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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.

Sample of reported job titles: Application Integration Engineer, Computer Consultant, Information Technology Analyst (IT Analyst), Product Assurance Engineer, Quality Assurance Analyst (QA Analyst), Software Quality Assurance Engineer (SQA Engineer), Software Quality Engineer, Software Test Engineer, Systems Engineer, Test Engineer

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Tasks

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  • Design test plans, scenarios, scripts, or procedures.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Document software defects, using a bug tracking system, and report defects to software developers.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Identify, analyze, and document problems with program function, output, online screen, or content.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Develop testing programs that address areas such as database impacts, software scenarios, regression testing, negative testing, error or bug retests, or usability.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Participate in product design reviews to provide input on functional requirements, product designs, schedules, or potential problems.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Document test procedures to ensure replicability and compliance with standards.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Plan test schedules or strategies in accordance with project scope or delivery dates.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Conduct software compatibility tests with programs, hardware, operating systems, or network environments.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Test system modifications to prepare for implementation.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Monitor bug resolution efforts and track successes.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Review software documentation to ensure technical accuracy, compliance, or completeness, or to mitigate risks.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Provide feedback and recommendations to developers on software usability and functionality.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Update automated test scripts to ensure currency.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Create or maintain databases of known test defects.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Install, maintain, or use software testing programs.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Install and configure recreations of software production environments to allow testing of software performance.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Monitor program performance to ensure efficient and problem-free operations.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Identify program deviance from standards, and suggest modifications to ensure compliance.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Develop or specify standards, methods, or procedures to determine product quality or release readiness.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Design or develop automated testing tools.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Investigate customer problems referred by technical support.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Conduct historical analyses of test results.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Perform initial debugging procedures by reviewing configuration files, logs, or code pieces to determine breakdown source.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Evaluate or recommend software for testing or bug tracking.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Coordinate user or third-party testing.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Collaborate with field staff or customers to evaluate or diagnose problems and recommend possible solutions.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Modify existing software to correct errors, allow it to adapt to new hardware, or to improve its performance.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Recommend purchase of equipment to control dust, temperature, or humidity in area of system installation.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Store, retrieve, and manipulate data for analysis of system capabilities and requirements.See more occupations related to this task.

