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64980.0000 78490.0000 95350.0000

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Short Description:

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. Participate in software design reviews to provide input on functional requirements, operational characteristics, product designs, and schedules.

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 

Job Zones

  • Education: Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
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  • Job Training: Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, or vocational training.
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  • Specific Vocational Preparation in years: 2-4 years of preparation (7.0 to < 8.0)

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