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
Archivists look after and preserve collections of historical records and documents.
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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, 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
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 projects.
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Indexer
Indexers build up lists of searchable terms for things like books, magazines, reports, websites and photographic collections.
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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 readily available.
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IT project manager
IT project lead, IT programme manager, IT consultant
IT project managers develop and install computer hardware and software systems.
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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 are in charge of transferring data across digital networks.
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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 how organisations can 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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Social media manager
Social media strategist, social media specialist, digital community manager, social media marketing manager
Social media managers communicate with organisations’ customers and clients through social media channels.
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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, web content designer, digital editor, online content producer
Web content editors research, write and manage an organisation’s online content, including text, images, video and other media.
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Web content manager
Web content managers are responsible for the words that goes on an organisation's website.
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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.