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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 “Software Quality Assurance Engineer (SQA Engineer)”

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

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