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The Senior Programmer collaborates with business interpreters and developers to create software designs. Their role is to form program specs and basic prototypes, transform software designs and specifications into high functioning code in the relevant programming language, and integrate the software with higher-level systems. Their responsibilities are using web-based accessories to create advanced SaaS when applicable, testing code periodically to ensure it provides the desirable results, performing upgrades to make software and systems more secure and efficient, and collaborating with technical writers to create documentation for user support.

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  • Associate Degree in Science
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    Avg. Duration:24 monthsAvg. Fees:$11,470Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Bachelor of Arts (b.a.) in General Studies
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    Avg. Duration:45 monthsAvg. Fees:$23,007Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Bachelor Degree in Manufacturing Engineering
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    Avg. Duration:48 monthsAvg. Fees:$22,364Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Master of Arts (m.a.) in Physics
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    Avg. Duration:15 monthsAvg. Fees:$27,568Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Master Degree in Computer Science
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    Avg. Duration:16 monthsAvg. Fees:$25,770Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Bachelor of Engineering (b.eng.) in Electrical Engineering
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    Avg. Duration:45 monthsAvg. Fees:$33,310Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
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3.8 years
$111K
The average years of experience in the workforce prior to having this role
1.45 years
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