Brief description

The position of software quality assurance tester consists of developing and executing software test plans in order to identify software problems and their causes.

Tasks

•      Create or maintain databases of known test defects.

•      Design test plans, scenarios, scripts, or procedures.

•      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.

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

•      Monitor bug resolution efforts and track successes.

•      Participate in product design reviews to provide input on functional requirements, product designs, schedules, or potential problems.

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

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

•      Test system modifications to prepare for implementation.

Qualifications and requirements

•      A bachelor’s degree or equivalent.

•      Ability to use logic and reason to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions.

•      Ability to monitor or assess performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.