If you are interested in programming and want a career with excellent prospects then a job as a computer programmer may be the perfect job for you. The salary for an entry level computer programmer is good as are the prospects for promotion as computer programming is necessary in a wide range of industries from manufacturing where it is used to programme robotics to hospitals where it is used in imaging departments. The demand for good programmers is high and so the chances of obtaining a job in this sector is favourable.

The role of a computer programmer involves creating the code that enables software applications and operating systems to work effectively and without problems. The programmer checks the coding to ensure there are no errors and that the program continues to operate correctly, fixing any issues that arise. It is likely that a few projects will be running at the same time so the transferrable skills of multi-tasking and organisation will be essential.

A career in computer programming requires a high level of technical ability and it is advisable though not essential to have studied for a degree in computer sciences and mathematics however a working knowledge of the major programming languages is vital.