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Programmer

Job Role

Computer Programmer refers to individuals whose main job function is programming. This group has a wide range of responsibilities and educational backgrounds.

Some of their functions include:

writing, testing and maintaining detailed programs and software
conceiving, designing and testing logical structures for solving problems with computer technology
familiarity with traditional programs, object-oriented languages, other computer-aided software engineering (CASE) tools and artificial intelligence shells to create and maintain programs

What to expect

A large number of Computer Programmers are employed on a temporary basis or work as consultants. Specific technical expertise and knowledge are valuable and marketable assets.

Programmers who keep up on their skills, education and elearning will have a wide range of career options.

Programming careers are available in various industries such as government, wholesale and retail, manufacturing, data processing, finance, insurance and other information industries.

Recommended Education

Technical certification
2-year technical school degree or Associate's Degree in computer science or related subject
Bachelor's Degree in computer science (or other fields)

Ref: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook 2004 -05 Edition

Employment Opportunities

Applications Programmer
Systems Programmer
Software Developer
Programmer / Analyst
Computer Systems Designer
Software Publisher
Computer Consultant
Data Communications - Internet and intranet environments