Interactive media programmers and developers perform some or all of the following duties:

Programmers:

• Write, modify, integrate and test software code;
• Ensuring the updating of existing computer programs by making the modifications in the specified manner;
• Identify and communicate technical problems, procedures and solutions;
• Prepare reports, manuals and other documents on the status, operation and maintenance of software;
• Provide assistance in collecting and documenting users’ needs;
• Assisting in the development of logical and technical specifications;
• Set up and lead, if necessary, a team of programmers;
• Can search and evaluate, if necessary, a large number of software products.

Interactive Media Developers:

• Programming animation software according to predefined specifications for interactive CD, DVD and video game cartridges, and Internet applications;
• Programming of special effects software for cinematographic or video purposes;
• Write, modify, integrate and test the software code for e-commerce or any other Internet application;
• Provide assistance in collecting and documenting users’ needs;
• Assisting in the development of logical and technical specifications;
• Develop and direct, as appropriate, a team of interactive media developers;
• Can search and evaluate, if necessary, a large number of software products.

• An undergraduate degree in computer science or another discipline with relevant programming training
• A college diploma in computer science is usually required.
• A specialization in scientific applications programming and engineering requires post-secondary education or a specific experience.