Any modern software team requires expertise in at least two areas—the functionality of the domain and the art of translating it into high-quality software. In most organizations, these exist as at least two distinct groups of people:

Domain experts: Those who have a deep and intimate understanding of the domain. Domain experts are subject-matter experts (SMEs) who have a very strong grasp of the business. Domain experts may have varying degrees of expertise. Some SMEs may choose to specialize in specific subdomains, while others may have a broader understanding of how the overall business works.

Technical experts: On the other hand, enjoy solving specific, quantifiable computer science problems. Often, technical experts do not feel it is worth their while to understand the context of the business they work in. Rather, they seem overly eager to only enhance their technical skills that are a continuation of their learnings in academia.