Careers within Information Technology
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App Developer App developers design and build mobile applications for PCs, mobile phones and tablets.
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CAD Technician Computer-aided design (CAD) technicians use their engineering, IT and mathematical knowledge and skills to design buildings, machinery, products and parts
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Computer Games Developer Computer game developers create video games for phones, tablets, PCs and consoles.
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Computer Games Tester Computer games testers play computer games to check they work and find problems or ‘bugs’.
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Customer Service Assistant Customer service assistants deal with customer questions, purchases and complaints.
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Data Entry Clerk Data entry clerks type information into databases and systems and create letters, reports and other documents.
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Data Scientist Data scientists turn raw data into meaningful information that organisations can use to improve their businesses
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Database Administrator Database administrators create, organise and look after computer systems that store data for a company.
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Digital Delivery Manager Digital delivery managers are responsible for the performance of a team and the digital products and services they produce.
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Digital Product Owner Digital product owners lead a team of specialists to build online products and services for customers.
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E-learning Developer E-learning developers create course materials that can be studied on a computer network or online.
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Forensic Computer Analyst Forensic computer analysts investigate computer-based crime, often called cyber crime.
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IT Project Manager IT project managers develop and install computer hardware and software systems.
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IT Service Engineer IT service engineers install and repair computer systems and equipment.
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IT Support Technician IT support technicians identify and solve software and hardware problems on computers.
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IT Trainer IT trainers design and teach computer courses.
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Machine Learning Engineer By combining software engineering and data analysis, machine learning engineers enable machines to learn without the need for further programming
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Multimedia Programmer Multimedia programmers use specialist software to create multimedia products such as graphics, images, sound, video, animation and text
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Network Manager Network managers help design, install and run an organisation's IT, data and telephone systems.
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SEO Executive A search engine optimisation executive (SEO) uses digital analytics and marketing skills to transform a company's online presence
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Software Developer Software developers design, build and test computer programmes.
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Software Engineer Software engineers apply scientific and mathematical principles in order to create computer software and solve problems
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Solutions Architect Solution architects lead teams that create new computer systems for clients.
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Systems Analyst System analysts look at a company's IT structure to work out how to improve it.
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Technical Architect Technical architects help plan, design and build IT systems for clients.
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Test Lead Test leads check new computer systems and applications that are being created or upgraded.
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UX Designer User experience (UX) designers create accessible, aesthetically appealing and meaningful applications and websites that people are able to use easily
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Web Developer Web developers use computer code to create and maintain websites and applications.