Hi All,
I have received the ITA for the recent STEM express entry draw conducted on December 8. This is the NOC code I used as my primary NOC: 21222 – Information systems specialists. This NOC code is considered as part of the NOC code under STEM Category based draws.
I have a Biomedical engineering MS degree in the US and I worked as a Software Quality Engineer with a Medical devices company where I work on testing of IT software used in medical devices. I also have an electrical engineering degree from India with 3 years of work experience in Software QA in India.
This is the requirements of the STEM NOC code 21222 for Information Systems Specialists:
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Information systems specialists analyze, test and assess systems requirements, develop and implement information systems development plans, policies and procedures, and provide advice on a wide range of information systems issues. They are employed in information technology consulting firms and in information technology units throughout the public and private sectors, or they may be self-employed.
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This group performs some or all of the following duties:
This is the job duties reflected on my work experience letter issued by my employer:
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Does my job duties match the requirements of the NOC code? I would appreciate honest feedback.
I have received the ITA for the recent STEM express entry draw conducted on December 8. This is the NOC code I used as my primary NOC: 21222 – Information systems specialists. This NOC code is considered as part of the NOC code under STEM Category based draws.
I have a Biomedical engineering MS degree in the US and I worked as a Software Quality Engineer with a Medical devices company where I work on testing of IT software used in medical devices. I also have an electrical engineering degree from India with 3 years of work experience in Software QA in India.
This is the requirements of the STEM NOC code 21222 for Information Systems Specialists:
"
Information systems specialists analyze, test and assess systems requirements, develop and implement information systems development plans, policies and procedures, and provide advice on a wide range of information systems issues. They are employed in information technology consulting firms and in information technology units throughout the public and private sectors, or they may be self-employed.
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Index of titles
- Computer systems analyst
- Informatics consultant
- Information systems quality assurance (QA) analyst
- Information technology (IT) consultant
- Management information systems (MIS) analyst
- Systems auditor
- Systems consultant
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
- Design, develop, test, implement and oversee IT systems
- Collect and analyze data to identify areas for improvement within an organization's IT infrastructure
- Review existing IT systems and internal processes
- Develop, implement and apply policies and procedures throughout the software development life cycle to maximize the efficiency, effectiveness and overall quality of software products and information systems, and to ensure that all systems and processes meet organization standards and user requirements
- Develop quality assurance procedures and tests for the development and improvement of new and existing systems
- Identify, analyze and document discrepancies and ensure that appropriate adjustments are made
- Perform preventive maintenance tasks on computer systems.
- A bachelor's degree in computer science, computer systems engineering, software engineering, business administration or a related discipline or completion of a college program in computer science is usually required.
- Experience as a computer programmer is usually required.
- A professional certification such as Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or another related information technology (IT) designation may be required by some employers "
This is the job duties reflected on my work experience letter issued by my employer:
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- Developed verification & validation strategies, authored, reviewed and executed protocols for testing of software utilized in manufacturing, inspection or testing of medical device components
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams for software requirements gathering, code review, and risk management activities; developed software hazard analysis document and system design document
- Investigated issues found during execution of verification & validation protocols and created deviation/failure reports; collaborated with cross-functional teams to analyze root causes and identify remediation actions
- Collaborated with stakeholders to investigate and determine root causes for process related non-compliance issues; analyzed the root causes and determined corrective actions/ preventive actions for process improvements; ensured timely implementation, control, and closure of the assigned CAPAs
- Review the company's internal processes; develop, implement and apply policies and procedures throughout the software development life cycle to maximize the efficiency, effectiveness and overall quality of software products and to ensure that all systems and processes meet organization standards and user requirements
- Develop quality assurance procedures and tests for the development and improvement of new and existing systems
- Identify, analyze and document discrepancies and ensure that appropriate adjustments are made
Does my job duties match the requirements of the NOC code? I would appreciate honest feedback.