Software and Applications Programmers
ANZSCO 2613
203,200
6%
21%
$2,537
38 yrs
Growing
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.
Software and Applications Programmers is a job in Australia. The job figures on this page come from Jobs and Skills Australia and the ABS Census, where they are published. The courses listed here lead to this job. Compare the fee, study mode, length, place, and how to get in before you enquire.
Courses linked to this job include Advanced Diploma of Professional Game Development.
Jobs and Skills Australia rates the job outlook as Growing.
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About this career
Software and Applications Programmers design, develop, test, maintain and document program code in accordance with user requirements, and system and technical specifications.
What they typically do
- 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 applications 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 in accordance with quality accredited standards
- Writing, updating and maintaining technical program, 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 costings for recommending software purchases and upgrades
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Share of workers by location
Qualification pathways
These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Software and Applications Programmers.
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Advanced Diploma of Professional Game Development
11151NAT · AQF 6 · 1 providers