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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 Practice Manager (QA Practice Manager)”

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

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