Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers

Monitor bug resolution efforts and track successes.

Design test plans, scenarios, scripts, or procedures.

Monitor program performance to ensure efficient and problem-free operations.

Update automated test scripts to ensure currency.

Install, maintain, or use software testing programs.

Document test procedures to ensure replicability and compliance with standards.

Conduct software compatibility tests with programs, hardware, operating systems, or network environments.

Create or maintain databases of known test defects.

Test system modifications to prepare for implementation.

Develop or specify standards, methods, or procedures to determine product quality or release readiness.

Plan test schedules or strategies in accordance with project scope or delivery dates.

Identify program deviance from standards, and suggest modifications to ensure compliance.

Identify, analyze, and document problems with program function, output, online screen, or content.

Provide feedback and recommendations to developers on software usability and functionality.

Develop testing programs that address areas such as database impacts, software scenarios, regression testing, negative testing, error or bug retests, or usability.

Document software defects, using a bug tracking system, and report defects to software developers.

Review software documentation to ensure technical accuracy, compliance, or completeness, or to mitigate risks.