Official tasks for Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers

QA Engineer

Official tasks for Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers.

O*NET reference Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers (15-1253.00) · occupation basis specialism

Occupation basis: specialism — this is a narrower or closely related role within Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers. Use only the official tasks that apply, plus the person's own tasks.

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.

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Identify, analyze, and document problems with program function, output, online screen, or content.Not yet assessed

Document software defects, using a bug tracking system, and report defects to software developers.Not yet assessed

Develop testing programs that address areas such as database impacts, software scenarios, regression testing, negative testing, error or bug retests, or usability.Not yet assessed

Design test plans, scenarios, scripts, or procedures.Not yet assessed

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