Programmer
Develop, test, and modify various digital software programmes.
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What's it like to be a Programmer?
Programmers usually work in the information technology department of an organisation. Working closely with web and software developers, they manage and enhance software programs, making sure that it remains viable and user-friendly after a thorough review. Programmers also provide solutions to a current business requirement or problem through system planning and execution. They often engage in a system’s analysis, development, and deployment.
Tasks and duties
- Overseeing, debugging, and troubleshooting systems and software to ensure there are no complications.
- Modifying the program code to correct errors in the system for different operating systems.
- Deploying code to the live environment and assessing its performance.
- Building status updates and writing reports regarding the functionality of the programs.
- Analysing large amounts of data from the report and providing long-lasting solutions.
- Maintaining new technical programs, end user documentation, and operational procedures.
- Implementing security measures to protect against cybersecurity threats.
How to become a Programmer
A formal education is required to excel as a Programmer since this is a highly-detailed job where you will be writing code and managing complex systems.
- Complete a bachelor degree in computer science, information system, software engineering, or computer engineering. To study computer science, you must have studied and passed mathematics and additional mathematics. In this programme, you will learn fundamental knowledge about programming tools, mathematical concepts, and software development technology. This usually takes up to three years to complete.
- Get an internship position while you are studying. This will provide you with substantial experience since you will most likely be trained by professional software developers.
- You can either start as a freelancer or look for employment in various sectors, large organisations, and even small startup businesses.
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Latest Programmer reviews
Nov 2022
Reviewer's Qualification
Bachelor of Computer Science
Experience
1 – 4 years
Organisation size
Small (1-19 employees)
The good things
Free and I can do whatever I want, is all depend on the requirement and my imagination and hard work. I can design and develop the way that I want
The challenges
Need to wor with other team, that do not want to cooperate and learn new skill.
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Nov 2022
Reviewer's Qualification
Graduate Diploma of Informatics
Experience
10+ years
Organisation size
Large (200+ employees)
The good things
As a Programmer, Creativity, Skill improves, not a boring Job, happy to work. But salary wise in Malaysia satisfaction 50% only.
The challenges
Create new module is quit challenging, short lead time.
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