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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)”

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

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