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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

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Tasks for “Software Quality Assurance Engineers and Testers”

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

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