How do they match: Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers

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.

Conduct software compatibility tests with programs, hardware, operating systems, or network environments.
Develop or specify standards, methods, or procedures to determine product quality or release readiness.
Document software defects, using a bug tracking system, and report defects to software developers.
Install and configure recreations of software production environments to allow testing of software performance.
Participate in product design reviews to provide input on functional requirements, product designs, schedules, or potential problems.
Recommend purchase of equipment to control dust, temperature, or humidity in area of system installation.
Store, retrieve, and manipulate data for analysis of system capabilities and requirements.
Test system modifications to prepare for implementation.

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