Software Engineer - ANZSCO 261313

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

Skill Level 1

Alternative Titles
Software Architect
Software Designer

Specialisations
Computer Applications Engineer
Database Designer
Systems Architect

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Endorsed Correlations to ASCO Occupations
2231-15 Software Designer

Group: 2613 Software and Applications Programmers

Description
design, develop, test, maintain and document program code in accordance with user requirements, and system and technical specifications.

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 application 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 under quality-accredited standards
• Writing, updating and maintaining technical programs, 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 costing 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

Skill Level
Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. At least five years of relevant experience and/or relevant vendor certification may substitute for the formal qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).