Careers in Computer and Mathematical

Data Warehousing Specialists

Computer and Mathematical

Design, model, or implement corporate data warehousing activities. Program and configure warehouses of database information and provide support to warehouse users.

Requires a Bachelor's Degree or above

Network and Computer Systems Administrators

Computer and Mathematical

Install, configure, and maintain an organization's local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), data communications network, operating systems, and physical and virtual servers. Perform system monitoring and verify the integrity and availability of hardware, network, and server resources and systems. Review system and application logs and verify completion of scheduled jobs, including system backups. Analyze network and server resource consumption and control user access. Install and upgrade software and maintain software licenses. May assist in network modeling, analysis, planning, and coordination between network and data communications hardware and software.

Requires a Bachelor's Degree or above

Computer Programmers

Computer and Mathematical

Create, modify, and test the code and scripts that allow computer applications to run. Work from specifications drawn up by software and web developers or other individuals. May develop and write computer programs to store, locate, and retrieve specific documents, data, and information.

Requires a Bachelor's Degree or above

Software Developers

Computer and Mathematical

Research, design, and develop computer and network software or specialized utility programs. Analyze user needs and develop software solutions, applying principles and techniques of computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis. Update software or enhance existing software capabilities. May work with computer hardware engineers to integrate hardware and software systems, and develop specifications and performance requirements. May maintain databases within an application area, working individually or coordinating database development as part of a team.

Requires a Bachelor's Degree or above

Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers

Computer and Mathematical

Develop and execute software tests to identify software problems and their causes. Test system modifications to prepare for implementation. Document software and application defects using a bug tracking system and report defects to software or web developers. Create and maintain databases of known defects. May participate in software design reviews to provide input on functional requirements, operational characteristics, product designs, and schedules.

Requires a Bachelor's Degree or above

Web Developers

Computer and Mathematical

Develop and implement websites, web applications, application databases, and interactive web interfaces. Evaluate code to ensure that it is properly structured, meets industry standards, and is compatible with browsers and devices. Optimize website performance, scalability, and server-side code and processes. May develop website infrastructure and integrate websites with other computer applications.

Requires Vocational Training or a Diploma

Web and Digital Interface Designers

Computer and Mathematical

Design digital user interfaces or websites. Develop and test layouts, interfaces, functionality, and navigation menus to ensure compatibility and usability across browsers or devices. May use web framework applications as well as client-side code and processes. May evaluate web design following web and accessibility standards, and may analyze web use metrics and optimize websites for marketability and search engine ranking. May design and test interfaces that facilitate the human-computer interaction and maximize the usability of digital devices, websites, and software with a focus on aesthetics and design. May create graphics used in websites and manage website content and links.

Requires a Bachelor's Degree or above

Video Game Designers

Computer and Mathematical

Design core features of video games. Specify innovative game and role-play mechanics, story lines, and character biographies. Create and maintain design documentation. Guide and collaborate with production staff to produce games as designed.

Requires a Bachelor's Degree or above

Computer Occupations, All Other

Computer and Mathematical

All computer occupations not listed separately.

No requirement is specified

Web Administrators

Computer and Mathematical

Manage web environment design, deployment, development and maintenance activities. Perform testing and quality assurance of web sites and web applications.

Requires a Bachelor's Degree or above