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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 Assurance Director (QA Director)”

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

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