Job description
As participants in the software
development process, software testers help develop the test plan and
evaluate the quality of software components. Their role is to detect
major software flaws (e.g. bugs, errors, failures, breakdowns, risks) in
order to fix them and ensure the performance of the developed systems.
Specifically, testers analyze the
context of software systems and apply testing types and levels
(component, integration, system, and acceptance tests) to various
software development models. They conduct static tests (based on
detection, correction and improvement). Afterwards, they write an
evaluation and incident report.
Testers have a big responsibility;
they inform the testing manager of all the improvements to be made. The
work of an entire team of software designers and developers depends on
their analysis. They play an increasingly important role on project
teams, as the quality process is becoming stricter.
Skills
• Education: College diploma (DEC in Quebec) in computers, bachelor’s degree in
computers, software design or any other computer application development specialty
computers, software design or any other computer application development specialty
• Master general principles and software testing methods
• Thorough knowledge of software development concepts
• Knowledge of functional and structural testing design techniques
• Be
familiar with the various software development models, including
V-development and iterative models and be able to conduct tests as part
of a lifecycle model
• International Software Testing Qualifications Board (IST QB) Foundation level certification*
• Differentiate between the developer’s and tester’s mindset
• Bilingualism, for Quebec professionals: excellent command of French and English, both
spoken and written
spoken and written
* Information available from the Canadian Software Testing Board (CSTB)
Personal qualities
• Critical thinking skills
• Analytical skills and ability to see the big picture
• Organizational skills
• Sense of responsibility
• Independent judgment
• Self-sufficiency, resourcefulness
• Aptitude for teamwork
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