Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers

Information Technology · Information Support and Services

Bright outlookJob zone 4: considerable preparationO*NET 15-1253.00

Pay and outlook shown for

median pay per year, San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

$56k10th$96kMedian$134k90th

New workers start near $55,800; experienced workers reach $133,870. About 1,010 people do this job in San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX.

Job outlook

Alamo region (San Antonio and 12 surrounding counties), Texas Workforce Commission projection 2024 to 2034; U.S. figures from the BLS.

Employment change: +20.5%; Alamo region, 1,169 to 1,409 jobs · U.S. +10%
Openings a year: 97; in the Alamo region, from growth and people leaving · U.S. 14,000
Employed in 2024: 1,169; in the Alamo region · U.S. 201,700

Typical entry education: Bachelor's degree

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Skills this career uses

The skills O*NET rates most important for the job, with how much of each the work needs on a 1 to 7 scale.

Reading Comprehension4.1
Active Listening4.0
Speaking4.0
Critical Thinking3.9
Writing3.9
Monitoring3.8
Programming3.8
Quality Control Analysis3.6

What the work is

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.

Design test plans, scenarios, scripts, or procedures.
Test system modifications to prepare for implementation.
Develop testing programs that address areas such as database impacts, software scenarios, regression testing, negative testing, error or bug retests, or usability.
Document software defects, using a bug tracking system, and report defects to software developers.
Identify, analyze, and document problems with program function, output, online screen, or content.
Monitor bug resolution efforts and track successes.

Education people in this job have

Share of workers by highest education, from O*NET surveys. It shows what others did, not what you must do.

High school or less3%
Certificate9%
Some college9%
Associate degree26%
Bachelor's degree50%
Master's degree3%

Job zone 4, considerable preparation: Usually a bachelor's degree, sometimes a strong associate plus experience.

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