Software Engineer ANZSCO Code 261313
Software Engineer Job Details
Software Engineer make, change, record, check, apply, integrate, and care for software systems and applications.

Skill Requirement
Skill Level: Level 1 or Equivalent
Skills Assessment Authority: ACS (Australian Computer Society)
Alternative Titles
- 1. Software Architect
- 2. Software Designer
Specialization:
- Computer Applications Engineer
- Database Designer
- Systems Architect
Occupation list information
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Combined Skilled Occupations List (STSOL MLTSSL) | Labor Market Testing Required for 457 List (LMTL) |
Medium Long Term Strategic SkillsList (MLTSSL) | Short-Term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL) |
Labor Market Testing Required for 457 List (LMTL) |
Visa Provision
Candidates for the Software Engineer /Programmer position can apply for any visa through the General Skilled Migration Program because this job is on the MLTSSL occupation skill list, which shows it is in high demand.
Visa in this category for people in this job
- Skilled Independent 189
- Skilled Nominated 190
- Skilled Regional Nominated 489
- Skilled Regional Sponsored 489
If you have a firm job offer, you can apply for a visa that your employer sponsors.
Unit Group: 2613 Software and Application Programmers
Occupations in this Category
- 261311 Analyst Programmer
- 261312 Developer Programmer
- 261313 Software Engineer
- 261314 Software Tester
- 261399 Software and Applications Programmers (NEC)
Skill Requirement
Most jobs in this unit group require at least a bachelor’s degree. A formal qualification can replace at least five years of experience in the field and vendor certification. In some cases, a formal qualification may not be enough. Experience and training on the job may be needed (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).
What do Software Engineers do?
Using various engineering and programming skills, you can make software products, build video games, and run network control systems. They run the whole software development life cycle (SDLC) and create documents to define specifications, strategies, flowcharts, and templates to make things run smoothly.
Task
- Needs for testing, consulting, interpretation, and evaluation of system programs
- Finding technical flaws and weaknesses in existing systems and related tools, techniques, and methods
- Checking, debugging, diagnosing, and fixing errors and bugs in software programming language under specified testing procedures, requirements, and consistency criteria to ensure that programs and applications meet the specifications.
- Writing and maintaining software code to meet system criteria, system architecture, and technical specifications in line with consistent, accredited standards
- Writing, updating, and maintaining technical systems, end-user documents, and operating procedures
- Give suggestions, feedback, and your own experience on making plans and methods for software design operations, such as how to figure out how much it will cost to buy and improve the software.
English Requirement
- IELTS score of minimum 6 (L, R, W), 7 in speaking and 7 overall;
- OET score with a minimum grade of B in all sections;
- TOEFL iBT with a minimum score (L:12, R:13, W:21, S:23 and overall L93);
- PTE Academic with a minimum score of 50 (L, R, W), 65 in speaking, and 65 overall.
Exceptions
- In some states and territories, there are exceptions for Australian graduates.
- In certain states/territories, Priority Skilled Lists may apply a particular requirement.
- The United Kingdom, Canada, New Zealand, the United States, and Ireland shall be excluded from submitting IELTS or OET scores.
Where mandatory licensing or registration is required, you must demonstrate an English proficiency sufficient to meet the licensing/registration criteria or a minimum IELTS or equivalent level, whichever is higher.
Closely Related Core ICT Units
- Algorithm design and development
- Compilers
- Data structures
- Formal languages
- Programming (application and system)
- Operating systems
- Software Engineering
- Testing strategies and methods
Additional Closely Related ICT Units
- Artificial intelligence
- Automata theory
- Business Information Systems
- Business Process Reengineering
- Computer Science
- Database design
- Database implementation
- E-Commerce
- Human-Computer Interaction
- Introduction to BIS
- Introduction to ICT
- Management Information Systems
- Object-oriented technologies
- Project Management
- Quality management
- Requirements gathering
- Software validation
- System Design
- Systems Analysis
- Web engineering
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