Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers
SOC Code: 15-1253
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testerss identify, analyze, and document problems with program function, output, online screen, or content. This career typically requires considerable preparation (2-4 years). With an AI-proof score of 75.3/100, this role has high resilience to automation. Key skills include Reading Comprehension, Reading Comprehension, Speaking.
AI-Proof Score: 75.3 — High
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Median Salary
$102,610
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Job Growth
10.0%
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Training Time
Considerable preparation (2-4 years)
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Job Zone
Zone 4 / 5
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Training Cost
~$40,000
Key Skills
- •Reading Comprehension
- •Speaking
- •Active Listening
- •Critical Thinking
- •Writing
Common Tasks
- ✓Identify, analyze, and document problems with program function, output, online screen, or content.
- ✓Document software defects, using a bug tracking system, and report defects to software developers.
- ✓Develop testing programs that address areas such as database impacts, software scenarios, regression testing, negative testing, error or bug retests, or usability.
- ✓Design test plans, scenarios, scripts, or procedures.
- ✓Document test procedures to ensure replicability and compliance with standards.
Training & Resources
Why AI-Proof?
- ✅Requires hands-on physical presence and dexterity
- ✅Demands human empathy, judgment, and trust
- ✅Operates in unpredictable, variable environments
- ✅Social and regulatory barriers to full automation