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Program Codes
10274
33862
32807
33864
Employment Percentage
18.60082075
SOC ID
15-1256
SOC Title
Software Developers and Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers
ONET ID
15-1253.00
ONET Concat ID
15125300
Median Salary
117779.59
EMSI Interest Area Term
Mathematics and Computer Science
Ed Level High School
3.7
Ed Level Certificate
7.41
Ed Level Some College
0
Ed Level Associates
14.81
Ed Level Bachelors
74.07
Ed Level Masters
0
Ed Level Doctors
0
Typical Ed Level
a Bachelor's degree
Career Description
Develop and execute software tests to identify software problems and their causes. Test system modifications to prepare for implementation. Document software and application defects using a bug tracking system and report defects to software or web developers. Create and maintain databases of known defects. May participate in software design reviews to provide input on functional requirements, operational characteristics, product designs, and schedules.
Core Tasks
  • Design test plans, scenarios, scripts, or procedures.
  • Document software defects, using a bug tracking system, and report defects to software developers.
  • Identify, analyze, and document problems with program function, output, online screen, or content.
  • Develop testing programs that address areas such as database impacts, software scenarios, regression testing, negative testing, error or bug retests, or usability.
  • Participate in product design reviews to provide input on functional requirements, product designs, schedules, or potential problems.
  • Document test procedures to ensure replicability and compliance with standards.
  • Plan test schedules or strategies in accordance with project scope or delivery dates.
  • Test system modifications to prepare for implementation.
  • Conduct software compatibility tests with programs, hardware, operating systems, or network environments.
  • Monitor bug resolution efforts and track successes.
  • Review software documentation to ensure technical accuracy, compliance, or completeness, or to mitigate risks.
  • Update automated test scripts to ensure currency.
  • Provide feedback and recommendations to developers on software usability and functionality.
  • Create or maintain databases of known test defects.
  • Install, maintain, or use software testing programs.
  • Install and configure recreations of software production environments to allow testing of software performance.
  • Monitor program performance to ensure efficient and problem-free operations.
  • 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.
  • Investigate customer problems referred by technical support.
  • Design or develop automated testing tools.
  • Conduct historical analyses of test results.
  • 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.
  • Coordinate user or third-party testing.
  • Collaborate with field staff or customers to evaluate or diagnose problems and recommend possible solutions.
Start Annual Earnings
63497.3
Top Annual Earnings
177659.19
EMSI Career Title Slug
software-quality-assurance-analyst-or-tester