Will “Quality Assurance Lead (QA Lead)” be Replaced By Robots? 🤔

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Job Description

Develop and execute software test plans in order to identify software problems and their causes.

Job Details

The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 15-1199.01

☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Software Quality Assurance Engineers and Testers”.

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Tasks for “Quality Assurance Lead (QA Lead)”

Monitor program performance to ensure efficient and problem-free operations.
Design test plans, scenarios, scripts, or procedures.
Provide technical support during software installation or configuration.
Identify program deviance from standards, and suggest modifications to ensure compliance.
Update automated test scripts to ensure currency.
Test system modifications to prepare for implementation.
Visit beta testing sites to evaluate software performance.
Coordinate user or third party testing.
Perform initial debugging procedures by reviewing configuration files, logs, or code pieces to determine breakdown source.
Evaluate or recommend software for testing or bug tracking.
Investigate customer problems referred by technical support.
Review software documentation to ensure technical accuracy, compliance, or completeness, or to mitigate risks.
Identify, analyze, and document problems with program function, output, online screen, or content.
Install, maintain, or use software testing programs.
Create or maintain databases of known test defects.
Document software defects, using a bug tracking system, and report defects to software developers.
Install and configure recreations of software production environments to allow testing of software performance.
Design or develop automated testing tools.
Monitor bug resolution efforts and track successes.
Conduct software compatibility tests with programs, hardware, operating systems, or network environments.
Provide feedback and recommendations to developers on software usability and functionality.
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.
Plan test schedules or strategies in accordance with project scope or delivery dates.
Document test procedures to ensure replicability and compliance with standards.
Collaborate with field staff or customers to evaluate or diagnose problems and recommend possible solutions.
Conduct historical analyses of test results.
Participate in product design reviews to provide input on functional requirements, product designs, schedules, or potential problems.

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