Software Testing Job Description

Software Testing Job profile

There are many software development companies springing up due to the increased demand for customized software by organizations and individuals. The process of software development requires the testing of the programs developed to ensure that the software will perform well in a real life situation. Software testers are the professionals who are responsible for the testing of software programs. Software testers are sometimes known as QA analysts, software QA engineers, QA engineers or manual test engineers.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Implementation of developed test plans specific for software
• Provision of input for software test plans
• Designing of test cases for test plans
• Creation of the test scenarios in which tests are carried out
• Review of software test cases and checking of the test cases
• Keeping track of standards set by software testing authorities
• Performance of testing on functionality of software
• Reporting defects and problems that occurred during the test process
• Performance of test duties for regression
• Using a tracking system to track reported problems with software
• Preparation of software test evaluation reports
• Implementation and participation in walkthrough of software

Software Testing Job Skills and Specifications

• Knowledge of modern test methodologies
• Good analytical skills
• Knowledge of SDLC
• Proven problem solving skills
• Knowledge in skills and in the use of technologies for detecting and tracking defects
• Knowledge in concepts of databases
• Understanding and knowledge of quality assurance processes and methods used in software development
• Basic knowledge of SQL

Software Testing Job Educational Background

Bachelor’s degree in IT related discipline