IT specialist
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IT specialist
An official job title in Germany for a trained specialist in the field of information technology, often with a specialization such as application development or systems integration.
Als Fachinformatiker für Systemintegration ist er für die Wartung des Firmennetzwerks zuständig.
As an IT specialist for systems integration, he is responsible for maintaining the company network.
The word consists of 'Fach-' and 'Informatiker' (computer scientist / IT professional). The prefix 'Fach-' means 'specialized' and indicates that this is an expert in a particular field.
Ein Fachinformatiker kennt sich in seinem Bereich sehr gut aus.
An IT specialist knows his field very well.
'Fachinformatiker' (IT specialist) is not a general description in Germany, but an official title for a state-recognized training occupation. You obtain this title through a multi-year dual vocational training program.
Nach seiner Ausbildung darf er sich offiziell Fachinformatiker nennen.
After his training, he may officially call himself an IT specialist.
The job title is often supplemented by a specialization. The most common are 'Fachinformatiker für Anwendungsentwicklung' (IT specialist for application development) and 'Fachinformatiker für Systemintegration' (IT specialist for systems integration).
Wir suchen einen Fachinformatiker für Anwendungsentwicklung zur Verstärkung unseres Teams.
We are looking for an IT specialist for application development to strengthen our team.
computer scientist / IT specialist
Informatiker is a general term for a person who works with computer science professionally or academically. Fachinformatiker, by contrast, is an official German job title for a trained IT specialist. Use „Fachinformatiker“ when the specific vocational training is meant; otherwise, „Informatiker“ is often appropriate.
Der Fachinformatiker für Systemintegration richtet das Netzwerk des Unternehmens ein.
The IT specialist specializing in systems integration is setting up the company’s network.
Der Informatiker entwickelt eine neue Software und untersucht dabei effiziente Algorithmen.
The computer scientist is developing new software while researching efficient algorithms.
