251-Software and applications developers and analysts

Job Title ( International classification ): 
Software and applications developers and analysts
ISCO Code: 
251
Job Description: 
Software and applications developers and analysts conduct research, plan, design, write, test, provide advice on and improve information technology systems, such as hardware, software and other applications to meet specific requirements.
Tasks: 

Main Tasks include -

  • researching information technology use in business functions and identifying areas in which improvements could be made to maximise effectiveness and efficiency
  • conducting research into the theoretical aspects of and operational methods for the use of computers
  • evaluating, planning and designing hardware or software configurations for specific applications
  • designing, writing, testing and maintaining computer programs for specific requirements
  • evaluating, planning and designing Internet, Intranet and multimedia systems.
Inclusions: 

Occupations in this minor group are classified into the following unit groups:

2511 Systems analysts
2512 Software developers
2513 Web and multimedia developers
2514 Applications programmers
2519 Software and applications developers and analysts no