ICT system tester

Description

ICT system testers perform testing activities and some test planning activities. They may also debug and repair ICT systems and components although this mainly corresponds to designers and developers. They ensure that all systems and components function properly before delivering them to internal and external clients.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

levels of software testing software anomalies systems theory

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

query languages ICT system integration ICT project management methodologies attack vectors LDAP ICT system programming MDX ICT network simulation Process-based management Agile project management LINQ XQuery ICT debugging tools resource description framework query language N1QL lean project management tools for ICT test automation SPARQL

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

perform ICT security testing address problems critically manage system testing execute software tests report test findings identify ICT system weaknesses replicate customer software issues apply ICT systems theory provide software testing documentation

OPTIONALOptional competences

measure software usability debug software develop automated software tests execute integration testing conduct ICT code review perform software recovery testing monitor system performance give live presentation manage schedule of tasks use scripting programming solve ICT system problems develop ICT test suite