What is an app analyst?
An app analyst, also known as an application support analyst or application systems analyst, can play a variety of roles as part
of the overall mobile app development team.
App analysts are part of a company's development team and take on an analytical role to ensure that the application systems being
developed meet user needs and the company's quality assurance.
In addition to simply analyzing existing systems, this can also mean designing, developing and implementing their iterations and
replacements to try to better meet company objectives. The application support analyst job description is largely the same, although
they typically focus more on analyzing, diagnosing, and resolving application errors and problems.
In any case, this may involve some programming, some systems administration skills, and the ability to analyze a given problem,
diagnose and find its cause, and then resolve it or pass the problem on to the people responsible for fixing it. This is
a professional profile that has certain responsibility within the development of Android applications.
App analysts are generally expected to have at least a graduate degree in a computer-related field of study, such as computer
science or telecommunications. However, certain app analyst positions may require specialized knowledge and, therefore, may require
training that focuses on topics such as IT management, database administration, engineering, etc.
Outside of formal training, it is useful for app analysts to have technical experience, as well as knowledge of certain computer
media and languages of special relevance, such as :
- CSS
- Microsft SQL
- #C
- HMLS.
- Java
- Javascript
- Other programming languages used for the development of Android apps.
App analysts can have all types of responsibilities, depending on the specifics of their role. However, some of the more common
responsibilities may include the following:
- Analyze the need for new applications.
- Conduct analytical studies of existing applications and report on their ability to satisfy the needs of potential customers.
- Design and develop new applications for internal use.
- Back up and update existing applications.
- Investigate, diagnose and resolve application failures and errors.
- Report and create documentation for applications.
- Work with other software developers and vendors to ensure organizational needs are met.
In addition to the technical and analytical skills that would be a necessary part of the job, here are some other skills that
tend to be essential for this type of professional profile:
- Excellent verbal and written communication.
- Communicate technical problems and solutions to users and non-technical stakeholders.
- Problem solving and reporting skills.
- Project management skills for design and development.
- The ability to build and work to deadlines.