Career path
Software QA Analyst
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 this work leans on
PRISM reads 29 signals about how a person thinks, decides and works. These are the ones this path draws on most.
- Investigative InterestsCentral
Your interest in analyzing, researching, and understanding how things work.
- Conventional InterestsImportant
Your interest in structured, detail-oriented work with clear procedures and data.
- OpennessImportant
How drawn you are to new ideas, aesthetic experiences, and unconventional approaches.
- IndependenceImportant
How much you value autonomy, self-direction, and freedom from close supervision.
- Working ConditionsModerate
How much you value variety, security, and the material conditions of work (compensation, environment).
- AchievementModerate
How much you value visible accomplishment and using your abilities to their fullest.
All 6 signals above are measured directly in the assessment. See the full method
The basics
- Field
- Technology & engineering
- Job titles you'll see
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers
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