dezvoltatoare

Dezvoltatoare is the feminine form of the Romanian noun dezvoltator, used to denote a person who develops projects, products, or spaces. The term can refer to women who lead development activities in various sectors, most commonly software development and real estate development. The masculine counterpart is dezvoltator, but the feminine form is commonly encountered when the individual is female.

Etymology and usage: The word derives from the verb a dezvolta (to develop) and the agentive suffix -ator/-atoare. As a title, dezvoltatoare is used with modifiers such as "de software" or "imobiliară" to specify the field. In many contexts, it parallels the English "developer" and can be a full title or a descriptive phrase.

In software development, a dezvoltatoare de software is engaged in designing, coding, testing, and maintaining software, often collaborating with teams and stakeholders. In real estate, a dezvoltatoare imobiliară leads property development projects, overseeing site acquisition, planning, financing, construction, and marketing, sometimes heading a company or division.

Linguistic notes: Romanian occupational titles are gendered; use of dezvoltatoare highlights the individual's gender. In formal contexts, masculine forms may be used generically, while inclusive language increasingly favors non-gendered forms. The term is part of broader patterns of gendered job titles in Romanian.

See also: dezvoltator, programator, dezvoltare.