Re: Systems Programmer

And also
        Worth a MILLION dollars a year
        But willing to work for peanuts
Bob

HAVEAJOB@aol.com wrote:

> In a message dated 11/20/98 5:53:41 PM Central Standard Time, jbogart@gci.com
> writes:
>
> << Does anyone have a good job description for a Systems Programmer for
> AS/400?
>
>  Thanks in advance...
>
>
>  Jack Bogart >>
>
> Jack, this may well be quite redundant to most on the list, but different
> companies call apples and oranges the same thing...here's my take on what I
> see in the midrange arena.
>
> APPLICATIONS PROGRAMMERS typically work on programs that support the
> operational and direct administrative functions of a particular company.  For
> example, accounting systems, manufacturing systems, warehouse management, etc.
> SYSTEMS PROGRAMMERS will typically work on systems and programs that support
> the activities of the IT department.  I.e., databases, communications,
> security, etc.
>
> In general, systems programmers tend to have more technical skills than
> applications programmers and are much more apt to have hardware level
> familiarity and a thorough knowledge of the applicable operating system.
> Communications and networking skills are huge plusses.  Experience "steps" in
> specific regards to systems knowledge (let's say, junior, standard, and senior
> levels) may not reflect on total experience base but on the specialty
> involved.
>
> Since systems programmers are more apt to be specialized than applications
> programmers, they generally command slightly higher salaries.  However, this
> may not come into play unless the company has a fairly structured IS
> department (such as a larger company, governmental agency, etc.).  For some
> reason, I tend to find that most systems programmers are more likely to be
> "lifers" and most started out in operations.
>
> JMHO,
>
> Dave Brown
> Search Professionals, Inc.
> 888-917-1112
> haveajob@aol.com
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