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Technology Skills

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  • Access software — Citrix Hot technology ; PuTTYSee more occupations related to this technology.
  • Accounting software — Tax softwareSee more occupations related to this technology.
  • Administration software — Software distribution management softwareSee more occupations related to this technology.
  • Analytical or scientific software — IBM SPSS Statistics Hot technology ; Minitab Hot technology ; SAS Hot technology ; The MathWorks MATLAB Hot technology (see all 9 examples)See more occupations related to this technology.
  • Application server software — Docker Hot technology ; Red Hat OpenShift Hot technology ; Red Hat WildFly Hot technology ; Spring Boot Hot technology (see all 8 examples)See more occupations related to this technology.
  • Backup or archival software — Backup and archival software; Veritas NetBackupSee more occupations related to this technology.
  • Business intelligence and data analysis software — IBM Cognos Impromptu Hot technology ; MicroStrategy Hot technology ; Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition Hot technology ; Qlik Tech QlikView Hot technology (see all 5 examples)See more occupations related to this technology.
  • Cloud-based data access and sharing software — Dropbox; Google Drive Hot technology ; Microsoft SharePoint Hot technology ; SlackSee more occupations related to this technology.
  • Cloud-based management software — Amazon Web Services AWS CloudFormation Hot technology ; IBM WebSphere Hot technology ; Splunk Enterprise Hot technologySee more occupations related to this technology.
  • Communications server software — IBM DominoSee more occupations related to this technology.
  • Computer aided design CAD software Hot technology — Autodesk AutoCAD Hot technology ; Bentley MicroStation Hot technology ; Dassault Systemes CATIASee more occupations related to this technology.
  • Computer based training software — MoodleSee more occupations related to this technology.
  • Configuration management software — Perforce Helix software; Puppet Hot technology ; Visible Razor; VMware Hot technology (see all 11 examples)See more occupations related to this technology.
  • Content workflow software — Emerald Software Group Emerald Green Office; Twiki; Workflow softwareSee more occupations related to this technology.
  • Customer relationship management CRM software — Blackbaud The Raiser’s Edge; Oracle Eloqua; Salesforce software Hot technologySee more occupations related to this technology.
  • Data base management system software — Amazon DynamoDB Hot technology ; Elasticsearch Hot technology ; MongoDB Hot technology ; Oracle PL/SQL Hot technology (see all 27 examples)See more occupations related to this technology.
  • Data base reporting software — Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services Hot technology ; Oracle Business Intelligence Discoverer; SAP Business Intelligence; SAP Crystal Reports Hot technology (see all 7 examples)See more occupations related to this technology.
  • Data base user interface and query software — Airtable; Apache Hive Hot technology ; Blackboard software; Transact-SQL Hot technology (see all 17 examples)See more occupations related to this technology.
  • Data mining software — Google Analytics Hot technologySee more occupations related to this technology.
  • Desktop communications software — SkypeSee more occupations related to this technology.
  • Desktop publishing software — Adobe Systems Adobe InDesign Hot technology ; Microsoft PublisherSee more occupations related to this technology.
  • Development environment software — Apache Ant Hot technology ; Apache Subversion SVN Hot technology ; Common business oriented language COBOL Hot technology ; Go Hot technology (see all 64 examples)See more occupations related to this technology.
  • Device drivers or system software — Microsoft DirectXSee more occupations related to this technology.
  • Document management software — Adobe Systems Adobe Acrobat Hot technology ; Document management system softwareSee more occupations related to this technology.
  • Electronic mail software — Google Gmail; IBM Notes Hot technology ; Microsoft Exchange Hot technology ; Microsoft Outlook Hot technologySee more occupations related to this technology.
  • Enterprise application integration software — Atlassian Bamboo Hot technology ; Extensible markup language XML Hot technology ; Microsoft SQL Server Integration Services SSIS Hot technology ; Oracle Fusion Middleware Hot technology (see all 7 examples)See more occupations related to this technology.
  • Enterprise resource planning ERP software Hot technology — Microsoft Dynamics GP Hot technology ; NetSuite ERP Hot technology ; Oracle Hyperion Hot technology ; Oracle JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Hot technology (see all 10 examples)See more occupations related to this technology.
  • Enterprise system management software — IBM Power Systems softwareSee more occupations related to this technology.
  • Expert system software — Ansible software Hot technologySee more occupations related to this technology.
  • File versioning software — Git Hot technology ; Version control softwareSee more occupations related to this technology.
  • Filesystem software — File server softwareSee more occupations related to this technology.
  • Financial analysis software — Delphi Technology; Oracle E-Business Suite FinancialsSee more occupations related to this technology.
  • Geographic information system — ESRI ArcGIS software Hot technology ; Geographic information system GIS software Hot technologySee more occupations related to this technology.
