City of Chandler - Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers

Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers

About this Career Path

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.

Salary Breakdown

Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers

Annually
Hourly

$80,490

AVERAGE ANNUALLY

$37,680

ENTRY LEVEL

$79,860

MID LEVEL

$124,200

EXPERT LEVEL

$38.70

AVERAGE HOURLY

$18.11

ENTRY LEVEL

$38.39

MID LEVEL

$59.71

EXPERT LEVEL

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Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers

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Current Available Jobs

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Top Expected Tasks

Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers

Identify, analyze, and document problems with program function, output, online screen, or content.

Document software defects, using a bug tracking system, and report defects to software developers.

Develop testing programs that address areas such as database impacts, software scenarios, regression testing, negative testing, error or bug retests, or usability.

Design test plans, scenarios, scripts, or procedures.

Document test procedures to ensure replicability and compliance with standards.

Provide feedback and recommendations to developers on software usability and functionality.

Install, maintain, or use software testing programs.

Test system modifications to prepare for implementation.

Create or maintain databases of known test defects.

Develop or specify standards, methods, or procedures to determine product quality or release readiness.

Monitor bug resolution efforts and track successes.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers

KNOWLEDGE

Computers and Electronics

KNOWLEDGE

English Language

KNOWLEDGE

Mathematics

KNOWLEDGE

Engineering and Technology

KNOWLEDGE

Design

SKILL

Reading Comprehension

SKILL

Active Listening

SKILL

Critical Thinking

SKILL

Speaking

SKILL

Writing

ABILITY

Deductive Reasoning

ABILITY

Inductive Reasoning

ABILITY

Oral Comprehension

ABILITY

Oral Expression

ABILITY

Problem Sensitivity

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