Software Tester (ANZSCO 261314)

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. It excludes testing of technical security controls.

ANZSCO code

261314

Skill level

1Bachelor degree or higher

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Assessing authority

ACS

National shortage

Shortage

• 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 including technical security controls 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
• managing testing and automation of software and application deployments
• collecting and analysing operational metrics
• developing continuous improvement and continuous delivery strategies across system design and software development
• the creation and development of the tools required to support software and its management and security
• performing forensic analysis to identify anomalies or threats
• encryption and decryption
• identification and mitigation of risks that may affect the performance and security throughout the lifecycle of the product.

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