Information systems testing technicians

NOC

22222

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

Full NOC 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.

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, video game 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.

Also Known As

application tester
application testing technician
software test coordinator
software tester
software testing technician

systems tester

systems testing technician

user acceptance tester

Requirements

Employment Requirements

Completion of a college program in computer science, computer programming or network administration is usually required.

College or other courses in computer programming or network administration are usually required.

Certification or training provided by software vendors may be required by some employers.

Provincial Regulation

Not Provincially Regulated

Employment by Sex

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45.9%

Female

54.1%

Male

Employment by age

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10.8%

15-24

29.7%

25-34

24.3%

35-44

24.3%

45-54

8.1%

55-64

2.7%

65+

Employment by highest level of education

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0.0%

No Certificate, Diploma or Degree

0.0%

High School, Diploma or Equivalent

0.0%

Apprenticeship or Trades Certificate or Diploma

0.0%

College or University Below Bachelor Level

21.6%

University - Bachelor Level or Above

Employment by Industry

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40.5%

Professional, scientific and technical services

16.2%

Finance and insurance

13.5%

Information and cultural industries

29.7%

All Other Industries

Employment by Economic Regions

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8.10%

Northeast

62.20%

Southeast

N/A

Southwest

18.90%

Central

N/A

Northwest

Economic Regions

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Annual Average Salary by Economic Regions

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N/A

Northeast

$56,000

Southeast

N/A

Southwest

N/A

Central

N/A

Northwest

Economic Regions

Hourly Median Wages by Economic Regions

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Salary

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Employment Outlook

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