computer scientist / IT specialist
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computer scientist / IT specialist
A person who works professionally or scientifically with computer science, that is, the science of the systematic processing of information. This includes, among other things, developing software, managing networks, or researching algorithms.
Als Informatiker entwickelt er Apps für Mobiltelefone.
As an IT specialist, he develops apps for mobile phones.
The word is derived from the field 'die Informatik' (computer science). The ending '-er' refers to the male person who works in this field. This pattern is found in many professions derived from a science, e.g., 'Physiker' (physicist), 'Mathematiker' (mathematician).
Mein Bruder ist Informatiker und arbeitet bei einer großen Technologiefirma.
My brother is an IT specialist and works at a large technology company.
Common verbs used with 'Informatiker' (computer scientist / IT specialist) are 'als Informatiker arbeiten' (to work as an IT specialist), 'ein Informatiker sein' (to be an IT specialist), or 'einen Informatiker suchen/einstellen' (to look for/hire an IT specialist).
Für das neue Projekt stellen wir zwei weitere Informatiker ein.
We are hiring two more IT specialists for the new project.
In German, 'Informatiker' (computer scientist / IT specialist) is a very general job title. It can include software developers, system administrators, data analysts, or even researchers in the field of computer science.
Obwohl sie Netzwerke verwaltet, wird sie ebenfalls als Informatikerin bezeichnet.
Although she manages networks, she is also referred to as an IT specialist.
developer
'der Entwickler' and 'der Informatiker' can both work in the field of computers and software. That is why they are easily confused. 'Entwickler' (developer) especially means someone who plans and programs programs, apps, or websites. 'Informatiker' (computer scientist / IT specialist) is broader: this person works with computer science, for example with software, networks, data, or research. An 'Informatiker' can work as an 'Entwickler', but the word does not just mean 'programmer'.
Der Informatiker untersucht, warum das Netzwerk im Büro so langsam ist.
The IT specialist investigates why the office network is so slow.
Eva erklärt dem Entwickler, welche Funktion in der App noch fehlt.
Eva explains to the developer which feature is still missing in the app.