Overview
Computer Systems Programming specialists write, analyze, design, and develop software that supports Air Force missions. They create programs that track maintenance and organize and display intelligence data.
Core Skills
- software design and development
- object-oriented programming
- database design and SQL
- requirements analysis and documentation
- systems analysis and design
- API design and integration
- secure coding practices
- unit and integration testing
- version control and configuration management
- debugging and performance tuning
Common Certifications
- CompTIA Security+
- CompTIA Linux+
- AWS Certified Developer, Associate
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate
- Oracle Certified Professional, Java SE Developer
- Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD)
- Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP)
Civilian Career Paths
- SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT
- DATABASE ADMINISTRATION
- CLOUD ENGINEERING
- IT MANAGEMENT
Training & Development
Getting Started
- CompTIA Security+
- CompTIA Linux+
- Certified Entry-Level Python Programmer (PCEP)
Career Growth
- AWS Certified Developer, Associate
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate
- Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD)
- Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP)
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