Careers in Computing and Information Technology
A degree in computing from the University of Liverpool provides a superb basis
for a career at the cutting edge of information technology and computer systems.
Modern life depends crucially on computer and information systems, from traffic
lights to hospitals to supermarkets. Most companies and organizations have invested
heavily in computer systems in recent years and job prospects remain good for
graduates in these technologies. Because of the size and complexity of modern
computer systems, most software development is now undertaken by multi-disciplinary
teams of skilled personnel. This has created demand for many different specializations,
along with business managers who are familiar with Information Technology.
Among the sorts of specialized personnel involved with creating and managing
modern IT systems are:
- Business analysts, who identify the needs of software users and specify what computer systems must do
- System architects and analysts, who design systems and software to meet the desired specifications
- Programmers, who create and maintain the program code
- Testers and verifiers, who seek to ensure that software meets its specifications
- Technical writers, who write the help-guides and other documentation needed by users of software
- IT Trainers and user advisors, who train and assist software users and
- Project Managers, who lead and manage these multi-disciplinary system development teams.
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The skills required for these different positions can differ greatly. For example, nowadays only programmers typically need to be able to write and read computer code. Business analysts and technical writers usually need a strong ability to empathize with customers and the users of software. System architects often require a strong sense of narrative, in order to design systems to support workflows and business processes. However, all of these positions require an ability to think abstractly and logically, and to work with care and rigour. And, increasingly all require an ability to work well with others, as part of a team. Prospects Salaries |
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