JobSOC 15-1253
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers
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.
Definition from U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA) (O*NET 31.0 (August 2026)).
01.
Studied through
15 programs- Computer and Information Sciences, General11.0101
- Information Technology11.0103
- Informatics11.0104
- Computer Programming/Programmer, General11.0201
- Computer Programming, Specific Applications11.0202
- Computer Programming, Vendor/Product Certification11.0203
- Computer Game Programming11.0204
- Computer Programming, Specific Platforms11.0205
- Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst11.0501
- Computer Science11.0701
- Computer Engineering, General14.0901
- Computer Software Engineering14.0903
- Computer Engineering Technology/Technician15.1201
- Computer/Computer Systems Technology/Technician15.1202
- Computer Software Technology/Technician15.1204
02.
Draws on
- Computers and Electronics4.4 of 5
- English Language3.8 of 5
Importance as rated in O*NET (1 to 5); areas rated 3.5 or more, up to eight.