Analytical skills
Programmers & Software Engineers must analyse users' needs and then design software to meet those needs.
Programmers & Software Engineers
Descriptions & Duties
- Programmers & Software Engineers develop the applications that allow people to do specific tasks on computer. Systems Engineers research, design, develop, and test operating systems. They set operational specifications, formulate and analyse requirements for existing or new software. Programmers create, modify, and test the code that allows computer applications and software programs to function properly.
Generic Competencies
Physical Abilities
Physical abilities
- Physical strength
- Eye hand coordination / precision / dexterity
Importance:1 (Max:5)
Skill is rarely required
Technology Skills
Technology skills
- Computer literacy
- Application of technology
Importance:5 (Max:5)
Skill is required all the time
Cognitive Abilities
Cognitive abilities
- Creativity
- Visualisation
- Logical thinking
Importance:3 (Max:5)
Skill is basically required
Comprehension And Expression
Comprehension and expression skills
- Reading comprehension
- Oral / written expression
Importance:3 (Max:5)
Skill is basically required
Social Skills
Social skills
- Communication
- Negotiation
- Persuasion
Importance:4 (Max:5)
Skill is frequently required
Organisation And Execution Skills
Organisation and execution skills
- Planning
- Organising
- Judgement
- Decision making
Importance:4 (Max:5)
Skill is frequently required
Problem Solving Skills
Problem solving skills
- Ability to solve simple and complex problems effectively and efficiently
Importance:5 (Max:5)
Skill is required all the time
Management Skills
Management skills
- Leadership
- Management of finance / time / people / other resources
Importance:4 (Max:5)
Skill is frequently required
Trade Specific Competencies
Creativity
Programmers & Software Engineers must have creativity to design new computer software.
Troubleshooting knowledge and skills
Because Programmers & Software Engineers are in charge of the software development, they must be able to solve problems that arise throughout the design process.
General Requirements
Academic qualification
A recognised bachelor's degree, typically in computer science, software engineering, or related field
Career Path & Salary
Private Sector
Monthly Salary $20,000-$35,000
Monthly Salary $25,000-$50,000
Monthly Salary $30,000-$70,000
Monthly Salary $50,000-$110,000
Government Sector
Monthly Salary Master Pay Scale Point 16-27
Monthly Salary Master Pay Scale Point 28-33
Monthly Salary Master Pay Scale Point 34-44
Monthly Salary Master Pay Scale Point 45-49
Monthly Salary Directorate Pay Scale Point 1
*For more details on Civil Service Pay Scales, please visit website of the Civil Service Bureau.
http://www.csb.gov.hk/english/admin/pay/952.html
Related Education & Training
Degree or above
Higher Diploma
Skill Enhancement Courses
Work Environment
- Programmers & Software Engineers generally work in a typical office environment. They usually work regular office hours but sometimes need to work overtime for a project.
Tools
- Central processing unit CPU processors - Graphics processing unit GPU; Multi-core central processing unit CPU
- Computer servers - Application servers
- Desktop computers
- High end computer servers - Directory servers
- Integrated circuit testers - In circuit emulators ICE; Logic analysers
- Mainframe computers
- Notebook computers
