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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 Engineer”

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

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