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22222.00 – Information systems testing technicians

Information systems testing technicians execute test plans to evaluate the performance of software applications and information and telecommunications systems.

Overview

Example job titles

  • Application tester
  • Application testing technician
  • Software test coordinator
  • Software tester
  • Software testing technician
  • Systems tester
  • Systems testing technician
  • User acceptance tester

Core competencies

  • Evaluation and Systems Analysis to critically evaluate the performance and behaviour of software and systems by analyzing test results in order to make recommendations for optimization
  • Troubleshooting to accurately diagnose the root cause of information system problems or errors
  • Categorization Flexibility and Information Ordering to develop comprehensive test plans based on system information to adapt to evolving requirements or unexpected issues
  • Pattern Identification to identify potential issues or anomalies quickly when working with large datasets or complex interactions within the system
  • Attention to Detail to thoroughly examine every aspect of the system and ensure its integrity
  • Knowledge in Telecommunications to assess the performance of network connections, identify potential bottlenecks or vulnerabilities and verify systems can effectively transmit and receive data across various communication channels

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

  • Develop and document software testing plans
  • Install software and hardware and configure operating system software in preparation for testing
  • Execute, analyze and document results of software application tests and information and telecommunication systems tests
  • Develop and implement software and information system testing policies, procedures and scripts
  • Identify, report, track and propose solutions to product defects.

Additional information

  • Progression to computer programming, interactive media development, Web development or systems analysis is possible with experience.

Similar occupations classified elsewhere

Exclusions:

  • Business systems specialists (21221)
  • Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers) (21311)
  • Computer network and web technicians (22220)
  • Computer systems developers and programmers (21230)
  • Cybersecurity specialists (21220)
  • Information systems specialists (21222)
  • Software developers and programmers (21232)
  • Software engineers and designers (21231)
  • User support technicians (22221)
  • Web designers (21233)
  • Web developers and programmers (21234)

NOC hierarchy breakdown

NOC version

NOC 2021 Version 1.0

Broad occupational category

2 – Natural and applied sciences and related occupations

TEER

2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations

Major group

22 – Technical occupations related to natural and applied sciences

Sub-major group

222 – Technical occupations related to applied sciences (except engineering)

Minor group

2222 – Technical occupations in computer and information systems

Unit group

22222 – Information systems testing technicians

Occupational profile

22222.00 – Information systems testing technicians

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