An IT developer is a creative individual with the necessary insight required to see software or application programmes through from the initial planning stages until they go live. Professionals in this exacting field may find themselves developing an accounting package, an Oracle database or a multi-purpose Java program.
Developers employed in Canada’s IT industry will have extensive experience in coding programmes from detailed end user requirements and specifications. As part of an incumbent’s role they are expected to be able to encode from technical documents and, during testing phases, to investigate, analyse and correct any problems. Professionals are usually part of a development team and need to be able to work within it and carry out their assigned task. Software designers also need to adhere to industry standards when creating software and product documentation templates.
Staff in this highly skilled area of IT are well rewarded, with salaries ranging from C
$50,000 to C
$90,000 per annum. Vacant positions can be found in bigger cities including Edmonton, Toronto and Vancouver.