Roles and missions of the IT Consultant
An IT consultant is an expert in IT technologies and development. This position is essential to help companies grow and remain competitive. IT consultants contribute their know-how and expertise to develop new innovative solutions and optimise the performance of IT systems. The main tasks and responsibilities of an IT consultant are as follows:
- Analysing and understanding a company's needs, and defining effective strategies to meet them;
- Manage and develop complex IT systems;
- Advising companies on the technologies best suited to their needs;
- Drafting technical specifications and terms of reference;
- Implementing automation processes to improve efficiency;
- Participate in data integration and migration projects;
- Maintain and provide technical support for IT systems;
- Contribute to the IT security of systems;
- Develop and modify software applications and tools;
- Analysing and resolving technical problems;
- Providing advice and recommendations to customers and users;
- Train users in IT technologies;
- Participating in project planning and monitoring;
- Writing technical documents and project reports.
IT consultants must also be able to work as part of a team and demonstrate creativity and imagination. Their ability to think logically and analytically is also essential for project planning and execution. IT consultants also have an in-depth knowledge of computer languages and operating systems. They must also be comfortable working with out
Salary and career development of an IT consultant
An IT consultant's salary will depend on the number of years' experience, qualifications and skills demonstrated. In France, the gross annual salary generally increases with experience and qualifications, as follows:
- 0 to 2 years: between €42,000 and €51,000
- 2 to 5 years: between €50,000 and €60,000
- 5 to 10 years: between €60,000 and €75,000
- 10 to 15 years: between €75,000 and €95,000
- Over 15 years: between €95,000 and €120,000
An IT consultant can also progress in his/her career towards other professions, such as :
- Software architect
- Analyst-programmer
- Web developer
- IT project manager
- Technical director.
