Information Systems Testing Technicians

NOC 2283

Job Description

Information systems testing technicians execute test plans to evaluate the performance of software applications and information and telecommunications systems. They are employed in information technology units throughout the private and public sectors.

Sample Job Titles

  • Application Tester
  • Application Testing Technician
  • Software Test Co-Ordinator
  • Software Tester
  • Software Testing Technician
  • Systems Tester
  • Systems Testing Technician
  • Test Coordination Analyst
  • User Acceptance Tester
  • Video Game Tester
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Career Outlook

Strong

Strong employment growth — combined with replacement demand due to skills mismatch, retirements, and other labour force exits — would result in strong demand for Software testers / systems technicians in the next 5 years.

Salary

$61,500

(National Average 2016)

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Job 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.

Typical Background

Education

Post-secondary degree or diploma in computer science or related field.

Experience

Minimum of two years of experience. Experience requirements vary by organization and industry.

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