InformatikerInformatikerin

InformatikerInformatikerin is a gender-inclusive compound noun used in German-speaking regions to denote professionals who work in the field of informatics and information technology, i.e., computer science. It combines the masculine form Informatiker and the feminine form Informatikerin to refer to the profession without implying a specific gender. The form is one of several inclusive-language options, alongside Informatikerinnen und Informatiker or the short form Informatikerinnen/Informatikerinnen und Informatiker, and the more compact Informatiker*innen.

A typical informatician works in software development, system analysis, data management, IT consulting, network and security administration, or research. They design, implement, test, and maintain software and information systems; analyze user requirements; manage databases; ensure data protection and cybersecurity; and contribute to project planning and documentation. The work often involves collaboration in interdisciplinary teams and adherence to development methodologies such as Agile or DevOps.

Educational paths include university programs in informatics or computer science (Bachelor and Master degrees) or vocational training as Fachinformatiker/-in with specialization in application development, system integration, or infrastructure. Core competencies typically include programming and software engineering, algorithms and data structures, databases, operating systems, debugging, problem solving, and communication.

Geographic usage is widespread in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. The term reflects linguistic inclusivity rather than a separate professional category and is used across levels of seniority to describe researchers, developers, analysts, and IT professionals.