17 roles you must know to run a successful software development team
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Published: 2023-06-12 01:31:00

For building a successful software product, you need to have a strong software development team.  

17 roles you must know to run a successful software development team


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## 1. Project Executive:
Experienced professionals with a good grasp of business serve as project executives. An individual with this role must be granted the required authority to take any rational business decisions for the project.


## 2. Product Owner:
The product owner is responsible to make sure all the requirements of the project follow the business needs. An individual having such a role must be familiar with the strategic aim and objectives of the project.


## 3. Product Manager:
A project manager is entrusted with the responsibility to supervise and manage the project. This role is filled by a person who is organized and structured because it requires a certain degree of discipline.


## 4. System Architect
System architects plan the system design and integration of modules for a product. A system architect is a role that is filled by an experienced developer. It is usually one who has worked in a wide range of technology stacks.


## 5. Technical Lead:
The technical lead is the think-tank of the product’s technical aspects. They are responsible to govern the implementation of the project. Whenever junior developers are stuck in coding, they ask the technical lead for guidance.


## 6. Business Analyst:
A business analyst assesses the business aspect of the product and can help the stakeholders to gain insights into untapped opportunities.


## 7. End User:
The end user is one for whom the product is being created so they can complete their tasks efficiently. Since they are the ones who will use the product, therefore it is crucial to have them on the board from the beginning to the end.


## 8. Quality Assurance:
The role of quality assurance is a common one throughout different professions. They have to make sure that the team members follow the specified quality metrics.


## 9. Tester:
After developers submit their work, testers have to pass it through a series of tests. They create test cases and determine how the product will perform for the end users. They must find any existing bugs so they can be fixed before it is passed to the end user.


## 10. UX Developer:
Graphic designers and UX developers work in tandem. He is well aware of how the end user will think, perceive & use the product. These experts design wireframes and proceed with usability tests. Front-end developer applies their approaches to real functionality.


## 11. Designer:
Designers generate a suitable design for the interface of the product. They have to make sure that the product is well in line with the brand of the business along with offering a high-quality user experience.


## 12. Front-End Developer:
They are known to code and design the visual representation of the product. It is based on the design and wireframes of the above-mentioned roles. The end user directly interacts with this user interface.


## 13. Backend Developer:
They handle the business logic of the product. They take advantage of the available data and make it usable for the software. Back-end developers manage all the requests and responses for the end-user on the front-end interface.


## 14. DevOps Engineer:
They are equipped with heavy database knowledge, infrastructure automation, cloud platforms, and security. They are fluent in SQL and NoSQL and are well-versed in using any other database, and cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud.


## 15. SEO Expert:
They promote your products online. They make use of search engine optimization techniques through which your online brand can rank high on Google and other search engines.


## 16. Analysts:
Analysts use reporting tools and show a data visualization of different statistics and insights for the product.


## 17. Cybersecurity Professionals:
Cybersecurity professionals are tasked to block any incoming cyber threats. They look for any possible vulnerabilities and openings in the product and fix them.


By familiarizing yourself with these 17 essential roles and ensuring that your team has a diverse set of skills, you'll be well on your way to leading a successful and efficient software development team.


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