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Computer Programmer

Digital, Computers & Informatics

  • Average Salary

    RM2600 - RM 4900

  • Career Trends

  • Compability

What is Computer Programmer?

Design, develop, modify, and test code, forms and scripts that allow computer applications to run. Work from specifications made by software developers or related teams.

Minimum education level

 

PT3

SPM

STPM

Diploma

Degree

Average Salary

RM2600 - RM 4900

Example of a Job Position

Programmer Analyst
Application Developer
Computer Developer
Computer Programmer Analyst
Internet programmer
Java developer
Programmer
Software Developer
Web Programmers

Task

? Correct errors by making appropriate changes and rechecking the program to ensure that the desired results are produced ? Conduct trial runs of programs and software applications to be sure they will produce the desired information and that the instructions are correct ? Write, update, and maintain computer programs or software packages to handle specific jobs such as tracking inventory, storing or retrieving data, or controlling other equipment ? Write, analyze, review, and rewrite programs, using workflow chart and diagram, and applying knowledge of computer capabilities, subject matter, and symbolic logic ? Perform or direct revision, repair, or expansion of existing programs to increase operating efficiency or adapt to new requirements

Knowledge

Mathematics

Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

Customer and Personal Services

Knowledge of principles and processes to provide services for customers and personal. This includes assessing customer needs, meeting service quality standards, and evaluating customer satisfaction.

Computers and Electronics

Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

Administration and Management

Knowledge of business and management principles including strategic planning, resource allocation, human resource modeling, leadership techniques, production methods, and coordination between people and resources.

English

Knowledge of the structure and content of English, including the meaning and spelling of each word, composition rules, and grammar.

Skills

Active Learning

Understand the implications of new information for basic decision making and problem solving now and in the future.

Complex Problem Solving

Identify complex problems and review related information in order to develop and evaluate options and solutions that can be applied.

Critical Thinking

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to the problems handled

Programming

Write computer programs for various purposes.

Reading Understanding

Understand sentences and paragraphs written in work documents.

Capability

  • 1

    Information Arrangement - The ability to arrange various things and actions in a certain sequence or pattern according to the rules specified (for example: number patterns, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).

  • 2

    Deductive Reasoning - The ability to apply general rules to certain problems in order to produce reasonable answers.

  • 3

    Oral Understanding - The ability to listen and understand information and ideas conveyed through words and oral sentences

  • 4

    Written Understanding - Ability to read and understand information and ideas conveyed through writing

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