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A Test Analyst is responsible for planning, designing, and executing tests to ensure the quality and functionality of software applications. They analyze requirements, create test cases, and identify potential issues through manual or automated testing. Test Analysts document test results, report defects, and collaborate with development teams to resolve issues and improve product quality. Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and familiarity with testing methodologies and tools are essential for success in this role.

Duties / Responsibilities:

  • Identify, analyze, and document problems with program function, output, online screen, or content.
  • Document software defects using a bug-tracking system and report defects to software developers.
  • Develop testing programs that address database impacts, software scenarios, regression testing, negative testing, error or bug retests, or usability.
  • Design test plans, scenarios, scripts, or procedures.
  • Document test procedures to ensure replicability and compliance with standards.

Skills / Requirements / Qualifications

  • Database User Interface and Query Software: Airtable; Apache Hive; Blackboard software; IBM DB2 
  • Development Environment Software: Apache Maven; Apache Subversion SVN; Go; Oracle Java 2 Platform Enterprise Edition J2EE 
  • Object or Component Oriented Development Software: Apache Spark; jQuery; Objective C; Scala 
  • Program Testing Software: Hewlett Packard LoadRunner; IBM Rational Robot; JUnit; Selenium 
  • Web Platform Development Software: Django; Google Angular; React; Spring Framework 

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  • 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, 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, conservation scientists, art directors, and cost estimators.
  • Specific Vocational Preparation in years: 2-4 years of preparation (7.0 to < 8.0)

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