Software and Applications Developers and Analysts
NKPD code: 251
Description
Software and applications developers and analysts conduct research, plan, design, write, test, provide advice on and improve information technology systems such as hardware, software and other applications to meet specific requirements. Competent performance in most occupations in this sub-major group requires skills at the fourth ISCO skill level. Tasks performed usually include: researching information technology use in business functions and identifying areas in which improvements could be made to maximise effectiveness and efficiency; conducting research into the theoretical aspects of and operational methods for the use of computers; evaluating, planning and designing hardware or software configurations for specific applications; designing, writing, testing and maintaining computer programmes for specific requirements; evaluating, planning and designing Internet, Intranet and multimedia systems. Occupations in this minor group are classified into the following unit groups: 2511 Systems Analysts 2512 Software Developers 2513 Web and Multimedia Developers 2514 Applications Programmers 2519 Software and Applications Developers and Analysts Not Elsewhere Classified