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Software Quality Assurance Engineers and Testers
Develop and execute software test plans in order to identify software problems and their causes.
Software Quality Assurance Engineers and Testers
About this Career Path
Develop and execute software test plans in order to identify software problems and their causes.
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Top Expected Tasks
Software Quality Assurance Engineers and Testers
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Design test plans, scenarios, scripts, or procedures.
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Document software defects, using a bug tracking system, and report defects to software developers.
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Identify, analyze, and document problems with program function, output, online screen, or content.
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Develop testing programs that address areas such as database impacts, software scenarios, regression testing, negative testing, error or bug retests, or usability.
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Participate in product design reviews to provide input on functional requirements, product designs, schedules, or potential problems.
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Document test procedures to ensure replicability and compliance with standards.
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Plan test schedules or strategies in accordance with project scope or delivery dates.
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Conduct software compatibility tests with programs, hardware, operating systems, or network environments.
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Test system modifications to prepare for implementation.
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Monitor bug resolution efforts and track successes.
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Review software documentation to ensure technical accuracy, compliance, or completeness, or to mitigate risks.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Software Quality Assurance Engineers and Testers
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KNOWLEDGE
Computers and Electronics
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KNOWLEDGE
English Language
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KNOWLEDGE
Engineering and Technology
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KNOWLEDGE
Mathematics
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KNOWLEDGE
Customer and Personal Service
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SKILL
Critical Thinking
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SKILL
Reading Comprehension
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SKILL
Speaking
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SKILL
Programming
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SKILL
Active Listening
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ABILITY
Problem Sensitivity
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ABILITY
Deductive Reasoning
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Inductive Reasoning
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Written Comprehension
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ABILITY
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