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Additional qualities
These may include:
• A client-oriented approach
• A commitment to learning
• A high level of drive
• A methodical approach
• A passion for technology
• A solution-oriented approach
• Accuracy
• Adaptability
• Attention to detail
• Creativity
• Critical thinking skills • Flexibility
• Inquisitiveness
• Logical thinking
Related career opportunities
• Communications Analyst (Computer)
• Database Designer and Administrator
• Network Analyst
• Software Programmer and Developer
• Systems Administrator
Occupation Code: 2512 Software Programmer and Developer
Alternative titles: Systems Software Engineer, Software Architect, Software Engineer
Job description and duties
Software Programmers and Developers formulate, analyse and translate software specifications into workable programming code. Typically, a Software Programmer and Developer would be expected to:
• Meet with clients to discuss programme specifications (where applicable)
• Translate logic into a programming language
• Devise possible solutions to problems
encountered
• Work as part of an information and
communications technology team and
collaborate with others on various projects
• Integrate all elements of the programme
design
• Test that the programme works as intended
and make necessary amendments
• Deploy the programme
• Adapt existing programmes to new
requirements
• Write detailed documentation for the
operation of the programme by users and computer operators
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