Job Description

Software quality assurance analysts perform in-depth testing of products. They diagnose problems, recommend solutions, and determine if program requirements have been met.

Necessary Education

Varies – some formal college education to Bachelor’s Degree

Helpful High School Courses

English, Mathematics, Business courses, Computer Applications

Working Conditions

• Normally work in offices or laboratories in comfortable surroundings
  
• Usually work about 40 hours a week, but may also work evenings or weekends as necessary
  
• May telecommute
  

Salary Range

• 2003, Delaware average annual salary, $71,140
• 2003, Delaware average hourly wage, $34.20
  

• Relevant work experience can be very helpful for obtaining a job
  
• May work independently as contractors or self-employed consultants
  
• May be promoted to senior or lead systems analyst
  
• With leadership ability, may become project managers, managers of information systems, or chief information officers
  
• Certification is a way to demonstrate a level of competency or quality
  

Personal Qualities and Interests

     You:

• Have knowledge and experience related to computer systems and technologies
  
• Have strong problem-solving and analytical skills
  
• Have good communication and interpersonal skills
  
• Are willing to stay current in the field
  
• Are able to concentrate and pay close attention to detail
  
• Are able to work independently and as part of a team
  

Did you know?

• This field is projected to be among the fastest growing occupations

Additional Information

• Occupational Outlook Handbook: http://www.bls.gov/oco
• IEEE Computer Society http://www.computer.org
  
• Association for Computing Machinery (ACM): http:///www.acm.org

  
  

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