Information systems testing technicians
execute test plans to evaluate the performance of software applications and information and telecommunications systems.
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Full NOC Description
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
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
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Economic Regions
The following map displays New Brunswick’s five economic regions. An economic region (ER) is a grouping of counties, created as a standard unit for analysis of regional economic activity across Canada.
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