ANZSCO Code: 261399 (Software and Application Programmer NEC)
Software and Application Programmers design, develop, test, maintain and document program code under user requirements, and system and technical specifications.
Software and Application Programmer NEC Skill Assessment Authority:
Australian Computer Society (ACS)
Skill Level
1
Specialisation:
None
Unit Group: 2613 Software and Applications Programmers
Design, develop, test, maintain and document program code in accordance with user requirements, and system and technical specifications.
Skill Level
Most occupations under this unit group are skill level 1 occupation and a relevant bachelor's degree or higher can equate to this skill level. 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.
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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
- 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
/Visa Options for Software and Application Programmer NEC:
186 - Employer Nomination Scheme visa
189 - Points-Tested - Skilled Independent visa
190 - Skilled Nominated visa
407 - Training visa
485 - Graduate Work - Temporary Graduate visa
489 - Family Sponsored - Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa
489 - State or Territory Nominated - Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa
482 - Medium Term Stream - Temporary Skill Shortage visa
187 - Regional Sponsor Migration Scheme visa
494 - Employer Sponsored Stream - Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa
491 - State or Territory Nominated - Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa
491 - Family Sponsored - Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa
Overview of Key Employment Statistics for Software and Application Programmer NEC ANZSCO 261399:
Employed
1,500
Part-time share
5%
Female share
11%
Median weekly earnings
N/A
Median age
36
Annual employment growth
N/A
State distributions
Learn how Software and Application Programmer NEC ANZSCO 261399 professionals are spread across different states and territories in Australia.
New South Wales
40.9%
Victoria
36.2%
Greenland
11.3%
South Australia
2.9%
Western Australia
4.5%
Tasmania
1.3%
Northern Territory
0.2%
Australian Capital Territory
3.4%
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Frequently
asked questions
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What is the ANZSCO code for a Software and Application Programmer?
The ANZSCO code for a Software and Application Programmer NEC is 261399, as classified by the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO).
How does ACS deduct years of work experience of a Software and Application Programmer NEC?
ACS deducts between two and six years from your work experience, depending on how closely it matches your educational background. For an ICT major degree relevant to a Software and Application Programmer NEC role, two years are deducted; if it is not relevant, four years are deducted. For an ICT minor degree relevant to a Software and Application Programmer NEC role, five years are deducted; if it is not relevant, six years are deducted.
What tasks are typically performed by a Software and Application Programmer NEC ANZSCO 261399?
Software and Application Programmers NEC under ANZSCO 261399 design, develop, test, maintain, and document program code under user requirements and system and technical specifications.
Is Software and Application Programmer NEC a high demand occupation in Australia?
Software and Application Programmer NEC has an economy-wide average future demand, not being in shortage throughout all of the states of Australia as per the Skills Priority List 2023. It is also included on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL), highlighting it as a skill in demand in Australia.