Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers

Average Base Salary:

JOB OPENINGS:

14000

Occupation Overview - Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers

Develop and execute software tests to identify software problems and their causes. Test system modifications to prepare for implementation. Document software and application defects using a bug tracking system and report defects to software or web developers. Create and maintain databases of known defects. May participate in software design reviews to provide input on functional requirements operational characteristics product designs and schedules.

Training Courses for the Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers Job Role

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What does a Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers do?

Core Task Examples:

Collaborate with field staff or customers to evaluate or diagnose problems and recommend possible solutions.
Conduct historical analyses of test results.
Conduct software compatibility tests with programs, hardware, operating systems, or network environments.
Coordinate user or third-party testing.
Create or maintain databases of known test defects.
Design or develop automated testing tools.
Design test plans, scenarios, scripts, or procedures.
Develop or specify standards, methods, or procedures to determine product quality or release readiness.
Develop testing programs that address areas such as database impacts, software scenarios, regression testing, negative testing, error or bug retests, or usability.
Document software defects, using a bug tracking system, and report defects to software developers.
Document test procedures to ensure replicability and compliance with standards.
Evaluate or recommend software for testing or bug tracking.
Identify program deviance from standards, and suggest modifications to ensure compliance.
Identify, analyze, and document problems with program function, output, online screen, or content.
Install and configure recreations of software production environments to allow testing of software performance.
Install, maintain, or use software testing programs.
Investigate customer problems referred by technical support.
Monitor bug resolution efforts and track successes.
Monitor program performance to ensure efficient and problem-free operations.
Participate in product design reviews to provide input on functional requirements, product designs, schedules, or potential problems.