DATABASE DEVELOPERS/PLANNERS
Databases are a collection of data arranged for ease, speed, and clarity. They are used
mostly to keep records or files all together. For example, a doctors office might use a database to
keep all of his patients records organized in one place. Or a business employee might use a
database to store all of his clients' information, such as their addresses, phone numbers and
general client information. Businesses that use databases may include schools, computer
companies, universities, financial institutions, insurance companies etc. In order to use databases,
there needs to be someone to develop and design the database. These people are called Database
Developer, or, Database Analysts, as they develop and analyse databases.
Database developers design, install, update, modify, maintain and repair computer
databases. They also modify and update existing databases by developing current programming
codes. Database developers are responsible for creating computer programs and collecting,
analyzing, and storing and transmitting information.
Some of the developers obligations may include:
providing technical support for existing databases
modifying existing databases
planning/designing databases for new clients
programming databases for a variety of applications
For newly graduated developers, a bachelors degree in computer science is not necessary,
but is preferred and recommended. Although, for more advanced positions, a bachelor or a
master's degree in Computer and Information Systems is required.
The average annual salary for a database developer, in lower positions, range from
$32,000-37,000. Whereas, for higher positions the salaries can range anywhere from $47,000-
75,000. However, the salaries depend on the education...