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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 Lead (QA Lead)”

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

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