ANZSCO 261314- Software Tester
Description
The software tester analyses, determines and creates test scripts, plans and carries out the test cases, regression testing. They use automated test software to determine the integrity, functionality and behaviour of the documents and computer softwares based on the results obtained from reports and documents.
Skill Level
1
Specialisation
Software Tester
Skill Assessment Authority
ACS (Australian Computer Society)
Occupations List
The occupation features on the following lists
- Short-Term Skilled Occupation list (STSOL)
- Combined Skilled Occupations List (STSOL MLTSSL)
- RSMS Occupations List (RSMSL)
The occupation does not feature in the following lists
- Labor Market Testing Required for 457 List (LMTL)
- Medium Long Term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL)
Visa Provision
Since the occupation features in the STSOL, many candidates can apply for the following visa
- Skilled Nominated 190
- Skilled Regional Nominated 489
The candidates can also apply for the employer visa under GSM Program from firm of employment.
Unit Group: 2613 Software and Application Programmers
Description
The software and application programmers need to determine, develop and create plans and test scripts. They process the regression testing and determine the automated test for the software applications, and tests the behaviour, software applications and improves functionality and integrity. They also prepare the documents based on the results and reports of the documents.
Tasks
- Examining the limitation in technology and flaws in the system and methods, process and procedures
- Maintaining, writing, updating the program codes, user documents and operational process
- Researching, analysing, examining the system program needs as per the usersUpdating and maintaining the technical program, end user document and operational document
- Managing, developing and creating codes to meet the user system and requirements, technical requirements as per the mentioned standards
- Examining the existing flaws in the system, design, specifications, updating them and testing them to ensure smooth functioning of the program as per the system standards.
Skill level
The candidates applying for this job position should have the following skills
Bachelor degree or higher education
Relevant 5 years of experience or vendor certification
Some of the firms may even ask for the job training certificate
Occupation
- 261311 Analyst Programmer
- 261312 Developer Programmer
- 261313 Software Engineer
- 261314 Software Tester
- 261399 Software and Applications Programmer (nec)
English Requirement
A minimum of the following score in the exams is required
- IELTS- 7 (L, R, W), 6 (speaking), 6 (overall)
- OET- B (all sections)
- TOEFL iBT- L:12, R:13, W: 21, S:23, L93
- PTE Academics- 50 (L, R, W), 65 (Speaking), 65 (overall)OET- B (all sections)
Exceptions
- Australian Graduate Exceptions can apply in some states and territories
- Priority Skilled List may be an essential requirement in some states or territories
- Candidates from countries like UK, Canada, US, Ireland and New Zealand do not need to provide the IELTS or OET score.
However, the candidates may require to send the IELTS equivalent or higher result to meet the essential firm requirements.
Closely Related Core ICT units
- Compilers
- Data Structures
- Operating Systems
- Programming
- Software Engineering
- Algorithm Design and Development
- Formal languages
- Testing strategies and methods
Additional Closely Related ICT Units
- e-commerce
- Automata Theory
- Project Management
- Business Information Systems
- Computer Science
- Database design
- Database Implementation
- Introduction to ICT
- Introduction to BIS
- Software Validation
- Web Engineering
- Systems Analysis
- Business Information Systems
- System Design
- Software Validation
Description
| Major Group | 2 - Professionals |
| Sub-Major Group | 26 - ICT Professionals |
| Minor Group | 261 - Business and Systems Analysts, and Programmers |
| Unit Group | 2613 - Software and Applications Programmers |
Job Outlook
| Weekly Earnings | AUD 2003 |
| Work full-time hours | 98% |
| Growth expected in the next 5 years | Very Strong |
| Gender share | 44% Female, 56% Male |
| Average full-time | 40 Hours |
| Skill level rating | Very high skill |
| Average Age | Males: 36.9 |
| Females: 38.8 | |
| Persons: 37.3 | |
| Employed | 6900 |
Software Tester 261314
| National | NSW | VIC | QLD | SA | WA | TAS | NT | ACT | Future Demand |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | At Economy-Wide Averag |
Occupation List Information
| Occupation on the Skill list | Occupation not on the Skill List |
|---|---|
| Combined Skilled Occupations List (STSOL MLTSSL) | Labor Market Testing Required for 457 List (LMTL) |
| Medium Long Term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) | Short-Term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL) |
| Labor Market Testing Required for 457 List (LMTL) |
Visa Provision
| ANZSCO | OCCUPATION | SKILLS ASSESSMENT | 189 | 190 | 485 | 491 (STATE) | 491 (FAMILY) | 186 (DIRECT) | 407 (TRAINING) | 494 (REGIONAL SPONSORED) | 482 (TSS MEDIUM TERM) |
| 261314 | Software Tester | ACS |
English Requirement
| English Language Test | Minimum Score |
|---|---|
| International English Language Testing System (IELTS) | Minimum Score of 6 (Learning, Reading, Writing), 7 in Speaking and 7 Overall |
| Occupational English Test (OET) | OET result with a Minimum Grade B in all sections |
| Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) | Minimum Score (Learning: 12, Reading: 13, Writing: 21, Speaking: 23 and Overall 93) |
| Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic | Minimum Score of 50 (Learning, Reading, Writing), 65 in Speaking and 65 Overall |
Frequently Asked Questions
A software tester tests software products to meet quality and performance standards.
Software testers need strong technical skills in programming languages, software design, and development, analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and good communication skills.
A bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field is typically required, along with experience in software testing. Professional certifications such as ISTQB or CSTE can also be helpful.
Software testers can apply for a Skilled Nominated 190 or Skilled Regional Nominated 489 visa under the Short-term Skilled Occupation List. They may also need to apply for state appointments to qualify for a General Skilled Migration visa.
The ACS is the designated authority for assessing the skills and qualifications of ICT professionals, including software testers, who want to migrate to Australia.
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