261311 — Analyst Programmer
Also known as Programmer Analyst.
What this occupation involves
Analyses user needs, produces requirements documentation and system plans, and encodes, tests, debugs, maintains and documents programs and applications.
- researching, consulting, analysing and evaluating system program needs
- identifying technology limitations and deficiencies in existing systems and associated processes, procedures and methods
- testing, debugging, diagnosing and correcting errors and faults in an applications programming language within established testing protocols, guidelines and quality standards to ensure programs and applications perform to specification
- writing and maintaining program code to meet system requirements, system designs and technical specifications in accordance with quality accredited standards
- writing, updating and maintaining technical program, end user documentation and operational procedures
- providing advice, guidance and expertise in developing proposals and strategies for software design activities such as financial evaluation and costings for recommending software purchases and upgrades
Visa lists & eligible subclasses
Where this code appears on official skilled-migration lists, and the visa subclasses it currently unlocks. Each subclass code links to its Department of Home Affairs page.
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Department of Home Affairs
immi.homeaffairs.gov.au
Visa applications, occupation lists, processing times.
Immigration New Zealand
immigration.govt.nz
Visa applications, Green List, AEWV, residence pathways.
MARA
mara.gov.au
Migration Agents Registration Authority, verify any AU agent.
IAA
iaa.govt.nz
Immigration Advisers Authority, verify any NZ adviser.
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Labour market — Australia
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia. New Zealand does not publish per-occupation shortage ratings or projections.
Where this page's data comes from
- ABS: ANZSCO 2013 unit group · abs.gov.au as of
- AU: CSOL list · immi.homeaffairs.gov.au as of
- NZ: NZ Green List Tier 1 list · immigration.govt.nz as of
- Jobs and Skills Australia: Occupation Shortage List · jobsandskills.gov.au as of
- Jobs and Skills Australia: employment projections · jobsandskills.gov.au as of
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