Quality Assurance Job Description

There isn't a specific job description for a QA, the role might differ between companies depending on many aspects, like the development methodology. used or even the type of their projects.

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- Develop and implement test schedule and processes for components, system, and documentation.

- Document test procedures and problems.

- Communicate test issues to project/product leaders and team in the appropriate level of detail.

- Gather, analyze, and summarize test results.

- Document findings from test results.

- Log, track, and close defects throughout the software development process.

- Evaluate the importance of test results and compare to acceptable variance in performance.

- Identify missing or erroneous test information and develop appropriate solutions.

- Develop status reports based on test completion and test findings.

- Communicate and disseminate reports to appropriate technical groups.

- Develop recommendations based on test results to improve or correct design.

- Contribute information based on test results to design, development, and documentation teams and other relevant technical groups.

- Communicate status to project/product leaders and present the implication of test results on overall project plan.