133-Software and applications developers and analysts not elsewhere classified

Job Title: 

Software and applications developers and analysts not elsewhere classified

Job Description: 

Software and applications developers and analysts not covered elsewhere such as those specializing in quality assurance including software testing and commissioning. Includes developing and executing software test plans in or der to identify software problems and their causes.

Summary: 

This unit group covers software and applications developers and analysts not classified in the main occupational group - software and applications developers and analysts. For instance it includes those professionals specializing in quality assurance including software testing. It covers initial testing and commissioning of a newly built system, typically undertaken in concert with experts in the subject area and other IT peer professionals such as programmers. Computer testers may also be involved with clients at the application testing and commissioning stage(s). They may also analyze components of operational systems and provide solutions or recommendations to optimize performance in such things as response time and down time.

Tasks: 

Job activities and tasks include:

  • developing and documenting software testing plans
  • installing software and hardware and configuring operating system software in preparation for testing
  • verifying that programmes function according to user requirements and established guidelines
  • executing, analyzing and documenting results of software application tests and information and telecommunication systems tests
  • developing and implementing software and information system testing policies, procedures and scripts
Knowledge: 

Higher specialized knowledge of principles, concepts and techniques in field of work, discipline and/or professional practice

  • Advanced knowledge of analyzing, planning, managing and establishing ideas, policies, strategies, projections and/or conditions in the field of work, discipline and/or professional practice
  • Higher knowledge of research principles and methods
  • Higher knowledge of high level governance of systems, processes and procedures including legislative, regulatory, standards, codes and conventions
  • Broad knowledge of recent developments in the field of work, discipline and/or professional practice
  • Broad knowledge of principles, concepts and techniques in management, economics, finance, statistics and fiscal disciplines related to the field of work and/or professional practice
  • Broad knowledge of political, government, legislative and regulatory systems related to the field of work
  • Broad knowledge of laws, regulations, standards codes and conventions of the UAE and specific Emirates related to the field of work, discipline and/or professional practice and more general subjects including OHSE and cultural understanding and awareness
  • Broad knowledge of principles, concepts and techniques in sensitively managing complex ethical issues
  • Leverage information technology, management information systems, management techniques and tools for optimal field of work performance and/or professional practice
  • Skills in research, analysis, consultation and synthesis of information to evaluate ideas, policies, strategies, projections and/or conditions and produce recommendations and/ or relevant options
  • Manage higher level relationships and organize related activities of respective stakeholders
  • Higher skills and experience in broad based policy analysis, formulation and research, plus planning in sensitive and confidential environment
  • Develop concepts and convey strategic suggestions from the spectrum of development experience
  • Broad level negotiation cultural sensitivity and diplomatic skills
  • Use of information, tools, resources to support broad-level and complex work achievement
  • Work sensitively and effectively in a multi-cultural environment
  • Work with others to develop creative solutions to complex predictable and new contexts problems
  • Communicate with effect, and a proven record of developing and maintaining active partnerships across an organization and with diverse external clients and other key stakeholders
  • Highly developed higher oral and written communication, interpersonal and representational skills, and a proven ability to use these skills to prepare and present clear, concise, high quality advice
  • Highly developed leadership and effective management skills, with capacity to implement and sustain improvements within a team environment, as well as the ability to work flexibly and cooperatively as a member of a team
  • Personal drive and integrity, the ability to self-manage and the capacity to identify and effectively control risks associated with change, as well observe ethical standards related to complex ethical issues
  • Achieving results within tight timelines, and capacity to set and implement new policy directions
  • Highly developed broad organizational skills, including the ability to organize priorities and meet tight deadlines
    • Work Context: 

    Work in offices and may travel to see clients in their workplaces with regular work hours, but they may be required to work evenings and weekends to meet deadlines on projects. They may also travel locally, nationally and internationally to attend workplaces or conferences and seminars. They may often work long hours at the computer. They may also be required to hold certificates from, or be competent in specific proprietary software products.

    Education: 

    Bachelor degree in computer science and technology, applied computing or related field of work, higher qualification or equivalent.

    Required Work Experience: 

    4 years and above

    Probable Employers: 

    Statistics Centre - SCAD, Department of Economic Development, Department of Transport, Ministry of labour, Ministry of economy, Injazat Data System, Al Taif, Advanced Integrated Systems, Dubai eGovernment Department

    Occupational Size: 
    More than 30,000
    Expected Earnings: 

    Above the industry average

    Projected Growth: 
    Very good
    Alternate Titles: 

    Examples of job titles:
    Quality assurance analyst (computers) - Software tester - Systems tester
    Examples of some related occupations:
    Quality assurance director (QA Director) - Software quality assurance engineer (SQA Engineer) - Software quality engineer - Product assurance engineer - Software test engineer - Applications systems analyst - Computer systems auditor - Operations systems analyst - Computer tester - Network analyst - Data modeller

    UAE Industry Groups: 
    Arts, entertainment, multimedia and ITC applications
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    Source Of Info: 
    Occupations and Careers Handbook for UAE Nationals(Copyright NQA ). Referenced from New York University, Abu Dhabhi