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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 “Software Development Engineer”

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

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