The document outlines 9 key roles that are essential for a successful software development project. These roles include a Business Analyst to document requirements, a Product Owner to represent users and set requirements, a Project Manager to oversee the project plan and execution, a Team Lead to mentor the team and ensure goals are met, a Software Architect to define the overall system architecture, Developers to build the software, a QA Team to ensure quality standards are followed, UX/UI Designers to create the user experience and interface, and Testers to test for bugs and defects. Configuring the right multidisciplinary team with these key roles contributes to a smooth development process.

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Software projects only move forward when
you identify the key stakeholders involved in
delivering the software solution.
Configuring the right multidisciplinary team
contributes to a smooth development
process. Let’s take a look at what makes for
an ideal team structure.
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Translates the client’s business needs into
requirements and ensures they are documented
perfectly.
Define objectives and convert them into viable
software solutions.
Verify that project deliverables meet the client’s
expectations.
Validates if you’re building a viable software solution
throughout the cycle.
Business Analyst
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Represents business or end-users.
The main point of contact for all decisions concerning
the project.
Sets and communicates the product requirements,
including features, capabilities, ease of use factors,
etc.
Work with quality assurance experts and testers to
ensure a high-standard final product.
Product Owner
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Accountable for knowing “who, what, where,
when, and why” of the software plan.
Responsible for developing a project plan,
schedule, budget, execution, delivery, and
contract management.
Project Manager
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Acts as a mentor to help keep the team
task-focused, deliver work on time, and meet
the project goals.
Monitor the team’s performance levels and
motivate it to provide a better outcome.
Responsible for conflict prevention
and resolution.
Team Lead
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Define the complete (technical and
functional) architecture system of a
project.
Makes high-level design choices based
on non-functional requirements.
Software Architect
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Write code and build software products.
Create cost and timeline estimates using technical
requirements.
Build the deliverables and communicate the project
status to the Project Manager.
Developers
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QA Team
Ensures adequate practices are adhered
to during the development process.
Identify and document deviations in the
use of standards .
Evaluate process execution and
production of deliverables.
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Create a satisfactory user experience by paying
attention to usability, functionality, and
performance.
Design the user interface and responsible for the
look and feel of the software to the user.
Take the product brief and use wireframes to
develop the idea.
UX/UI Designers
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Ensures the software product complies with
quality standards.
Execute test cases to detect bugs or defects.
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