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Tasks & work activities — software tester

Source: O*NET 30.3, occupation 15-1253.00 (Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers).

Task statements

  • [Core] Design test plans, scenarios, scripts, or procedures.
  • [Core] Test system modifications to prepare for implementation.
  • [Core] Develop testing programs that address areas such as database impacts, software scenarios, regression testing, negative testing, error or bug retests, or usability.
  • [Core] Document software defects, using a bug tracking system, and report defects to software developers.
  • [Core] Identify, analyze, and document problems with program function, output, online screen, or content.
  • [Core] Monitor bug resolution efforts and track successes.
  • [Core] Create or maintain databases of known test defects.
  • [Core] Plan test schedules or strategies in accordance with project scope or delivery dates.
  • [Core] Participate in product design reviews to provide input on functional requirements, product designs, schedules, or potential problems.
  • [Core] Review software documentation to ensure technical accuracy, compliance, or completeness, or to mitigate risks.
  • [Core] Document test procedures to ensure replicability and compliance with standards.
  • [Core] Develop or specify standards, methods, or procedures to determine product quality or release readiness.
  • [Core] Update automated test scripts to ensure currency.
  • [Core] Investigate customer problems referred by technical support.
  • [Core] Install, maintain, or use software testing programs.
  • [Core] Provide feedback and recommendations to developers on software usability and functionality.
  • [Core] Monitor program performance to ensure efficient and problem-free operations.
  • [Core] Conduct software compatibility tests with programs, hardware, operating systems, or network environments.
  • [Core] Install and configure recreations of software production environments to allow testing of software performance.
  • [Core] Collaborate with field staff or customers to evaluate or diagnose problems and recommend possible solutions.
  • [Core] Identify program deviance from standards, and suggest modifications to ensure compliance.
  • [Core] Design or develop automated testing tools.
  • [Core] Coordinate user or third-party testing.
  • [Core] Perform initial debugging procedures by reviewing configuration files, logs, or code pieces to determine breakdown source.
  • [Core] Visit beta testing sites to evaluate software performance.
  • [Core] Evaluate or recommend software for testing or bug tracking.
  • [Core] Conduct historical analyses of test results.
  • [nan] Modify existing software to correct errors, allow it to adapt to new hardware, or to improve its performance.
  • [nan] Recommend purchase of equipment to control dust, temperature, or humidity in area of system installation.
  • [nan] Store, retrieve, and manipulate data for analysis of system capabilities and requirements.

Detailed work activities

  • Analyze data to identify or resolve operational problems.
  • Analyze data to identify trends or relationships among variables.
  • Assess database performance.
  • Collaborate with others to determine design specifications or details.
  • Collaborate with others to resolve information technology issues.
  • Compile technical information or documentation.
  • Create databases to store electronic data.
  • Develop detailed project plans.
  • Develop performance metrics or standards related to information technology.
  • Develop testing routines or procedures.
  • Document design or development procedures.
  • Document operational activities.
  • Evaluate utility of software or hardware technologies.
  • Install computer software.
  • Manage documentation to ensure organization or accuracy.
  • Modify software programs to improve performance.
  • Monitor computer system performance to ensure proper operation.
  • Prepare data for analysis.
  • Provide customer service to clients or users.
  • Provide recommendations to others about computer hardware.
  • Read documents to gather technical information.
  • Recommend changes to improve computer or information systems.
  • Report maintenance or equipment problems to appropriate personnel.
  • Test computer system operations to ensure proper functioning.
  • Test software performance.
  • Troubleshoot issues with computer applications or systems.