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A Test Engineer carries out a range of simulations on software programs to assess efficiency and performance. You might be performing general testing or examining a particular aspect of software behaviour. Test Engineers record performance results and make recommendations for adjustments or changes.
Test Engineers should have strong technical skills and excellent attention to detail. It’s important you have good analytical abilities and can think of unique ways to solve problems. Test Engineers must be able to communicate clearly and work as part of a larger team. You’ll need to be organised and able to manage your time well.
In Australia, a full time Test Engineer generally earns $1,920 per week ($99,840 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
The number of people working in this field is expected to grow strongly in coming years. There are currently 18,500 people employed in this industry in Australia and many of them specialise as a Test Engineer. Test Engineers may find work across all regions of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
If you’re interested in a career as a Test Engineer, consider enrolling in a Bachelor of Computer Science. This course will give you the skills to develop software applications and algorithms across a range of industries. You might focus on eCommerce, networking, security, database systems, artificial intelligence, gaming or mobile technologies.
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Here are some potential career pathways within programming. Click on an occupation to learn more about the role and the qualifications that can help you get started in this industry.
Programming
Junior Programmer
$960 weekly pay
Systems Tester
Analyst Programmer
$1,730 weekly pay
Applications Developer
Applications Engineer
$1,250 weekly pay
Automated Tester
$1,340 weekly pay
Backend Developer
$1,900 weekly pay
Integration Engineer
$1,920 weekly pay
Java Developer
Javascript Developer
Mobile Application Developer
$1,820 weekly pay
PHP Developer
$1,540 weekly pay
Programmer
Salesforce Developer
Software Designer
Software Developer
Software Engineer
Systems Designer
Devops Engineer
$2,500 weekly pay
Software Architect
$2,300 weekly pay
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