Informatikus

Informatikus is a term used in several European languages to denote a person who works with information technology and computing. Depending on the language, it may refer to a computer scientist, an information scientist, or a practical IT professional such as a software developer or systems administrator. The core idea is expertise in managing information through computation and technology.

The term sits at the intersection of informatics, information technology, and computer science. Informatics traditionally encompasses the science of information processing, including algorithms, data structures, databases, and human–computer interaction, while IT work focuses on applying these concepts to real systems and services such as software, networks, and data management.

Education and roles: People described as informatikus typically hold degrees in informatics, computer science, software engineering, or information technology. Common occupations include software developer, systems analyst, database administrator, network administrator, cybersecurity specialist, IT consultant, and technical support specialist.

Geographic and linguistic notes: The exact title and scope vary by language. For example, Polish uses informatyk for an IT professional, while German uses Informatik as the field and Informatiker/Informatikerin for practitioners. The term is sometimes gendered, and many languages strive for gender-neutral terminology. The concept overlaps with computer science and information systems and plays a central role in the digital economy.