§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

software tester

Software testers perform software tests.

Description

Software testers perform software tests. They may also plan and design them. They may also debug and repair software although this mainly corresponds to designers and developers. They ensure that applications function properly before delivering them to internal and external clients.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

levels of software testing software metrics software architecture models software anomalies

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

perform software unit testing address problems critically execute software tests report test findings replicate customer software issues provide software testing documentation

OPTIONALOptional competences

measure software usability debug software develop automated software tests execute integration testing plan software testing conduct ICT code review perform software recovery testing manage schedule of tasks use scripting programming develop ICT test suite

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)