  • Graphical user interface development software — Graphical user interface GUI builder software; Graphical user interface GUI design software; Salesforce Visualforce Hot technologySee more occupations related to this technology.
  • Graphics or photo imaging software — Adobe Systems Adobe Creative Cloud Hot technology ; JamBoard; SmugMug Flickr Hot technology ; Trimble SketchUp Pro Hot technology (see all 10 examples)See more occupations related to this technology.
  • Human resources software — Human resource management software HRMSSee more occupations related to this technology.
  • Industrial control software — Supervisory control and data acquisition SCADA software Hot technologySee more occupations related to this technology.
  • Information retrieval or search software — Apache Avro; LexisNexisSee more occupations related to this technology.
  • Instant messaging software — Blink; GroupMeSee more occupations related to this technology.
  • Internet browser software — Apple Safari; Microsoft Internet Explorer; Mozilla Firefox; Web browser softwareSee more occupations related to this technology.
  • Internet protocol IP multimedia subsystem software — Voice over internet protocol VoIP system software Hot technologySee more occupations related to this technology.
  • Medical software — Epic Systems Hot technologySee more occupations related to this technology.
  • Metadata management software — CA Erwin Data Modeler; Talend Data FabricSee more occupations related to this technology.
  • Network conferencing software — LogMeIn GoToWebinarSee more occupations related to this technology.
  • Network monitoring software — Nagios Hot technology ; Wireshark Hot technologySee more occupations related to this technology.
  • Network operation system software — IBM z/OS operating systemsSee more occupations related to this technology.
  • Network security and virtual private network VPN equipment software — Firewall software; Network intrusion detection software; Virtual private networking VPN software Hot technologySee more occupations related to this technology.
  • Object or component oriented development software — Advanced business application programming ABAP Hot technology ; Apache Spark Hot technology ; Objective C Hot technology ; Scala Hot technology (see all 36 examples)See more occupations related to this technology.
  • Object oriented data base management software — Hibernate ORM; PostgreSQL Hot technologySee more occupations related to this technology.
  • Office suite software — LibreOffice; Microsoft Office Hot technologySee more occupations related to this technology.
  • Operating system software — Microsoft Windows Server Hot technology ; Oracle Solaris Hot technology ; Red Hat Enterprise Linux Hot technology ; UNIX Shell Hot technology (see all 25 examples)See more occupations related to this technology.
  • Platform interconnectivity software — Migration softwareSee more occupations related to this technology.
  • Portal server software — Apache HTTP Server Hot technologySee more occupations related to this technology.
  • Presentation software — Google Slides; Microsoft PowerPoint Hot technologySee more occupations related to this technology.
  • Process mapping and design software — Microsoft Visio Hot technologySee more occupations related to this technology.
  • Program testing software — Hewlett Packard LoadRunner; IBM Rational Robot; JUnit Hot technology ; Selenium Hot technology (see all 40 examples)See more occupations related to this technology.
  • Project management software — Atlassian JIRA Hot technology ; Confluence Hot technology ; Microsoft Teams; Oracle Primavera Enterprise Project Portfolio Management Hot technology (see all 6 examples)See more occupations related to this technology.
  • Requirements analysis and system architecture software — IBM Rational RequisitePro; Requirements management software; Unified modeling language UML Hot technologySee more occupations related to this technology.
  • Spreadsheet software — Google Sheets; Microsoft Excel Hot technologySee more occupations related to this technology.
  • Storage networking software — Amazon Simple Storage Service S3 Hot technology ; Storage area network SAN softwareSee more occupations related to this technology.
  • Transaction security and virus protection software — Antivirus software; Encryption software; McAfee; Symantec Hot technology (see all 5 examples)See more occupations related to this technology.
  • Transaction server software — Customer information control system CICS; IBM Middleware; Microsoft Internet Information Service IIS; Object Management Group Object Request Broker (see all 5 examples)See more occupations related to this technology.
  • Video conferencing software — Cisco Systems Webex; FaceTime; Google Meet; LogMeIn GoToMeeting (see all 5 examples)See more occupations related to this technology.
  • Video creation and editing software — Adobe Systems Adobe After Effects Hot technology ; Flipgrid; Screencastify; YouTube Hot technology (see all 5 examples)See more occupations related to this technology.
  • Web page creation and editing software — Adobe Systems Adobe Dreamweaver; Google Sites; LinkedIn Hot technology ; Social media sites Hot technologySee more occupations related to this technology.
  • Web platform development software — Backbone.js Hot technology ; Microsoft ASP.NET Core MVC Hot technology ; React Hot technology ; Spring Framework Hot technology (see all 28 examples)See more occupations related to this technology.
  • Word processing software — 3M Post-it App; Google Docs Hot technology ; Microsoft OneNote; Microsoft Word Hot technology (see all 5 examples)See more occupations related to this technology.

