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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 Quality Assurance Engineer (SQA Engineer)”

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

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