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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 Engineer”

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

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