How do they match: Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers

  • Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers

  • Usability Engineer
  • User Experience Designer
  • User Interface and User Experience Architect
  • User Interface and User Experience Designer
  • User Interface Designer
  • Software Application Support Specialist
  • System Testing and Evaluation Specialist
  • Systems Support Engineer
  • Technical Support Engineer

  • 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.
  • Coordinate user or third-party testing.
  • 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.
  • Identify program deviance from standards, and suggest modifications to ensure compliance.
  • Identify, analyze, and document problems with program function, output, online screen, or content.
  • Install, maintain, or use software testing programs.
  • Investigate customer problems referred by technical support.
  • Monitor program performance to ensure efficient and problem-free operations.
  • Provide feedback and recommendations to developers on software usability and functionality.

  • Modify software programs to improve performance.
  • Provide customer service to clients or users.