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Knowledge

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  • Computers and Electronics — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.See more occupations related to this knowledge.
  • English Language — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.See more occupations related to this knowledge.
  • Engineering and Technology — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.See more occupations related to this knowledge.
  • Mathematics — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.See more occupations related to this knowledge.

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Skills

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  • Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.See more occupations related to this skill.
  • Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.See more occupations related to this skill.
  • Programming — Writing computer programs for various purposes.See more occupations related to this skill.
  • Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively.See more occupations related to this skill.
  • Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.See more occupations related to this skill.
  • Writing — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.See more occupations related to this skill.
  • Monitoring — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.See more occupations related to this skill.
  • Active Learning — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.See more occupations related to this skill.
  • Complex Problem Solving — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.See more occupations related to this skill.
  • Quality Control Analysis — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.See more occupations related to this skill.
  • Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.See more occupations related to this skill.
  • Operations Analysis — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.See more occupations related to this skill.
  • Systems Analysis — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.See more occupations related to this skill.
  • Science — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.See more occupations related to this skill.
  • Systems Evaluation — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.See more occupations related to this skill.
  • Time Management — Managing one’s own time and the time of others.See more occupations related to this skill.

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Abilities

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  • Deductive Reasoning — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Inductive Reasoning — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Problem Sensitivity — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Written Comprehension — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Information Ordering — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Near Vision — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Oral Comprehension — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Oral Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Written Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Speech Recognition — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Flexibility of Closure — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound) that is hidden in other distracting material.See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Fluency of Ideas — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas is important, not their quality, correctness, or creativity).See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Category Flexibility — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Originality — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem.See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Selective Attention — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Speech Clarity — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.See more occupations related to this ability.

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Work Activities

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  • Working with Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Analyzing Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Developing and Building Teams — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Developing Objectives and Strategies — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Scheduling Work and Activities — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.See more occupations related to this activity.

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Detailed Work Activities

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  • Develop testing routines or procedures.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Compile technical information or documentation.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Report maintenance or equipment problems to appropriate personnel.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Document operational activities.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Analyze data to identify or resolve operational problems.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Troubleshoot issues with computer applications or systems.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Collaborate with others to determine design specifications or details.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Document design or development procedures.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Develop detailed project plans.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Test software performance.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Test computer system operations to ensure proper functioning.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Monitor computer system performance to ensure proper operation.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Manage documentation to ensure organization or accuracy.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Recommend changes to improve computer or information systems.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Create databases to store electronic data.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Install computer software.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Develop performance metrics or standards related to information technology.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Provide customer service to clients or users.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Analyze data to identify trends or relationships among variables.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Read documents to gather technical information.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Evaluate utility of software or hardware technologies.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Collaborate with others to resolve information technology issues.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Assess database performance.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Modify software programs to improve performance.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Prepare data for analysis.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Provide recommendations to others about computer hardware.See more occupations related to this activity.

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Work Context

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  • Electronic Mail — 96% responded “Every day.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Face-to-Face Discussions — 85% responded “Every day.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Spend Time Sitting — 77% responded “Continually or almost continually.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Work With Work Group or Team — 67% responded “Extremely important.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Importance of Being Exact or Accurate — 56% responded “Extremely important.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Indoors, Environmentally Controlled — 78% responded “Every day.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Telephone — 48% responded “Every day.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Contact With Others — 44% responded “Constant contact with others.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Time Pressure — 33% responded “Every day.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Duration of Typical Work Week — 54% responded “40 hours.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Freedom to Make Decisions — 63% responded “Some freedom.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Structured versus Unstructured Work — 59% responded “Some freedom.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results — 42% responded “Important results.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Coordinate or Lead Others — 59% responded “Very important.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Importance of Repeating Same Tasks — 30% responded “Very important.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Level of Competition — 54% responded “Highly competitive.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions — 33% responded “More than half the time.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Frequency of Conflict Situations — 50% responded “Once a month or more but not every week.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Frequency of Decision Making — 44% responded “Once a year or more but not every month.”See more occupations related to this work context.

