Information technology and telecommunications professionals

£48,493

Average salary

Average annual salary UK 2020 | Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings

36 hours

Average weekly hours

Average weekly hours UK 2019 | Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings

2.39%

Unemployment rate

Unemployment rate UK 2020 | Labour Force Survey

Definition: Information technology and telecommunications professionals n.e.c.

*SOC Code (Standard Occupational Classification): 2139

Job holders in this unit group perform a variety of tasks not elsewhere classified in MINOR GROUP 213: Information Technology and Telecommunication Professionals.

Common tasks include:

undertakes the testing of software, systems or computer games for errors, identifies source of problems and proposes solutions;
develops, implements and documents test plans for IT software, systems and computer games;
develops quality standards and validation techniques;
makes recommendations concerning software/system quality;
examines IT system for potential threats to its security and integrity and draws up plans for disaster recovery if security is compromised;
deals with and reports on breaches in security.

(N.E.C. = not elsewhere classified)

Qualifications

Entrants usually possess a degree or equivalent qualification, although entry with other academic qualifications and/or significant relevant experience is possible. There is a variety of relevant vocational, professional and postgraduate qualifications available.

*Introduced in 1990, SOC is a multi-purpose common classification of occupations in UK. Jobs are defined in terms of skill level and skill content, including qualifications, training and work experience.

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