Computer systems developers and programmers

NOC

21230

- Computer systems developers and programmers

write, modify, integrate and test computer code for software applications, data processing applications, operating systems-level software and communications software.

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Computer systems developers and programmers write, modify, integrate and test computer code for software applications, data processing applications, operating systems-level software and communications software. They are employed in computer software development firms, information technology consulting firms, and in information technology units throughout the public and private sectors.

Main Duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

Write, modify, integrate and test software code

Maintain existing computer programs by making modifications as required

Identify and communicate technical problems, processes and solutions

Prepare reports, manuals and other documentation on the status, operation and maintenance of software

Assist in the collection and documentation of user requirements

Assist in the development of logical and physical specifications

May lead and coordinate teams of computer programmers

May research and evaluate a variety of software products

Also Known As

computer programmer
operating systems programmer
programmer analyst
scientific programmer
systems programmer

Requirements

Employment Requirements

A bachelor's degree or college diploma program in computer science, computer engineering or in another discipline with a significant programming component.

Specialization in programming for engineering and scientific applications requires specific post-secondary study or experience.

Provincial Regulation

Not Provincially Regulated

Employment by Sex

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18.5%

Female

81.5%

Male

Employment by age

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8.4%

15-24

27.1%

25-34

24.3%

35-44

27.1%

45-54

11.2%

55-64

1.9%

65+

Employment by highest level of education

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0.0%

No Certificate, Diploma or Degree

9.3%

High School, Diploma or Equivalent

0.0%

Apprenticeship or Trades Certificate or Diploma

45.4%

College or University Below Bachelor Level

45.4%

University - Bachelor Level or Above

Employment by Industry

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36.4%

Professional, scientific and technical services

17.8%

Public administration

10.3%

Information and cultural industries

35.5%

All Other Industries

Employment by Economic Regions

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10.20%

Northeast

39.80%

Southeast

15.70%

Southwest

29.60%

Central

4.60%

Northwest

Economic Regions

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Annual Average Salary by Economic Regions

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$84,000

Northeast

$78,000

Southeast

$96,000

Southwest

$80,000

Central

N/A

Northwest

Economic Regions

Hourly Median Wages by Economic Regions

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Salary

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Employment Outlook

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