Fachinformatiker

IT specialist

noun FAKH-in-for-mah-tee-ker Rare

Also means

software or systems IT professional

Usage Note

Fachinformatiker (fem. Fachinformatikerin) is a recognised vocational qualification in Germany with two main specialisations: Anwendungsentwicklung (application development) and Systemintegration (systems integration). It is one of Germany's most sought-after apprenticeships.

Examples

"Als Fachinformatiker für Anwendungsentwicklung programmiert er hauptsächlich in Python und Java."

Natural Translation

As an IT specialist in application development he mainly programmes in Python and Java.

Literal Translation

As IT-specialist for application-development he programmes mainly in Python and Java.

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