How do they match: Computer Programmers

  • Software Developer
  • Software Engineer
  • Software Programmer
  • Network Administrator
  • Engineering and Scientific Programmer
  • System Software Developer

  • Create, modify, and test the code and scripts that allow computer applications to run. Work from specifications drawn up by software and web developers or other individuals. May develop and write computer programs to store, locate, and retrieve specific documents, data, and information.

  • Conduct trial runs of programs and software applications to be sure they will produce the desired information and that the instructions are correct.
  • Investigate whether networks, workstations, the central processing unit of the system, or peripheral equipment are responding to a program's instructions.
  • Perform systems analysis and programming tasks to maintain and control the use of computer systems software as a systems programmer.
  • Write, update, and maintain computer programs or software packages to handle specific jobs such as tracking inventory, storing or retrieving data, or controlling other equipment.

  • Modify software programs to improve performance.
  • Resolve computer software problems.
  • Test software performance.
  • Train others in computer interface or software use.