Analyst Programmer
Design and analyse software to meet client needs.
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What's it like to be an Analyst Programmer?
Analyst Programmers design and develop computer software. They also test and troubleshoot software for quality. They supervise the entire production life cycle of software, making necessary updates along the way. Analyst Programmers gather data to understand the needs of their clients, then create and optimise programs to meet these needs.
Tasks and duties
- Developing and designing new computer software.
- Making software updates based on client feedback and specifications.
- Documenting and optimising processes in the development of software.
- Assessing quality and the progress of new software.
- Researching and updating knowledge on new programming languages and trends.
- Liaising with development and project teams to make recommendations.
- Troubleshooting software issues.
- Analysing data and presenting reports.
How to become an Analyst Programmer
You usually need a bachelor degree and industry experience to become an Analyst Programmer.
- Complete a bachelor degree in computer science, information technology or a related field.
- Secure an internship, entry-level role or volunteer position to gain experience in programming.
- Consider starting off as a web developer to become familiar with software development processes.
- Consider taking courses in data analytics to build the specialised data skills for this role.
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