$79,610
AVERAGE ANNUALLY
$46,990
ENTRY LEVEL
$77,620
MID LEVEL
$124,550
EXPERT LEVEL
$38.27
AVERAGE HOURLY
$22.59
ENTRY LEVEL
$37.32
MID LEVEL
$59.88
EXPERT LEVEL
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers
About this Career Path
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.
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Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers
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Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers
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Top Expected Tasks
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers
01
Identify, analyze, and document problems with program function, output, online screen, or content.
02
Document software defects, using a bug tracking system, and report defects to software developers.
03
Develop testing programs that address areas such as database impacts, software scenarios, regression testing, negative testing, error or bug retests, or usability.
04
Design test plans, scenarios, scripts, or procedures.
05
Document test procedures to ensure replicability and compliance with standards.
06
Provide feedback and recommendations to developers on software usability and functionality.
07
Install, maintain, or use software testing programs.
08
Test system modifications to prepare for implementation.
09
Create or maintain databases of known test defects.
10
Develop or specify standards, methods, or procedures to determine product quality or release readiness.
11
Monitor bug resolution efforts and track successes.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers
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KNOWLEDGE
Computers and Electronics
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KNOWLEDGE
English Language
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KNOWLEDGE
Mathematics
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KNOWLEDGE
Engineering and Technology
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KNOWLEDGE
Design
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SKILL
Reading Comprehension
S
SKILL
Speaking
S
SKILL
Critical Thinking
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SKILL
Active Listening
S
SKILL
Writing
A
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
A
ABILITY
Written Comprehension
A
ABILITY
Oral Expression
A
ABILITY
Problem Sensitivity
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ABILITY
Deductive Reasoning
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About This Career Path
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.
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Also Known As
- Application integration engineer
- Applications engineer (software)
- Computer consultant
- Qa engineer
- Qa analyst
- Qc specialist
- Quality assurance specialist
- Quality control analysts
- Quality engineer
- Software applications developer
- Software design engineer
- Software developers
- Software development engineer
- Software engineer
- Software qa tester
- Software quality assurance (sqa) engineer
- Software quality engineer
- Software quality test
- Software test engineer
- Technical consultant
- Product assurance engineer
- Software test engineer
- Applications developer
- Business systems analyst
- Mobile developer
- Qa specialist
- Qa director
- Quality assurance engineer
- Quality assurance tester
- Quality control specialist
- Sqa engineer
- Software architect
- Software developer
- Software developers, applications
- Software development quality testers
- Software qa test
- Software quality assurance
- Software quality assurance engineers and testers
- Software quality engineers
- Software quality tester
- Software test specialist
- Test engineer
- Software quality engineer
