Business analyst (computing)
• Data communications analyst
• Systems analyst
• Systems consultant
• Technical analyst (computing)
• Technical architect
Salary rates:
New entrant: £26,500
Experienced worker: £34,700
