How to become an analyst programmer
Write, test, design and develop computer software and programs.
What does an analyst programmer do?
Duties and tasks
- Analyse and develop system programmes based on user needs and requirements.
- Evaluate existing systems to identify and understand limitations and deficiencies with processes, procedures and methods.
- Work closely with business stakeholders to gather technical requirements to inform the design and development of a system to specifications.
- Ensure programs run to specifications through testing, debugging, diagnosing and correcting errors in applications programming language within testing protocols, guidelines and quality standards.
- Develop requirements documentations and system plans.
Professional bodies
- Australian Computer Society (ACS)
- Australian Information Industry Association (AIIA)
- Information Technology Professionals Association (ITPA)
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