Developer Programmer

Job Role: Build and modify software systems according to rail operators’ requirements.

Job insights

Skills required to be a Developer Programmer

  • Strong communication skills
  • Analytical and critical thinking skills
  • Problem solving
  • Ability to work well in a team
  • Ability to work independently
  • Eye for detail
  • Work under pressure

Job role

Inspecting, testing and monitoring, Identify and manage risks, Digital, data and systems management, Interpret and evaluate technical information, Administrative tasks

Female programmer working at home at night.
Overview

The role

Developer Programmers play a key role in the design, development, installation and testing of software.

• ensuring systems run in accordance with the user needs
• writing and maintaining programme code to meet system requirements
• designing and recommending technical specifications in accordance with quality standards.

Female programmer working at home at night.
Skills required

Skills required to be a Developer Programmer

  • Strong analytical and technical skills
  • Good communication
  • Ability to work well within a team
  • Logical thinking and problem solving
Entry pathways

Minimum requirements

Formal qualification may not be required for entry level roles but could be well-regarded by employers.

Relevant qualifications may include a bachelor degree in an ICT field such as computer science or information technology. Alternatively, a VET qualification such as a Diploma of Information Technology or an Advanced Diploma of Information Technology can potentially be suitable for entry-level roles

Career progression

What a Developer Programmer's career progression can look like

Flow chart showing possible career progression for a Developer Programmer
What do I do next?

What do I do next?

For more information on becoming a Developer Programmer: 

  • find out more about Analyst Programmers on the Work in Rail website
  • talk to your careers adviser 
  • check out programs available at your local TAFE or university
  • if you already work in rail, talk to your employer.