Quality Assurance (QA) Tester (Computer and Mathematical)

Provide technical support during software installation or configuration.

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

Visit beta testing sites to evaluate software performance.

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

Identify program deviance from standards, and suggest modifications to ensure compliance.

Create or maintain databases of known test defects.

Perform initial debugging procedures by reviewing configuration files, logs, or code pieces to determine breakdown source.

Plan test schedules or strategies in accordance with project scope or delivery dates.

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.

Monitor program performance to ensure efficient and problem-free operations.

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

Monitor bug resolution efforts and track successes.

Review software documentation to ensure technical accuracy, compliance, or completeness, or to mitigate risks.

Document test procedures to ensure replicability and compliance with standards.

Install, maintain, or use software testing programs.

Update automated test scripts to ensure currency.

Investigate customer problems referred by technical support.

Evaluate or recommend software for testing or bug tracking.

Install and configure recreations of software production environments to allow testing of software performance.

Collaborate with field staff or customers to evaluate or diagnose problems and recommend possible solutions.

Design or develop automated testing tools.

Participate in product design reviews to provide input on functional requirements, product designs, schedules, or potential problems.

Test system modifications to prepare for implementation.

Design test plans, scenarios, scripts, or procedures.

Coordinate user or third-party testing.

Conduct historical analyses of test results.