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NAME OF THE JOB PROFILE:
Computer programmer
Description of the job profile
Computer programmers are engineers that typically work in either computer hardware or software.
- Computer software engineers develop a variety of software, including games, control systems, operating systems and applications.
- Computer hardware engineers produce the working physical components within the computer. They are responsible for analysing and testing equipment to ensure the components work properly.
Economical sector
Tertiary
Country
France
Qualifications required
- IT services to organisations (BTS Services informatiques aux organisations)
- Digital system (BTS systèmes numériques)
- Data processing (DUT informatique)
Total number of training hours
500 to 2000
Knowledge
Knowledge Description Level
Graphics and design Graphic design Level 6
Computer Skills Knowledge of web animation can be required. Level 6
Languages Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar. Level 6
Programming Programming Languages (HTLM, Java, C++) Level 8
Using of technical tools A computer programmer needs to explore computer concepts, applies database concepts, develop program applications. Level 8
Skills
Skill Description Level
Computer Skills Technology design Level 5
Languages A computer programmer needs a good understanding of written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents. Level 7
Problem solving skills A computer programmer applies logical problem-solving skills. Level 8
Programming Companies become ever more dependant on computers; this is why they want their workers to have sufficient computer competency levels. Level 7
Quality management skills Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance. Level 8
Competences
Competence Description Level
Adaptability This job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace. Level 7
Analytical thinking Computer programmer job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems. Level 7
Initiative/entrepreneurship Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges. The knowledge of upcoming technologies can be useful. Level 5
Meeting targeted results Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks. Level 7
Teamworking Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude. Level 5
Personal Attitude
The computer developer needs to be curious. This is how problems are solved.

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