Systems Analyst
60AI CAN DO60%moving to95%
THE DOOR, NOWC
THE DOOR, 20 YRSE
STARTING PAY£30,000 - £36,000
NO MOATNo physical, legal or personal barrier protects this work from software.
CAREERMASH (EN)FROM COMPUTER SCIENCE →
Systems Analyst
IT Business Analysts work out what a company needs and then figure out how technology can help solve those problems. They talk to different teams to understand what's broken or missing, then work with IT people to design and build solutions.
This work is being absorbed by AI
AI already does much of this work and nothing structurally requires a human: no licence, no physical task, no relationship at the core. Expect fewer people in higher-judgment roles: enter as the person directing the tools, not competing with them.
Career progression path
1FIRST STEPJunior Systems AnalystIn this entry-level role, you will assist senior analysts in gathering requirements and documenting processes. You will gain hands-on experience with system analysis tools and methodologies.£30,000 - £36,000
2GAINING EXPERIENCEMid-level Systems AnalystAs a mid-level analyst, you will take on more complex projects, leading requirements gathering sessions and collaborating directly with stakeholders to design solutions.£45,000 - £55,000
3PEAK CAREERSenior Systems Analyst / Head of Systems AnalysisIn this peak career stage, you will oversee a team of analysts, drive strategic initiatives, and play a key role in shaping the organisation's IT strategy.£70,000+
There is more than one way in
You do not have to go the university route to get here. There is also a vocational route that skips a degree entirely.