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Short Description:

A Quality Assurance (QA) Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and executing tests to ensure that software, products, or systems meet specified quality standards. They develop test plans, identify defects, and collaborate with development teams to resolve issues and improve product quality. QA Engineers also automate testing processes, conduct performance and security tests, and document results to ensure compliance with industry standards. Strong analytical skills, knowledge of testing tools, and an understanding of software development processes are essential for success in this role.

Duties / Responsibilities:

  • Develop tests that are able to effectively analyze product components and yield helpful feedback to identify discrepancies, defects and problems
  • Operate testing software and work with colleagues to create parameters and comparison data for improved accuracy
  • Collaborate with other departmental professionals to understand client requirements, government specifications and company policies in regard to product development
  • Verify that all product pieces and components are functioning as they should and in compliance with blueprints and carefully engineered design plans
  • Analyze testing data to determine areas where a product can be improved or modified to better meet the needs of customers
  • Resolve problems in a way that honors the company’s integrity, benefits the consumer and creates a higher quality product in the end
  • Present report findings, suggestions and detailed data to executive management in an informative manner to help them make better decisions regarding a product’s function and purpose
  • Document all proceedings and tests and guarantee that classified information remains secure and confidential
     

Skills / Requirements / Qualifications

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in quality assurance, engineering or related field.
  • Detail Oriented: Keen eye for detail and a commitment to excellence
  • Communication: Ability to communicate confidently and solve problems effectively.
  • Experience: Proven work experience in software quality assurance. Hands-on experience with automated testing tools.
  • Computer Skills: Strong knowledge of software QA methodologies, tools, and processes.
  • Interpersonal: Be open to receiving constructive feedback and turning it into process improvements. Be willing to help your teammates, share your knowledge with them, and learn from them

Job Zones

  • 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.
  • Specific Vocational Preparation in years: (7.0 to < 8.0)

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