Source : WordNet®

programmer
     n : a person who designs and writes and tests computer programs
         [syn: {computer programmer}, {coder}, {software engineer}]

Source : Free On-Line Dictionary of Computing

programmer
     
         (Or "computer programmer", "developer") Someone who
        writes or debugs {computer programs}, for a living or for fun.
        "Analyst/developer" is a common equivalent job title, implying
        the added role of {system analysis}.  The term may be
        qualified according to the type of software - "{application}
        programmer", "{system programmer}", etc.
     
        (2000-01-24)