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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 “Game Tester”

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

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