software developer
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software developer
A person whose job is to design, program, test, and maintain computer programs (software).
Als Softwareentwickler arbeitet sie an einer neuen App für Mobiltelefone.
As a software developer, she is working on a new app for mobile phones.
The word is a clear compound made up of 'Software' (software), the verb 'entwickeln' (to develop), and the ending '-er', which refers to a person. So it literally means 'someone who develops software'.
Ein guter Softwareentwickler muss logisch denken können.
A good software developer must be able to think logically.
The word belongs to a family of terms related to this activity. These include the verb phrase 'Software entwickeln' (to develop software) and the name of the field, 'die Softwareentwicklung' (software development).
Sie möchte später beruflich Software entwickeln.
She would like to develop software professionally later on.
In a sentence, the activity is often connected with certain prepositions: You work 'als' (as) a software developer, 'bei' (at/for) a company, and 'an' (on) a specific project.
Er arbeitet als Softwareentwickler bei einem großen Technologiekonzern.
He works as a software developer at a large technology corporation.
computer scientist / IT specialist
An Informatiker works generally in computer science, either professionally or scientifically, for example with software, networks, or algorithms. A Softwareentwickler is specifically responsible for designing, programming, testing, and maintaining software. Both terms can therefore fit when someone is developing programs.
Als Softwareentwickler konzipiert, programmiert und testet Karim die neuen Programme der Firma.
As a software developer, Karim designs, programs, and tests the company's new programs.
Als Informatiker entwickelt Karim Programme und betreut zusätzlich das Firmennetzwerk.
As an IT specialist, Karim develops programs and also manages the company's network.
