Computer Programmer Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of a Computer Programmer includes the following duties and responsibilities:

  • Coding and debugging.
  • Designing and testing computer structures.
  • Troubleshooting system errors.
  • Writing computer instructions.
  • Managing database systems.
  • Maintaining operating systems.
  • Editing source-code.
  • Profiling and analyzing algorithms.
  • Implementing build systems.
  • Providing tech support.

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Computer Programmer duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Computer Programmer roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.