NOC Software Test Engineer in a lead position.

[vivekkumary]

Hi All,

I am looking for some guidance on choosing NOC for my role as a QA engineer.

Although 22222 is the obvious choice, it seems a bit too straightforward. My duties exceed those mentioned in 22222 as I took on a lead role in the team and designed automation framework and other QA strategies.

I am considering using 21222. If anyone has previously used it successfully. Could use some help.

Thanks,
Vivek.

 

[Ash G.]

The key is matching your actual daily duties to the NOC description, not your job title. If you’re designing automation frameworks, setting QA strategy, mentoring the team and making technical decisions on testing approach, that sounds more like 21222 (information systems testing lead) than 22222 (tester). Look at the lead duties listed under 21222 on the IRCC NOC page and check how many match what your reference letter says. Generally if you’re leading the work rather than just executing test cases, 21222 is the stronger fit. Just make sure your employment reference letter clearly describes those lead duties. Not a consultant, just my take.

 

[vivekkumary]

The key is matching your actual daily duties to the NOC description, not your job title. If you’re designing automation frameworks, setting QA strategy, mentoring the team and making technical decisions on testing approach, that sounds more like 21222 (information systems testing lead) than 22222 (tester). Look at the lead duties listed under 21222 on the IRCC NOC page and check how many match what your reference letter says. Generally if you’re leading the work rather than just executing test cases, 21222 is the stronger fit. Just make sure your employment reference letter clearly describes those lead duties. Not a consultant, just my take.

Hi, thanks for the reply. I am just worried about the fact that I have changed the NOC after the new high wage announcement and how that might be viewed by the officer.