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 systems test engineer

ICT systems tester

ICT systems testers

IT system tester

systems 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

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

Essential Knowledge

levels of software testing software anomalies systems theory

Optional Skills and Competences

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

Optional Knowledge

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

Skills & Competences

Concept status

Concept Uri

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

Status

released

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