Technician-programmer: description of the profession and job description

Programming is one of the fastest growing areas of human activity. In this regard, a large number of school graduates dream of becoming programmers. At the same time, this profession is subdivided into a number of specializations, among which one can single out programmer technicians. If you are interested in learning about the peculiarities of this profession, the job responsibilities of a specialist and the requirements for a technical programmer, read our material.

The specialty of a technician-programmer emerged relatively recently - in the middle of the 20th century. The emergence of the need for such specialists is associated primarily with the creation and development of the first computers. The work of such a specialist from the very beginning was associated with the maintenance and commissioning of software and informational scripts..

In the course of his daily work, a programmer technician is engaged in performing technical tasks: in particular, he participates in the creation of program code in one or several programming languages, and also tests and checks the quality of the software, and, if necessary, carries out its maintenance.

A software technician is not one holistic profession. All people who are engaged in such activities can be divided into several categories. Let's consider each of them.

• The first group of programmer technicians includes those experts in their field, who is directly involved in software development... Most often, such specialists work at large enterprises (for example, they can develop a corporate 1C program). The work of such professionals is associated with the direct application of their skills and abilities in practice. For this reason, they are often referred to as applied specialists.
• The second category includes system programmers. On a daily basis such professionals develop operating systems and interfacesrequired for databases and various networks. Such specialists are in great demand and are in great demand. Employers are ready to pay large material remuneration for the professional performance of a system programmer's work tasks.
• The third group of software technicians is web programmers... This specialty is considered the most popular among young people, since it is associated not only with programming, but also has a certain creative component. Web programmers work on global networks. They create a variety of dynamic pages, sites and databases, as well as interfaces to them.

In the process of employment for the position of a technician-programmer in Russia, the employer will obligatorily acquaint you with a specialized document - job description. It contains all those tasks and functions that the employee must perform in the course of his activities.

The job responsibilities of a Programming Technician include:

• rendering all kinds of assistance and assistance in the process of designing systems for data analysis;
• assistance in mathematical and software support of work processes of varying complexity;
• direct participation in preparatory, monitoring and control work in the process of functioning of computing systems;
• creation of a schematic description of technological processes;
• creation of algorithms and guidelines;
• development of information products of various kinds;
• testing, control and verification;
• elimination of breakdowns and problems related to networks and software;
• preparation of technical information carriers;
• makes loading and analysis of data;
• collection, accumulation and organization of the received data;
• changing work processes, if necessary;
• maintaining relevant documentation and reporting and much more.

Depending on the specific specialization, place of work, as well as the wishes of the employer, the job description can be changed and supplemented. You need to be prepared for such a situation and be able to quickly adapt.

In order for a technician-programmer to get a job (with or without experience), it is important to have the necessary qualifications, as well as to fulfill the requirements that the professional standard implies. Moreover, the professional standard puts forward requirements not only for professional knowledge, skills and abilities, but also for personal qualities.

Technical Programmer must have the following professional skills:

• knowledge of several programming languages ​​(for example, C ++, Java, Python and others);
• ability to work with different operating systems;
• experience with information products and tools required for programming;
• knowledge of the principles of database maintenance;
• knowledge of technologies such as SQL, DB2, PL / SQL and the like;
• the skill of choosing the configuration of hardware and software;
• knowledge of English (and other foreign languages) at a high level.

When looking for an employee for the vacancy "Technician-programmer", the employer is looking not only for a professional, but also for a person with whom it will be easy and pleasant to work, who will fit well into the existing team. In this regard, it is important to have the following personal qualities:

• a penchant for analytical thinking;
• the ability to make decisions in stressful situations and be responsible for them;
• tendency to self-development and self-improvement;
• teamwork skills;
• purposefulness;
• attentiveness;
• discipline and responsibility;
• perseverance;
• the ability to perform routine activities.

In order to become a good programming expert, you need to complete the appropriate training. In this case, both specialized secondary education (received after grade 9) and higher education (after grade 11) are suitable. You should focus on the training program "Programming". For to enter an educational institution, you must pass exams in mathematics, Russian language and computer science... In this case, there may be exceptions, so you should call or visit the admissions office in advance and clarify all the details and nuances.

Employers give preference to those specialists who graduated from prestigious universities, therefore, you should pay attention to the capital's higher educational institutions, which have a good reputation. Education can last from 3 to 6 years (depending on the qualifications you want). During the course of training, in addition to theoretical knowledge, you you also need to get practical skills... Typically, after each course, students undergo an internship at enterprises. However, basic education is sometimes not enough - throughout your professional career, you will have to regularly attend refresher courses, trainings, master classes and other educational events. Thus, you will be aware of the latest trends in the programming market. An applicant who is constantly improving his skills and abilities will always be in demand in the labor market and will not be left without a job.

After graduation, you can start looking for a job. For starters, it is recommended to apply for starting positions.... Subsequently, as your career progresses, you can become a department head or even head of an enterprise. In addition, professional programmers can work remotely in freelance mode. Thus, you will be able to earn much more money, working on a variety of projects, independently choose clients.

Another option is to organize your own company.... Accordingly, you will be not only a programmer, but also a businessman.