Will “Quality Assurance Lead (QA Lead)” be Replaced By Robots? 🤔

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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)”

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

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