2136- PROGRAMMERS AND SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT PROFESSIONALS

Job Title: 

PROGRAMMERS AND SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT PROFESSIONALS

Alternate Titles: 

Analyst-programmer,Database developer,Games programmer,Programmer,Software engineer

Job Description: 

Programmers and software development professionals design, develop, test, implement and maintain software systems in order to meet the specifications and business objectives of the information system; they also design and develop specialist software e.g. for computer games.

Education: 

Entrants usually possess a degree or equivalent qualification, although entry with other academic qualifications and/or significant relevant experience is possible. There is a variety of vocational, professional and postgraduate qualifications available.
Refer The S/NVQ framework for more details

NS-SEC: 

The simplified NS-SEC analytic class for this code is 1.2
The simplified NS-SEC operational category for this code is 3.2
Refer The National Statistics Socio-economic Classification for more details

Tasks: 


  • examines existing software and determines requirements for new/modified systems in the light of business needs;
  • undertakes feasibility study to design software solutions;
  • writes and codes individual programs according to specifications;
  • develops user interfaces;
  • tests and corrects software programs;
  • writes code for specialist programming for computer games, (for example, artificial intelligence, 3D engine development);
  • implements and evaluates the software;
  • plans and maintains database structures;
  • writes operational documentation and provides subsequent support and training for users.
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Source Of Info: 

Office of National Statistics UK