OSCA 2024 · 273333 · Skill level 1
Software Engineer: OSCA 273333
ABS OSCA 2024 v1.0 · visa lists checked 21 October 2026
Software Engineer is OSCA 2024 code 273333. It corresponds to 5 ANZSCO codes (261212, 261311, 261312, 261313 and 261399). All of them are on Australia's skilled visa lists, which still use ANZSCO codes.
ANZSCO equivalent
ANZSCO codes for OSCA 273333
Skilled visa lists still use ANZSCO codes, so this is the code that decides your visa options.
ANZSCO 261212 · in part
Web Developer
On the Core Skills Occupation List, Short-term Skilled Occupation List.
Visas for ANZSCO 261212ANZSCO 261311
Analyst Programmer
On the Core Skills Occupation List, Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List.
Visas for ANZSCO 261311ANZSCO 261312
Developer Programmer
On the Core Skills Occupation List, Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List.
Visas for ANZSCO 261312ANZSCO 261313 · in part
Software Engineer
On the Core Skills Occupation List, Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List.
Visas for ANZSCO 261313ANZSCO 261399
Software and Applications Programmers nec
On the Core Skills Occupation List, Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List.
Visas for ANZSCO 261399
The job
What a software engineer does
Designs, develops, modifies, documents, tests and maintains software applications and systems using programming languages and development tools.
Skill level 1: Bachelor degree or higher, or at least 5 years of relevant experience
Also known as
- Analyst Programmer
- Developer Programmer
- Software Developer
Specialisations
- Application Developer
- Application Engineer
- Artificial Intelligence Engineer
- Blockchain Developer
- Cloud Developer
- Computer Programmer
- Database Developer
- Full Stack Developer
- IT Security Developer
- Machine Learning Engineer
- Software Architect
Main tasks
Main tasks
- Designs and implements software architectures to solve complex technical issues in alignment with specified requirements
- Writes, tests and debugs code to ensure functionality, efficiency and adherence to quality accredited standards
- Performs code reviews and optimises algorithms to ensure software quality, maintainability and adherence to best practices
- Implements and manages software development processes and tools
- Identifies, assesses and mitigates potential risks throughout software development
- Collaborates with cross-functional teams to integrate software solutions within broader system infrastructures
- Documents software designs, workflows and user manuals to guide stakeholders and end-users
Unit group 2733
Other occupations in Software and Applications Engineers
Questions
OSCA 273333: common questions
What is the OSCA code for software engineer?
What is the ANZSCO code for OSCA 273333?
Is Software Engineer on Australia's skilled occupation lists?
Does Home Affairs use OSCA codes for visas?
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Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, OSCA 2024 v1.0 (CC BY 4.0); Department of Home Affairs, checked 21 October 2026. General information only, not immigration advice.
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