Senior members, I am creating a profile on express entry, my score is 441, so very hopeful in the upcoming draw. I am very confused on choosing correct NOC. Please, can you check and provide your feedback if my job duties are a suitable match for 2174 or 2173. I have read and compared multiple times and to me, they look to be a mix of both these NOC codes.
My Job duties per Reference letter - (employer won't update these)
1. Analyzes business requirements/processes and system integration considerations to determine appropriate technology solutions for internal and external customers. Designs, evaluates, codes, configures, tests and documents applications based on system and user requirements.
2. Using current programming language and technologies writes code, completes programming and performs testing and debugging of applications. Completes documentation and procedures for installation and maintenance.
3. Develops statements of problems and requirements, designs systems and programs, and writes programs in computer language for solution by means of data processing equipment. Prepares flowcharts and systems diagrams to assist in problem analysis. Responsible for preparing design documentation.
4. Designs, codes, tests, debugs and documents software according to systems standards, policies and, procedures, security and compliance requirements.
5. Prepares test data for unit, string and parallel testing.
6. Analyzes business needs and creates defines software solutions including custom developed and off the shelf software.
7. Evaluates and recommends software and hardware solutions to meet user needs. Resolves customer issues with software solutions and responds to suggestions for improvements and enhancements.
8. Interacts with business users, I/T, vendors and customers to define current and future application requirements.
2174 NOC job duties from website#
Computer programmers perform some or all of the following duties:
Main duties
Software engineers and designers perform some or all of the following duties:
My Job duties per Reference letter - (employer won't update these)
1. Analyzes business requirements/processes and system integration considerations to determine appropriate technology solutions for internal and external customers. Designs, evaluates, codes, configures, tests and documents applications based on system and user requirements.
2. Using current programming language and technologies writes code, completes programming and performs testing and debugging of applications. Completes documentation and procedures for installation and maintenance.
3. Develops statements of problems and requirements, designs systems and programs, and writes programs in computer language for solution by means of data processing equipment. Prepares flowcharts and systems diagrams to assist in problem analysis. Responsible for preparing design documentation.
4. Designs, codes, tests, debugs and documents software according to systems standards, policies and, procedures, security and compliance requirements.
5. Prepares test data for unit, string and parallel testing.
6. Analyzes business needs and creates defines software solutions including custom developed and off the shelf software.
7. Evaluates and recommends software and hardware solutions to meet user needs. Resolves customer issues with software solutions and responds to suggestions for improvements and enhancements.
8. Interacts with business users, I/T, vendors and customers to define current and future application requirements.
2174 NOC job duties from website#
Computer programmers perform some or all of the following duties:
- Write, modify, integrate and test software code
- Maintain existing computer programs by making modifications as required
- Identify and communicate technical problems, processes and solutions
- Prepare reports, manuals and other documentation on the status, operation and maintenance of software
- Assist in the collection and documentation of user requirements
- Assist in the development of logical and physical specifications
- May lead and co-ordinate teams of computer programmers
- May research and evaluate a variety of software products.
Main duties
Software engineers and designers perform some or all of the following duties:
- Collect and document users' requirements and develop logical and physical specifications
- Research, evaluate and synthesize technical information to design, develop and test computer-based systems
- Develop data, process and network models to optimize architecture and to evaluate the performance and reliability of designs
- Plan, design and co-ordinate the development, installation, integration and operation of computer-based systems
- Assess, test, troubleshoot, document, upgrade and develop maintenance procedures for operating systems, communications environments and applications software
- May lead and co-ordinate teams of information systems professionals in the development of software and integrated information systems, process control software and other embedded software control systems.
