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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 Tester”

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

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