Software Quality Assurance Analysts & Testers

Also Called: Application Integration Engineer, Quality Assurance Analyst (QA Analyst), Software Quality Assurance Engineer (SQA Engineer), Software Quality Engineer

What Software Quality Assurance Analysts & Testers do

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.

  • Design test plans, scenarios, scripts, or procedures.
  • 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.
Industry Areas:

Information Technology

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Work Context

  • Electronic Mail
  • Face-to-Face Discussions
  • Spend Time Sitting
  • Work With Work Group or Team
  • Importance of Being Exact or Accurate

Tools

  • Mainframe computers
  • Central processing unit CPU processors
  • Integrated circuit testers
  • Computer servers
  • High end computer servers

Technology

Development environment software
Common business oriented language COBOL
Go
Data base user interface and query software
Apache Hive
Blackboard software
Program testing software
JUnit
Selenium

The Education & Training You Need

Skills

  • Critical Thinking
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Programming
  • Speaking
  • Active Listening

Knowledge

Engineering and Technology
computers and electronics
product and service development
Arts and Humanities
English language
Math and Science
arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics

Education

  • 70% Bachelor's degree
  • 15% Associate's degree
  • 7% Post-secondary certificate

Experience

A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.

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Are You a Good Fit?

Occupation Traits

Work Styles

  • Attention to Detail
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Dependability
  • Adaptability/Flexibility
  • Integrity
  • Persistence

Values

  • Achievement
  • Working Conditions
  • Independence

Abilities

  • Verbal
  • Ideas and Logic

This is what Software Quality Assurance Analysts & Testers across the country typically make.

$28.24 / hour
$58,740 /year

Entry Level

$48.94 / hour
$101,800 /year

Median Level

$79.10 / hour
$164,520 /year

Experienced Level

Income information reflects a regional average.
Income information reflects a national average.

This career’s National Job Outlook is

Bright

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