Programmer
Software Developers, Applications
15-1132.00
Median wages
$81,710
Develop, create, and modify general computer applications software or specialized utility programs. Analyze user needs and develop software solutions. Design software or customize software for client use with the aim of optimizing operational efficiency. May analyze and design databases within an application area, working individually or coordinating database development as part of a team. May supervise computer programmers.
- Modify existing software to correct errors, allow it to adapt to new hardware, or to improve its performance.
- Analyze user needs and software requirements to determine feasibility of design within time and cost constraints.
- Confer with systems analysts, engineers, programmers and others to design system and to obtain information on project limitations and capabilities, performance requirements and interfaces.
- Store, retrieve, and manipulate data for analysis of system capabilities and requirements.
- Design, develop and modify software systems, using scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure outcome and consequences of design.
- Develop and direct software system testing and validation procedures, programming, and documentation.
- Supervise the work of programmers, technologists and technicians and other engineering and scientific personnel.
- Determine system performance standards.
- Coordinate software system installation and monitor equipment functioning to ensure specifications are met.
- Consult with customers about software system design and maintenance.
- Analyze information to determine, recommend, and plan computer specifications and layouts, and peripheral equipment modifications.
- Access software — Citrix
- Analytical or scientific software — SAS ; Simulation program with integrated circuit emphasis SPICE; SPSS ; The MathWorks MATLAB
- Application server software — Oracle WebLogic Server ; Red Hat WildFly
- Backup or archival software — Veritas NetBackup
- Business intelligence and data analysis software — IBM Cognos Impromptu ; MicroStrategy ; Qlik Tech QlikView ; Tableau
- Communications server software — IBM Domino
- Computer aided design CAD software — Autodesk AutoCAD ; Autodesk Revit ; Computer aided design and drafting software CADD; Dassault Systemes CATIA
- Configuration management software — Patch management software; Perforce Helix software ; Puppet ; Visible Razor
- Content workflow software — Atlassian JIRA ; Emerald Software Group Emerald Green Office
- Customer relationship management CRM software — Oracle Eloqua ; Salesforce software
- Data base management system software — Apache Hadoop ; Apache Pig ; MongoDB ; Talend Big Data Integration
- Data base reporting software — Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services ; SAP Crystal Reports
- Data base user interface and query software — Apache Hive ; IEA Software Emerald; Microsoft Access ; Microsoft SQL Server
- Data mining software — Google Analytics
- Desktop publishing software — Adobe Systems Adobe InDesign ; Microsoft Publisher
- Development environment software — Adobe Systems Adobe ActionScript ; Advanced business application programming ABAP ; Apache Maven ; C
- Document management software — Adobe Systems Adobe Acrobat
- Electronic mail software — IBM Notes ; Microsoft Exchange Server ; Microsoft Outlook
- Enterprise application integration software — Enterprise application integration EAI software; Extensible markup language XML ; IBM InfoSphere DataStage ; IBM WebSphere
- Enterprise resource planning ERP software — Microsoft Dynamics ; NetSuite ERP ; Oracle Fusion Applications ; SAP Business Objects
- Enterprise system management software — IBM Power Systems software ; Splunk Enterprise
- File versioning software — Apache Subversion SVN ; Git ; Version control software
- Financial analysis software — Delphi Technology ; Oracle E-Business Suite Financials
- Graphical user interface development software — Graphical user interface GUI builder software
- Graphics or photo imaging software — Adobe Systems Adobe Creative Cloud ; Adobe Systems Adobe Fireworks ; Adobe Systems Adobe Photoshop ; Microsoft Visio
- Human resources software — Human resource management software HRMS
- Information retrieval or search software — Apache Avro; LexisNexis
- Map creation software — ESRI ArcGIS software
- Medical software — Epic Systems ; Healthcare common procedure coding system HCPCS ; MEDITECH software
- Metadata management software — CA Erwin Data Modeler ; Talend Data Fabric
- Network monitoring software — Nagios ; Wireshark
- Network security and virtual private network VPN equipment software — Virtual private networking VPN software
- Object or component oriented development software — C++ ; Oracle Java ; Python ; Spark
- Object oriented data base management software — Hibernate ORM ; PostgreSQL
- Office suite software — Microsoft Office
- Operating system software — Job control language JCL ; KornShell ; Linux ; Ubuntu
- Platform interconnectivity software — Migration software
- Portal server software — Apache HTTP Server
- Presentation software — Microsoft PowerPoint
- Program testing software — Defect tracking software; Hewlett Packard LoadRunner ; Source code editor software; Usability testing software
- Project management software — Microsoft Project ; Microsoft SharePoint ; Oracle Primavera Enterprise Project Portfolio Management
- Requirements analysis and system architecture software — IBM Rational Requisite Pro; Requirements management software; Unified modeling language UML
- Sales and marketing software — Google AdWords
- Spreadsheet software — Microsoft Excel
- Transaction security and virus protection software — Encryption software; McAfee ; Symantec
- Transaction server software — Customer information control system CICS ; IBM Middleware; Microsoft Internet Information Service IIS; Object Management Group Object Request Broker
- Video creation and editing software — Adobe Systems Adobe AfterEffects ; Apple Final Cut Pro ; YouTube
- Web page creation and editing software — Adobe Systems Adobe Dreamweaver
- Web platform development software — AJAX ; Google AngularJS ; jQuery ; LAMP Stack
- Word processing software — Microsoft Word
- Programming — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
- Systems Analysis — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
- Systems Evaluation — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.
- Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
- Complex Problem Solving — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
- Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
- Operations Analysis — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
- Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
- Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
- Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
- Active Learning — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
- Coordination — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
- Learning Strategies — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
- Monitoring — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
- Technology Design — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
- Writing — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
