ICT system tester

ICT system testers perform testing activities and some test planning activities. They may also debug and repair ICT systems and components although this mainly corresponds to designers and developers. They ensure that all systems and components function properly before delivering them to internal and external clients.

Scope note

Excludes people performing managerial activities.

Alternative Labels

ICT system tester

ICT systems test engineer

ICT systems testers

ICT systems tester

systems tester

IT system tester

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

apply ICT systems theory provide software testing documentation perform ICT security testing report test findings identify ICT system weaknesses replicate customer software issues manage system testing address problems critically execute software tests

Essential Knowledge

systems theory software anomalies levels of software testing

Optional Skills and Competences

conduct ICT code review solve ICT system problems develop ICT test suite use scripting programming develop automated software tests measure software usability perform software recovery testing give live presentation manage schedule of tasks monitor system performance execute integration testing debug software

Optional Knowledge

Agile project management SPARQL MDX ICT network simulation ICT debugging tools N1QL ICT project management methodologies resource description framework query language LINQ XQuery ICT system integration query languages ICT system programming Lean project management LDAP tools for ICT test automation attack vectors Process-based management

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/52d5edc9-7902-4cd3-8b06-6bd77c98d440

Status

released

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