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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 “Quality Assurance Engineer (QA Engineer)”

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

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