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Software Engineer

OSCA 273333·ANZSCO 261313

Employed

94,900

Part-time share

10.5%

Female share

16.5%

Median age

37 yrs

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.

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About this career

Designs, develops, modifies, documents, tests and maintains software applications and systems using programming languages and development tools.

What they typically do

  • Designs and implements software architectures to solve complex technical issues in alignment with specified requirements
  • Writes, tests and debugs code to ensure functionality, efficiency and adherence to quality accredited standards
  • Performs code reviews and optimises algorithms to ensure software quality, maintainability and adherence to best practices
  • Implements and manages software development processes and tools
  • Identifies, assesses and mitigates potential risks throughout software development
  • Collaborates with cross-functional teams to integrate software solutions within broader system infrastructures
  • Documents software designs, workflows and user manuals to guide stakeholders and end-users

Where they work

Professional, Scientific and Technical Services

States and territories

Share of workers by location

NSW
42.2%
VIC
31.7%
QLD
12.2%
WA
5.4%
SA
4.6%
ACT
3.2%
TAS
0.6%
NT
0.1%

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Software Engineer.

No qualification pathways published on training.gov.au yet.