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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 “Systems Engineer”

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

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