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Job Zone

Title Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed
Education Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor’s degree, but some do not.
Related Experience A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.
Job Training Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.
Job Zone Examples Many of these occupations involve coordinating, supervising, managing, or training others. Examples include real estate brokers, sales managers, database administrators, graphic designers, chemists, art directors, and cost estimators.
SVP Range (7.0 to < 8.0)

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Education


Percentage of Respondents
Education Level Required
70   Bachelor’s degree
15   Associate’s degree
7   Post-secondary certificate

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Interests

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  • Investigative — Investigative occupations frequently involve working with ideas, and require an extensive amount of thinking. These occupations can involve searching for facts and figuring out problems mentally.See more occupations related to this interest.
  • Conventional — Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and routines. These occupations can include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to follow.See more occupations related to this interest.
  • Realistic — Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others.See more occupations related to this interest.

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Work Styles

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  • Attention to Detail — Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.See more occupations related to this work style.
  • Analytical Thinking — Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.See more occupations related to this work style.
  • Dependability — Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.See more occupations related to this work style.
  • Adaptability/Flexibility — Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.See more occupations related to this work style.
  • Integrity — Job requires being honest and ethical.See more occupations related to this work style.
  • Persistence — Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.See more occupations related to this work style.
  • Cooperation — Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.See more occupations related to this work style.
  • Initiative — Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.See more occupations related to this work style.
  • Stress Tolerance — Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high-stress situations.See more occupations related to this work style.
  • Achievement/Effort — Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.See more occupations related to this work style.
  • Self-Control — Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.See more occupations related to this work style.
  • Independence — Job requires developing one’s own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.See more occupations related to this work style.
  • Innovation — Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems.See more occupations related to this work style.
  • Leadership — Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.See more occupations related to this work style.
  • Concern for Others — Job requires being sensitive to others’ needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.See more occupations related to this work style.

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Work Values

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  • Achievement — Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.See more occupations related to this work value.
  • Working Conditions — Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.See more occupations related to this work value.
  • Independence — Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.See more occupations related to this work value.

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15-1299.01 Web Administrators
15-1299.08 Computer Systems Engineers/Architects

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Wages & Employment Trends

Median wage data for Software Developers and Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers.
Employment data for Software Developers and Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers.
Industry data for Software Developers and Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers.

Median wages (2020) $52.95 hourly, $110,140 annual
State wages
 
Local wages
  
Employment (2020) 1,847,900 employees
Projected growth (2020-2030) Much faster than average (15% or higher) Much faster than average (15% or higher)
Projected job openings (2020-2030) 189,200
State trends
 
Top industries (2020)
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Information

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2020 wage data external site and 2020-2030 employment projections external site. “Projected growth” represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2020-2030). “Projected job openings” represent openings due to growth and replacement.

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Sources of Additional Information

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Disclaimer: Sources are listed to provide additional information on related jobs, specialties, and/or industries. Links to non-DOL Internet sites are provided for your convenience and do not constitute an endorsement.

  • American Society for Quality external site
  • American Software Testing Qualifications Board external site
  • Association for Computing Machinery external site
  • Center of Excellence for Information and Computing Technology external site
  • CompTIA external site
  • CompTIA Association of IT Professionals external site
  • Computing Research Association external site
  • IEEE external site
  • IEEE Computer Society external site
  • Institute for Certification of Computing Professionals external site
  • International Software Testing Qualifications Board external site
  • National Center for Women and Information Technology external site
  • Occupational Outlook Handbook: Software developers, quality assurance analysts, and testers external site
  • Project Management Institute external site
  • Quality Assurance Institute external site
  • Society of Women Engineers external site

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