ANZSCO 261399- Software and Applications Programmer
Description
The software and applications programmer (nec) help in developing, designing, testing and maintaining the codes od program to meet the needs and requirements of the user and business. They adhere to the technical specifications to develop the system.
Skill Level
1
Specialisation
No occupations is listed as a Specialization in this category.
Skill Assessment Authority
ACS (Australian Computer Society)
Occupations List
The occupation is listed under the following skill lists
- Combined Skilled Occupations List (STSOL MLTSSL)
- Medium Long Term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL)
- RSMS Occupations List (RSMSL)
The occupation does not feature in the following lists
- Labor Market Testing Required for 457 list (LMTL))
- Short term skilled occupations list (STSOL)
Visa Provision
As the Occupation features in STSOL MLTSSL, the candidates can apply for the following visas
- Skilled Regional Nominated 489
- Skilled Nominated 190
Apart from that, if the candidate has the employment letter, they can also apply for GSM Visa to move to Australia. Since it falls under STSOL there may be chances that the occupation is not in demand. Hence, in such cases the candidate must look out got an employer sponsored rather than finding the online assessment help.
Unit Group: 2613 Software and Applications Programmer
Description
The Software and Applications Programmer in Australia design, create, develop and maintain the document codes which are made as per the requirements of the users meeting the technical standards.
Tasks
- Researching, examining, determining the needs and requirements of the system program
- Determining the limitations in technology, flaws in the systems, associated programs, methods and procedures
- Offering expert advice regarding proposal development, strategy formation for software websites in terms of financial and cost of the software updates and purchases
- Analysing, testing, examining and debugging the existing errors and flaws of the systems following the guidelines, quality standards and procedures to meet the system requirements
- Developing, creating and maintaining program codes as per system requirements, technical specifications as per the approved quality standards
- Developing and maintaining technical programs, operational procedure and end user documentation
- Maintaining the protocols for the developments of the system code and program
Skill level
The candidates applying for this position need to have the following skill
Bachelor degree or higher qualification
Five years of relevant field experience
Job Training in the relevant field.
Occupation
- 261311 Analyst Programmer
- 261312 Developer Programmer
- 261313 Software Engineer
- 261314 Software Tester
English Requirement
A minimum of the following scores is required to get the occupation
- IELTS- 6 (L, R, W), 7 (speaking), 7 (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)
Exceptions
- Australian Graduate Exceptions may apply in some states and territories
- Priority Skilled List may be an essential requirement in many states and territories
- Candidates from UK, US, Canada, New Zealand, and Ireland do not need to provide their IELTS or OET results.
However if the firm demands for it, one may need to produce the equivalent or higher result as that of IELTS.
Closely Related Core ICT Units
- Compilers
- Operating Systems
- Testing strategies and methods
- Software Engineering
- Algorithm Design and Development
- Operating Systems
- Formal languages
- Application and System Programming
Additional Closely Related ICT Units
- Artificial Intelligence
- Business Process Reengineering
- Database Design
- Database Implementation
- e-Commerce
- Quality Management
- Project Management
- System Design
- Requirements Gathering
- System Design
- System Analysis
- Software Validation
- Web Engineering
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 | 87% |
| Growth expected in the next 5 years | Very Strong |
| Gender share | 30% Female, 70% Male |
| Average full-time | 44 Hours |
| Skill level rating | Very high skill |
| Average Age | Males: 36.9 |
| Females: 38.8 | |
| Persons: 37.3 | |
| Employed | 13500 |
Software and Applications Programmer nec 261399
| National | NSW | VIC | QLD | SA | WA | TAS | NT | ACT | Future Demand |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | NS | At Economy-Wide Average |
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) |
| 261399 | Software and Applications Programmers Nec | 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
Software and Applications Programmers Nec design, develop, test, maintain and document program code in accordance with user requirements, and system and technical specifications.
A Software and Applications Programmer is a professional involved in designing, developing, testing, and maintaining software applications for various industries.
A bachelor's degree in computer science or software engineering is the minimum requirement for a Software and Applications Programmer. Relevant work experience can also be accepted in place of formal education qualifications.
A Software and Applications Programmer needs to have strong skills in programming languages, software design principles, and emerging technologies.
The job outlook for Software and Applications Programmers is strong, with a high demand for skilled professionals in this field across various industries.
The expected salary for a Software and Applications Programmer varies based on experience, qualifications, and location. The average salary for this occupation in Australia is around AUD 90,000 annually.
Software and Applications Programmers can apply for skilled migration visas such as the Skilled Nominated 190 visa or Skilled Regional Nominated 489 visa, provided they meet the specific requirements of the state or territory they wish to migrate to.
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Email Address
Our Location
Level 2/140 Creek Street, Brisbane, QLD, Australia 4000