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| POSITION DESCRIPTION | AIIA SURVEY OF SALARIES AND REMUNERATION PACKAGING AUGUST 2010 |
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Programmer |
| Position Code: | 5625 | | Career Level: | 2 |
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Responsible for
Converting systems or applications specifications into effective programs. |
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Reports To
Software Project Manager. |
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Supervises
No supervisory responsibilities. |
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Main Activities
Creating and maintaining computer programs, such as operating systems, communications software, utility programs, compilers, database handlers, etc.
Installing the above on various computer systems and testing program operation.
Documenting developed software programs.
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Key Skills
Developed skills in program design/creation, including a fluidity in one or more of the major programming languages, such as Cobol, Assembler, C, Fortran, PL/1, SQL etc.
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Internal Contacts
Systems Engineers, Systems Analysts, Field Service Engineers, Technical Support staff. |
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External Contacts
Hardware and software suppliers, external software specialists and consultants. |
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Typical Experience
At least 2 to 3 years in programming, with exposure to a variety of projects and programming tasks. |
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Other Comments
The role has a technical bias which requires the incumbents to develop and maintain specialised skills in their field of programming. |
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