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Computer Programmer Job Description and Education

What does a computer programmer do? As a computer programmer your job description may include anything from this list:

  • Review the written program and confirm its requirements
  • Prepare the workflow
  • Use computer language such as C++, Java, Ruby on Rails, Python to move the workflow to the proper language
  • Update already written programs
  • Create code, test, and debug the programs
  • To bring the code writing down to a simpler level, use a code library—collections of independent line codes
  • Work alongside software developers and others within the team
  • Create technical guide for users

Computer Programmer Education

If you want to get into a career as a computer programmer. Generally, here’s what you’ll need to do:

  • Finish high school with a diploma or get your GED.
  • Find a program. Most employers prefer to hire a programmer who has a bachelor’s degree.
  • Choose your area of specialization such as database development or web development.
  • Complete an internship to gain that hands-on experience.
  • Consider voluntary/optional certifications offered by vendors or for specific programming languages.
  • Advance in your career with continuing education.

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Computer Programmer Salary Info

The median annual salary of a computer programmer was $97,800 in May 2022. The bottom 10% earned close to $54,310, and the top 10% earned over $157,000.

Reference:

Stephen James Hall: Stephen has written hundreds of articles about skilled trade and technical careers over the last 7 years. He works as a Director at Career Now Brands, but he previously worked for many years in the skilled trades as a carpenter, in historical preservation, and then as a construction manager.
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