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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 “Systems Tester”

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

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