| Occupation Title | SOFTWARE TESTER |
| ANZSCO Code | 261314 |
| Occupations in this Group | 261311 Analyst Programmer 261312 Developer Programmer 261313 Software Engineer 261314 Software Tester 261399 Software and Applications Programmers nec |
| Description | Specifies, develops and writes test plans and test scripts, produces test cases, carries out regression testing, and uses automated test software applications to test the behaviour, functionality and integrity of computer software, and documents the results of tests in defect reports and related documentation. |
| Skill Level | 1 |
| Specialisations | None |
| Occupation List | Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL) |
| Combined list of eligible skilled occupations for subclasses 457 and 186 | |
| Caveat | Excludes positions that do not require a minimum of two years relevant work experience. |
| Caveat Relevant ‘note’ no. in instrument | 1 |
| Tasks | -researching, consulting, analysing and evaluating system program needs |
| -identifying technology limitations and deficiencies in existing systems and associated processes, procedures and methods | |
| -testing, debugging, diagnosing and correcting errors and faults in an applications programming language within established testing protocols, guidelines and quality standards to ensure programs and applications perform to specification | |
| -writing and maintaining program code to meet system requirements, system designs and technical specifications in accordance with quality accredited standards | |
| -writing, updating and maintaining technical program, end user documentation and operational procedures | |
| -providing advice, guidance and expertise in developing proposals and strategies for software design activities such as financial evaluation and costings for recommending software purchases and upgrades | |
| Skills Assessment Authority | Australian Computer Society |
| Related Occupations | 261311 Analyst Programmer 261312 Developer Programmer 261313 Software Engineer 261399 Software and Applications Programmers nec |
| State Sponsorship Options | Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) Sponsorship |
| Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 489) Sponsorship | |
| English Requirements | Competent English (e.g. IELTS: at least 6 in each skill) |
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