Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers
General Information
Description
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.
Business Breakdown
People in this career work in these sectors.
- Private, for profit87.28%
- Private, not for profit3.77%
- Federal government3.75%
- State and local government3.40%
- Self-employed1.73%
Industry areas
- Information Technology
Job Outlook
Salary
Salary Information
Median Salary This is the median, or the midpoint, of the salary range for this career.
$99,620
State-by-state Salary
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Education & Interests
Most Common Education Levels
People in this career achieve this level of education.
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Bachelor's degree 50%
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Associate's degree 26%
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Some college 8%
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Post-secondary certificate 8%
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High school 2%
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Master's degree 2%
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Doctoral degree 0%
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Post baccalaureate 0%
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Less than high school 0%
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Post-doctoral training 0%
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Post-master's certificate 0%
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First professional degree 0%
Related College Majors
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PERSONALITY CHARACTERISTICS
You may find this career fulfilling if you consider yourself to be:
- Investigative — You have an interest in studying and researching objects, organisms, and other things.
- Conventional — You have an interest in following procedures and regulations to organize information or data.
- Realistic — You have an interest in physically working with equipment, materials or structures.
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Knowledge
- Computers and Electronics
- Mathematics
- English Language
- Engineering and Technology
- Education and Training
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