Computing, technology and digital
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3D printing technician
3D printing technicians make different products, such as medical implants, car parts, aircraft parts or fashion accessories.
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App developer
App designer, mobile app developer, application developer
App developers design and build mobile applications for PCs, mobile phones and tablets.
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Archivist
Curator, records manager, archives officer
Archivists preserve and manage historical and cultural records. They also make collections available to researchers and the public.
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Business analyst
Process analyst, business systems analyst
Business analysts investigate situations and problems to find improvements for businesses.
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Cartographer
Cartographers collect information about the geography of an area to design and produce maps, charts and plans.
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Computer games developer
Computer games designer, video games designer
Computer game developers create video games for phones, tablets, PCs and consoles.
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Computer games tester
Games tester, quality assurance tester, video games tester
Computer games testers play computer games to check they work and find problems or ‘bugs’.
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Cyber intelligence officer
Cyber intelligence officers gather information about where threats to information technology (IT) systems come from and how they work.
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Data entry clerk
Audio typist, copy typist
Data entry clerks type information into databases and systems and create letters, reports and other documents.
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Data scientist
Data engineer, machine learning engineer, artificial intelligence (AI) data scientist
Data scientists use software, artificial intelligence and machine learning to analyse and interpret large amounts of data.
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Database administrator
Database administrators create, organise and look after computer systems that store data for a company.
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Digital delivery manager
Digital service delivery manager
Digital delivery managers are responsible for the performance of a team and the digital products and services they produce.
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Digital product owner
Digital product owners lead a team of specialists to build online products and services for customers.
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E-learning developer
Digital learning developer, instructional designer
E-learning developers create course materials that can be studied on a computer network or online.
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Forensic computer analyst
Cyber security professional
Forensic computer analysts investigate computer-based crime, often called cyber crime.
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Geospatial technician
Geographic information systems (GIS) technician
Geospatial technicians collect data to create maps, update satellite navigation systems and plan construction and conservation projects.
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Indexer
Indexers build lists of searchable terms for textbooks, ebooks, journals, reports, websites and collections like photographs.
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Information scientist
Information manager, information officer, knowledge manager
Information scientists manage an organisation's information resources and make sure it's all available.
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IT project manager
IT project lead, IT programme manager, IT consultant
IT project managers plan and organise the work of a project team to deliver digital products and services on time and on budget.
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IT security co-ordinator
Information security analyst
IT security co-ordinators protect their client's data from illegal access, theft and misuse.
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IT service engineer
Computer service and repair technician, IT engineer, IT service technician, IT support engineer, IT field engineer
IT service engineers install and repair computer systems and equipment.
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IT support technician
IT user support technician, IT helpdesk technician, service desk technician, IT service engineer
IT support technicians identify and solve software and hardware problems on computers.
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IT trainer
IT trainers design and teach computer courses.
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Librarian
Learning resource manager
Librarians run public and private libraries, managing access to books, multi-media resources and computers.
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Library assistant
Information assistant, learning resource centre assistant
Library assistants help librarians to manage the day-to-day running of a library.
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Media researcher
Media researchers support producers by finding information, people and places for television or radio programmes.
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Network engineer
Network administrator
Network engineers design, set up and maintain physical and virtual IT communication systems for organisations.
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Network manager
Network administrator, IT manager
Network managers help design, install and run an organisation's IT, data and telephone systems.
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Operational researcher
Management scientist
Operational researchers analyse problems and find ways to help organisations make better decisions and improve the way they work.
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Pre-press operator
Pre-press technician
Pre-press operators work in the printing industry, getting artwork from a client and supplying the printing plates used on a press.
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Robotics engineer
Automation engineer
Robotics engineers design and build machines to do automated jobs in industries like manufacturing, aerospace and medicine.
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Security Service personnel
Security Service personnel protect the UK against threats to national security.
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Smart home installer
Smart home technology professional, smart home technician
Smart home installers design, fit and configure lighting, heating, security, audio and home cinema systems in residential properties.
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Social media manager
Social media strategist, social media specialist, social media marketing manager
Social media managers co-ordinate online content and communications strategies for their clients.
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Software developer
Programmer
Software developers design, build and test computer programmes.
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Solutions architect
Solution architects lead teams that create new computer systems for clients.
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Systems analyst
System analysts look at a company's IT structure to work out how to improve it.
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Technical architect
IT systems architect
Technical architects help plan, design and build IT systems for clients.
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Technical author
Technical copywriter, technical editor, technical communicator
Technical authors write documents and guides that explain how to use products and services.
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Telephonist
Switchboard operator
Telephonists, or switchboard operators, answer and connect calls and take messages.
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Test lead
Senior test lead, lead test analyst, test manager, digital test lead
Test leads check new computer systems and applications that are being created or upgraded.
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User experience (UX) designer
UX designers use research to understand their users and create websites, applications and software to meet their needs.
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User researcher
User researchers collect, analyse and test data to design websites, software and applications based on user needs.
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Vlogger
Video blogger
Vloggers create and post videos online about their life or specialist interests.
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Web content editor
Content designer, digital editor, online content producer
Web content editors research, write and manage an organisation’s online content, including text, images, video and social media.
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Web designer
Digital designer
Web designers use their creative and technical skills to design new websites and redesign existing ones.
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Web developer
Front end developer, back end developer, full stack developer
Web developers use computer code to create and maintain websites and applications.