List Of Designations, Their Meanings & Type Of Work In Any IT Company
I thought of compiling all the various designations engineers get in IT companies, their meaning and the type of job engineers perform at various designations. I'm sure it would help many CEans working in IT companies, will work in IT companies or just curious about the hierarchy in IT companies.
Let's get started. Feel free to ask for the designation you wish to know more about and let's build up an interesting discussion. I'll set the ball rolling.
Member Of Technical Staff: (MTS)
This designation is usually awarded to fresh graduate engineers in the first year of their work experience in the company. The actual designation may be different in various companies (as we'll discuss in this thread).
Meaning: As the name suggests, it's the destination given to engineers who are a part of Programming, Coding, Quality Engineering or sometimes Networking Teams.
Type Of Job, roles & responsibilities: The MTS are put through training on various domains for the first 1-3 months of their professional career. Once trained, they are made to join the ongoing or new projects. They are given simpler responsibilities like coding, testing, networking according to their skills. They are also responsible for providing support to the clients. The MTS will also be asked to attend calls with clients and answer any questions asked by the clients. Their responsibilities usually do not include review of other team-mates' work.
Updated:
I have updated the answer to share the latest designations, type of work in IT companies. Let me know if you have any questions-
Here's a detailed list of common roles in the IT industry, along with their general responsibilities. Note that the actual job descriptions can vary between companies:
Software Engineer/Developer: They design, code, and debug software applications. They need to understand programming languages, software development methodologies, and software testing.
System Analyst: They analyze business processes and design systems that help businesses to run more effectively and efficiently. They work closely with stakeholders and the IT team to understand the needs and requirements of the business.
Business Analyst: They analyze and understand the business needs of a company and translate those into technical requirements. This often involves communication between non-technical and technical teams.
Network Engineer: They design, implement and troubleshoot the data communication networks within or between organizations. This could include local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), and intranets.
Database Administrator (DBA): They are responsible for the performance, integrity, and security of a database. They are involved in planning, development, and troubleshooting of databases.
System Administrator: They are responsible for setting up and maintaining the system or server. Their job includes solving technical issues, updating the system, maintaining server architecture, etc.
IT Manager/Director: They are responsible for the management and strategy of the IT department. They decide the IT policies, goals, and are also responsible for hiring and training the IT staff.
Project Manager: They oversee the execution of software projects, from initiation to closing. They ensure the project is completed on time and within budget. They also handle communication between various stakeholders.
IT Security Specialist: They are responsible for maintaining the security of the company's IT infrastructure. They design and implement security policies, perform risk assessments, and ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
Data Scientist: They analyze and interpret complex digital data, such as the usage statistics of a website, especially in order to assist a business in its decision-making.
UX/UI Designer: User Experience (UX) Designers are responsible for making software, websites, or applications easy and enjoyable to use by focusing on how a user interacts with the product. User Interface (UI) Designers, on the other hand, focus on the visual aspects, like the design of each page or screen.
Quality Assurance (QA) Analyst/Engineer: They are responsible for ensuring that software and applications are free from errors and meet the company's quality standards. They do this through manual testing or automated testing tools.
DevOps Engineer: They work at the intersection of IT operations and software development teams to improve collaboration and productivity by automating infrastructure, workflows, and continuously measuring application performance.
Data Analyst: They process and interpret complex data sets to help a company make decisions. They could be involved in anything from managing data, analyzing data, and reporting using statistical tools.
Technical Support Specialist/Helpdesk Technician: They provide technical support and assistance to clients or employees. This can involve troubleshooting technical issues, setting up computer systems, or training users on new software.
Cloud Architect: They oversee a company's cloud computing strategy, including cloud adoption plans, cloud application design, and cloud management and monitoring.
Web Developer: They design and build websites or web applications. This includes coding the site, fixing bugs, and working closely with designers or UX professionals.
Machine Learning Engineer: They create data funnels and deliver software solutions. They are proficient in multiple programming languages and have a knack for implementing packages and tools of the trade, regulations, and ethical concerns related to data science.
Full Stack Developer: They are familiar with both front-end and back-end development and can work on all aspects of an application or website, from the user interface to the server and database.
Information Systems Manager: They oversee the information systems of a company, ensuring that they are secure, efficient, and updated. They also manage the IT team and work on strategic planning.
Mobile Application Developer: They specialize in creating apps for mobile devices. They need to understand the core programming languages and development environment of the platform they are developing for (such as Android or iOS).
Data Architect: They are responsible for designing, creating, deploying and managing a company's data architecture. This includes defining how data will be stored, consumed, integrated and managed across the organization and its systems.
Product Manager: In an IT context, they oversee the development of digital products, such as software applications, websites, or games. They work closely with stakeholders, users, and the development team to ensure the product meets the needs of its users and aligns with company goals.
IT Consultant: They work with clients to help them understand how technology can solve their business problems and improve efficiency. They may also help implement and manage the chosen technology solutions.
IT Coordinator: They are responsible for managing and troubleshooting the IT systems in an organization. They also often coordinate between different teams and departments to ensure the technology needs of the organization are met.
Cybersecurity Analyst: They are responsible for protecting both company networks and data. They also implement security measures, perform risk assessments, and respond to security breaches.
Scrum Master: They facilitate the Agile development methodology within the development team. Their main role is to remove any obstacles that the development team might face, facilitating meetings, and working with the product owner to keep the product backlog in good shape.
Blockchain Developer/Engineer: They specialize in developing and implementing digital solutions using blockchain technology. This includes creating smart contracts and decentralized applications, maintaining and extending client- and server-side applications, and ensuring the secure transmission of data.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Engineer: They apply machine learning techniques and algorithms to create AI models that can perform tasks such as speech recognition, learning, planning, and problem-solving.
IT Auditor: They evaluate the information systems, practices, and operations of a company to ensure the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of information. They assess system controls, compliance with laws and regulations, and the level of IT risk the company faces.
Solutions Architect: They are responsible for converting requirements into the architecture and design that ultimately constitute the blueprint for the solution. They bridge the gap between business problems and technology solutions.
IT Support Specialist: They provide help and advice to people and organizations using computer software or equipment. Some, called technical support specialists, support information technology (IT) employees within their organization.
System Integrator: They bring together subsystems into a whole and ensuring that those subsystems function together, a practice known as system integration.
Application Support Analyst: They provide software support and problem-solving assistance to users, usually related to specific applications or application sets. This can involve debugging, modifying, and testing applications to solve problems.
Front End Developer: They are responsible for implementing visual elements that users see and interact with in a web application. They are usually supported by back-end web developers, who are responsible for server-side application logic and integration of the work front-end developers do.
Back End Developer: They are responsible for server-side web application logic as well as the integration of the front-end part. They build and maintain the technology needed to power the components which enable the user-facing side of the website to exist.
Systems Architect: They are responsible for designing and implementing computer systems and networks. Their main role is to ensure that the systems work efficiently and securely.
Big Data Engineer/Architect: They create an ecosystem for the business system to interact efficiently. Their primary task is to build and manage the company’s Big Data infrastructure and tools.
Embedded Systems Engineer: They specialize in creating and implementing systems for products, such as appliances, automotive systems, or other devices to control, monitor, or perform specific tasks.
IT Analyst: They work in partnership with clients, advising them on how to use information technology in order to meet their business objectives or overcome problems. They work to improve the structure and efficiency of IT systems in various organizations.
I think this list covers almost all designations in a typical IT company. Let me know if you are looking for designations, roles in some specific domain inside IT industry.
