How do they match: Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers

  • Technical Support Engineer
  • SQA Technician
  • Software Quality Assurance Technician

  • 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.

  • Investigate customer problems referred by technical support.
  • Review software documentation to ensure technical accuracy, compliance, or completeness, or to mitigate risks.
  • Test system modifications to prepare for implementation.

  • Prepare data for analysis.
  • Compile technical information or documentation.
  • Read documents to gather technical information.