How do they match: Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers

  • Usability Engineer
  • User Experience Designer
  • User Interface Designer
  • User Interface and User Experience Architect
  • User Interface and User Experience Designer

  • 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.

  • Plan test schedules or strategies in accordance with project scope or delivery dates.
  • Coordinate user or third-party testing.
  • 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.
  • Install, maintain, or use software testing programs.
  • Provide feedback and recommendations to developers on software usability and functionality.

  • Develop detailed project plans.
  • Provide customer service to clients or users.