Who is Analyst Programmer 261311?

Analyst programmers combine the positions of a computer programmer and a business analyst, and are thus regarded as the link between the IT department and the rest of the company. Analyst programmers, unlike programmers who just code, concentrate on collecting specifications, designing and configuring programmes, as well as implementing them. They can also be seen checking systems and providing technical support both before and after they are placed in operation. Many businesses employ analyst programmers who can both handle and lead a team of programmers. They also collaborate with business analysts and project managers. The Australian Computer Society is the evaluating committee that decides whether foreign applicants are eligible to work as analyst programmers (ACS).

261311 Analyst Programmer Job Description

The standard classification of occupations in Australia and New Zealand defines the skill level, responsibilities, duties, scope, intent, and main technical skills of an analyst programmer (ANZSCO). Analyst programmer has the ANZSCO code 261311. A standard analyst programmer’s job description is as follows:

1. They serve a dual purpose by analysing machine data and programming applications according to user requirements.
2. They work with data sets, manipulating, evaluating, and reacting to basic business queries.
3. They build software products and design them.
4. They also provide assistance to customers and consumers of software systems.
5. They are often called upon to direct a team to ensure that software development phases are organised.
6. They concentrate on systematically evaluating customer needs and assessing technical specifications.
7. Customers can also communicate with them while collecting specifications, upgrading systems, or resolving technical issues.
8. They can also test processes, find issues, and repair them.

261311 Analyst Programmer Roles and Responsibilities

Analyst programmers, as their job title implies, must perform a range of tasks and play multiple roles in a company in order to satisfy the needs of the business and customers. The ANZSCO describes the 261311 analyst programmer’s functions and responsibilities as follows:

1. Managing, analysing, and manipulating data sets, as well as writing papers on a number of topics related to this dataset review
2. creating dedicated software systems and designing, creating, and introducing new programmes
3. managing the software’s debugging and checking, and advising the technical or programming team on any adjustments
4. determining the system’s technical requirements and maintaining the system’s hardware parameters
5. documenting the system’s specifications
6. Reviewing requests, assessing projects, and proposing solutions or changes are all part of handling software development projects.
7. calculating the project’s cost, viability, priorities, and timeline
8. following up on an ongoing project or programmes that are currently being implemented
9. recommending any improvements to the current projects
10. working on improving current projects in response to changing consumer needs and technological advancements
11. giving feedback to the technical staff, project manager, stakeholders, and other project teams including the testing and production teams
12. keeping themselves up to date with emerging technology by attending workshops or maintaining positive vendor relationships
13. Acting as part of a team to ensure collaboration between different teams working on a software project

Qualifications for the role of 261311 Analyst Programmer are as follows:

• Analyst programmers in Australia are expected to have a bachelor’s degree or higher qualification in a computer-related discipline.
• They may also use 5 years of relevant business experience or a relevant vendor credential to replace the formal qualification requirements.
• According to the ANZSCO, other titles for an analyst programmer include ICT programmer, ICT developer, and applications developer.

Analyst Programmer (261311) Specifications

The main areas of expertise in the ACS RPL report for 261311 analyst programmer are where the applicant must specifically demonstrate how their qualifications and skills will match the skills required of an analyst programmer in Australia. Personal attributes needed for success as an analyst programmer include:

• ability to function under pressure
• delivering top-notch jobs
• proactive approach
• quantitative and analytical aptitude
• capability of addressing questions based on existing data
• leadership skills
• Communication skills, both written and verbal
• approach with a corporate attitude

The ANZSCO also lists several ICT core units that are closely linked to this job title, and a candidate must demonstrate proficiency in at least 65 percent of these technical skills:

1. Coding skills – HTML, CSS, JavaScript, C#, JQuery, ASP.NET etc
2. Windows and web programming frameworks
3. Database design and administration
4. SQL, Oracle, MySql, PL/SQL and other relational databases
5. Documentation
6. Software testing
7. Software development lifecycle
8. Software debugging
9. Software design
10. Algorithms
11. Compilers
12. Software engineering