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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 “Test Engineer”

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

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