Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers

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.

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

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Entry: $48,370

Median: $74,980

High: $104,440

Hourly Wage: $23.26 (Entry), $36.05 (Median), $50.21 (High)

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