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.

Investigative occupations frequently involve working with ideas, and require an extensive amount of thinking. These occupations can involve searching for facts and figuring out problems mentally.

Investigative

Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and routines. These occupations can include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to follow.

Conventional

Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others.

Realistic

Artistic occupations frequently involve working with forms, designs and patterns. They often require self-expression and the work can be done without following a clear set of rules.

Artistic

Enterprising occupations frequently involve starting up and carrying out projects. These occupations can involve leading people and making many decisions. Sometimes they require risk taking and often deal with business.

Enterprising

Social occupations frequently involve working with, communicating with, and teaching people. These occupations often involve helping or providing service to others.

Social

Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed

Software Developers, Systems Software

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.

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

Design test plans, scenarios, scripts, or procedures.

Document test procedures to ensure replicability and compliance with standards.

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

Install, maintain, or use software testing programs.

Test system modifications to prepare for implementation.

Create or maintain databases of known test defects.

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

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IBM Rational Robot

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Apache Spark

jQuery

Objective C

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Django

Google Angular

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Microsoft Windows Server

Shell script

UNIX Shell

Amazon DynamoDB

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Oracle PL/SQL

Chef

Perforce Helix software

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Visible Razor

Microsoft Dynamics

Oracle Fusion Applications

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Graphics processing unit GPU

Multi-core central processing unit CPU

In circuit emulators ICE

Logic analyzers

Application servers

Directory servers

Laptop computers

Flash disks

Computer network routers

Software Quality Assurance Analysts & Testers

Be willing to adapt and learn new things every day. Things you learned 3 years ago might not be applicable anymore.

Mostly sitting at my desk or in a datacenter. Installing, maintaining and automating computer systems.

Marius Davidsen

Senior Infrastructure Engineer

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Marius Davidsen

Senior Infrastructure Engineer

Education

Career

Career Roadmap

My work combines:

My work combines:

Technology

Science

Problem Solving

Day to Day

Advice for Getting Started

Recommended Education

My career is not related to what I studied. I'd recommend this path instead:

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