Salary Range
$50,000 to $100,000+Overview
Software quality assurance testers, also known as software quality assurance analysts, examine new or modified computer software applications to evaluate whether or not they perform as intended. Testers might also verify that computer-automated quality assurance programs function properly. Their work entails trying to crash computer programs by punching in certain characters very quickly, for example, or by clicking the mouse on the border of an icon. They keep very close track of the combinations they enter so that they can replicate the situation if the program does crash. They also offer opinions on the user-friendliness of the program. They report in detail any problems they find or suggestions they have both verbally and in writing to supervisors.
Minimum Education Level
High School DiplomaCertification/License
RecommendedOutlook
Faster than the AveragePersonality Traits
Hands On
Problem-Solving
Technical
Career Ladder
Programmer, or Software Designer, or Engineer
Quality Assurance Supervisor or Quality Assurance Analyst
Experienced Software Quality Assurance Tester
Entry-Level Software Quality Assurance Tester
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