SOFTWARE ENGINEER

ANZSCO Code: 261313

Designs, develops, modifies, documents, tests, implements, installs and supports software applications and systems.

Skill Level

1

Specialistaion
  • Computer Applications Engineer
  • Database Designer
  • Systems Architect

Group: SOFTWARE AND APPLICATIONS PROGRAMMERS

ANZSCO Code: 2613

SOFTWARE AND APPLICATIONS PROGRAMMERS design, develop, test, maintain and document program code in accordance with user requirements, and system and technical specifications.

Tasks Include
  • 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
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