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Also called applications tester, automation tester, beta tester and game tester.
$104,300
Median pay a year
186,740
People do this work
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Software Quality Assurance Analyst and Tester
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Software Quality Assurance Analyst developing and executing tests to identify software issues, documenting defects, and collaborating with developers to enhance usability and functionality
Experience
Software Quality Assurance Analyst and Tester
Where you worked
Month Year to Month Year
Identified, analyzed, and documented problems with program function, output, online screen, or content
Documented software defects using a bug tracking system and reported defects to software developers
Developed testing programs addressing database impacts, software scenarios, regression testing, and usability
Designed test plans, scenarios, scripts, and procedures to ensure thorough testing
Provided feedback and recommendations to developers on software usability and functionality
Conducted software compatibility tests with programs, hardware, operating systems, or network environments
Collaborated with field staff or customers to evaluate or diagnose problems and recommend solutions
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Identified and documented program function issuesDocumented software defects using a bug tracking systemDeveloped testing programs for various software scenariosDesigned test plans and procedures for software testingProvided feedback on software usability and functionalityMonitored bug resolution efforts and tracked successes
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Identified and documented program function issues, ensuring clarity and accuracy in reporting defects.
Developed testing programs for various software scenarios, enhancing the reliability and performance of applications.
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Documented program function issues, leading to fewer bugs reported after fixes were made
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Fewer bugs were reported after fixes were madeUser satisfaction increased with fewer errors
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Developed testing programs for various software scenarios, enhancing the reliability and performance of applications.
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Applications ran smoother with fewer crashesUser experience improved with better functionalitySoftware updates were more reliable after testing
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Testing software performance
Developing testing procedures
Recommending changes
Monitoring system performance
Testing computer operations
Installing computer software
Documenting operational activities
Assessing database performance
Evaluating software or hardware utility
Compiling technical information
Analyzing data
Modifying software programs
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What a Software Quality Assurance Analyst and Tester does
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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.
What it pays
How much does a Software Quality Assurance Analyst and Tester make?
Annual pay across the United States. The middle figure is the median: half earn less than that, and half earn more.
25th percentile
$80,310
Median
$104,300
75th percentile
$133,180
About 186,740 people do this work in the United States.
What it pays in each state
State
25th percentile
Median
75th percentile
AL
$78,520
$101,500
$130,320
AZ
$77,180
$100,650
$124,840
CA
$93,530
$128,740
$165,530
CO
$96,310
$123,690
$143,780
CT
$75,020
$97,740
$123,420
DC
$80,710
$103,340
$130,920
DE
$88,410
$106,060
$131,770
FL
$76,760
$100,210
$125,280
GA
$82,620
$103,040
$125,610
HI
$78,180
$102,930
$130,860
IA
$76,270
$88,590
$105,930
IL
$83,020
$104,910
$130,290
IN
$72,290
$87,020
$105,800
KS
$72,750
$94,490
$105,090
KY
$62,310
$79,100
$102,240
LA
$39,830
$66,810
$84,400
MA
$80,160
$122,210
$141,500
MD
$100,600
$111,100
$140,880
ME
$68,050
$86,050
$100,600
MI
$74,640
$98,720
$115,500
MN
$80,610
$101,700
$128,450
MO
$71,190
$85,530
$109,400
MS
$61,400
$79,890
$99,700
MT
$84,050
$103,930
$134,650
NC
$74,250
$100,390
$128,190
ND
$78,520
$83,920
$87,380
NE
$78,900
$98,010
$119,960
NH
$78,960
$107,100
$138,350
NJ
$91,370
$119,470
$138,690
NM
$91,780
$116,580
$132,050
NY
$86,260
$121,240
$153,680
OH
$78,380
$98,000
$106,430
OK
$60,940
$77,700
$96,090
OR
$79,400
$108,440
$146,120
PA
$69,720
$93,030
$113,190
PR
$47,610
$61,690
$82,600
RI
$89,220
$101,790
$131,050
SC
$79,990
$97,500
$108,340
SD
$55,400
$68,120
$84,950
TN
$75,570
$91,040
$105,000
TX
$79,670
$101,850
$127,760
UT
$61,530
$82,100
$106,030
VA
$98,120
$121,590
$136,870
VT
$65,070
$76,580
$104,160
WA
$96,740
$128,480
$164,470
WI
$65,770
$89,400
$118,670
WV
$48,200
$62,300
$102,080
Other names
Other names for this job
applications tester, automation tester, beta tester, game tester, performance tester, qa tester, quality assurance tester, software quality tester, software tester, systems tester, systems tester analyst, application integrator.
More names for this work
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