TS 13236

TS 13236 is a professional standard focused on the definition, classification, and core characteristics expected of a database application software developer/programmer. It also addresses how the knowledge and skills associated with this occupation are measured and assessed, providing a common framework for understanding database application work.

The technical context of database application development

In general technical terms, a database application software developer/programmer is the specialist who designs how applications interact with data, implements data access logic, and helps ensure that information is stored and queried in a consistent way. This role is closely linked to data models, table relationships, query logic, application-layer code, and the practical requirements of reliability, performance, and data integrity.

What this occupational standard covers

According to the supplied scope, the standard does more than name the occupation: it classifies the job profile, describes the professional who performs it, and sets out the expected minimum characteristics together with methods for evaluating and measuring those characteristics. It also refers to the equipment, tools, and hardware needed to carry out the job. In that sense, the document serves as a reference for defining the occupation in competency terms.

• Provides a common definition for the occupation and its job profile.
• Addresses the characteristics expected of the professional and how they are assessed.
• Includes the equipment, tools, and hardware used in the work.
• Focuses on minimum occupational specifications and their measurement methods.

This perspective highlights the link between application software development and the practical use of databases. In enterprise software in particular, database application work is shaped by data integrity, access control, transactional reliability, and the ability to meet user and business requirements through well-structured data handling.