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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 Testing Specialist”

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

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