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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 “Product Assurance Engineer”

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

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