Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
Software developer
Data analyst
Web developer
Network engineer
Database administrator
Accountant
Registered nurse
Electrician
Civil engineer
Graphic designer
ICT system tester
ESCO occupation · 12 essential, 29 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
software anomalies
execute software tests
report test findings
systems theory
apply ICT systems theory
manage system testing
identify ICT system weaknesses
provide software testing documentation
perform security vulnerability assessments
replicate customer software issues
address problems critically
levels of software testing
Optional & specialised skills
MDX
Lean project management
ICT network simulation
N1QL
LDAP
manage schedule of tasks
develop ICT test suite
measure software usability
conduct ICT code review
execute integration testing
use scripting programming
ICT system programming
LINQ
SPARQL
tools for ICT test automation
debug software
perform software recovery testing
give live presentation
Agile project management
solve ICT system problems
ICT debugging tools
query languages
XQuery
ICT system integration
develop automated software tests
ICT project management methodologies
Process-based management
resource description framework query language
monitor system performance
Other matches: ICT integration tester · ICT accessibility tester · ethical hacker · computer hardware test technician · ICT usability tester
Coming next: live skill demand and trends — how often each skill
actually appears in job ads — arrive with the EURES / Cedefop integration. The skills above
are the canonical requirements for the role from the EU ESCO taxonomy.