Programmer

(Prepared by F.4C Wendy Lok)

Industry: Program development

Job duties:

Computer programmers write, test, debug, and maintain the detailed instructions, called computer programs, that computers must follow to perform their functions. Programmers also conceive, design, and test logical structures for solving problems by computer. Many technical innovations in programming — advanced computing technologies and sophisticated new languages and programming tools

Qualification required:

A recognised bachelor's degree, typically in computer science, software engineering, or related field

Related study programmes:

1. Institution: HKUST

- Programme name: Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

- https://www.cse.ust.hk/ug/

2. Institution: HKUSPACE Community College

- Programme name: Higher Diploma in Information Technology

https://www2.hkuspace.hku.hk/cc/higher-diploma/information-technology/

Skills required:

Analytical skills, creativity, troubleshooting, using Independent Development Environment (IDE), Reading code, program coding, familiarizing software engineering, unit test

Required attributes:

calm, sensible, high efficiency, treasuring time

Working environment:

office, home

Salary:

starting point from HKD 14000 to 16000

Career Path:

Analyst Programmer -> Senior Analyst Programmer -> System Analyst -> Senior System Analyst -> Project Manager -> IT Manager -> Chief Information Officer

Related Website/ articles:

1. VTC Occupation Dictionary – Programmers & Software Engineers

https://occupation-dictionary.vtc.edu.hk/occupation/programmers-software-engineers

2. EDB Life Planning Information – Industries & Jobs – Innovative Science & Technology – Programmer

https://lifeplanning.edb.gov.hk/en/career/career-information/4.html#nav-career-24

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