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ICT system developer

ICT system developers maintain, audit and improve organisational support systems. They use existing or new technologies to meet particular needs. They test both hardware and software system components, diagnose and resolve system faults.

ICT system developer iCT system developers maintain, audit and improve organisational support systems. They use existing or new technologies to meet particular needs. They test both hardware and software system components, diagnose and resolve system faults. The role shows moderate AI exposure (0.59 on a 0-1 scale) — some tasks are being automated but the role adapts. The most in-demand skills for the role include computer programming, digital systems, ICT debugging tools, ICT system integration, integrated development environment software.

AI exposure
5.9/10
automation risk

Top skills

computer programming digital systems ICT debugging tools ICT system integration integrated development environment software tools for software configuration management ICT system programming migrate existing data use an application-specific interface develop automated migration methods

Frequently asked questions

What does ICT system developer do?

ICT system developers maintain, audit and improve organisational support systems. They use existing or new technologies to meet particular needs. They test both hardware and software system components, diagnose and resolve system faults.

What skills does ICT system developer need?

The most in-demand skills for this role include computer programming, digital systems, ICT debugging tools, ICT system integration, integrated development environment software, tools for software configuration management. These are the skills O*NET identifies as most important for competent performance.

Will AI replace ICT system developer?

Our AI-durability model gives ICT system developer a score of 0.59 on a 0-1 scale (higher = more exposure). That places it at moderate AI exposure — some tasks are being automated but the role adapts. Learning to work with AI tools rather than against them is the path forward.

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