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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 Test Analyst”

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

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