Software Tester ICT Professionals
SaveWhat Does a Software Tester Do?
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.
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Software Anomalies
The deviations of what is standard and exceptional events during software system performance, identification of incidents that can alter the flow and the process of system execution.
These are common skills for this role, based on a European framework. Requirements vary between jobs, including in the UK. Real-world experience matters more than ticking every box - use this as a guide, not a checklist.
Skills You Need to Become a Software Tester
Essential Skills
Essential Skills
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EssentialSoftware Anomalies knowledge
The deviations of what is standard and exceptional events during software system performance, identification of incidents that can alter the flow and the process of system execution.
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EssentialSoftware Metrics knowledge
The metrics that measure a characteristic of the software system in order to determine the development of the software and evaluate it.
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EssentialLevels Of Software Testing knowledge
The levels of testing in the software development process, such as unit testing, integration testing, system testing and acceptance testing.
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EssentialSoftware Architecture Models knowledge
The set of structures and models needed to understand or describe the software system, including the software elements, the relations between them and the properties of both elements and relations.
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EssentialAddress Problems Critically skill
Identify the strengths and weaknesses of various abstract, rational concepts, such as issues, opinions, and approaches related to a specific problematic situation in order to formulate solutions and alternative methods …
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EssentialExecute Software Tests skill
Perform tests to ensure that a software product will perform flawlessly under the specified customer requirements, using specialised software tools. Apply software testing techniques and tools in order to identify …
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EssentialReport Test Findings skill
Report test results with a focus on findings and recommendations, differentiating results by levels of severity. Include relevant information from the test plan and outline the test methodologies, using metrics, …
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EssentialPerform Software Unit Testing skill
Test single units of source code to determine whether or not they are suitable for use by creating short code fragments.
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EssentialProvide Software Testing Documentation skill
Describe software testing procedures to the technical team and the analysis of test outcomes to users and clients in order to inform them about the state and efficiency of software.
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EssentialReplicate Customer Software Issues skill
Use specialised tools to replicate and analyse the conditions that caused the set of software states or outputs reported by the customer in order to provide adequate solutions.
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Optional Skills (5 of 68 displayed)
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OptionalPython (computer Programming) knowledge
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in Python.
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OptionalAgile Project Management knowledge
The agile project management approach is a methodology for planning, managing and overseeing of ICT resources in order to meet specific goals and using project management ICT tools.
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OptionalASP.NET knowledge
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in ASP.NET.
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OptionalC# knowledge
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in C#.
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OptionalLean Project Management knowledge
The lean project management approach is a methodology for planning, managing and overseeing of ICT resources in order to meet specific goals and using project management ICT tools.
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OptionalPHP knowledge
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in PHP.
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OptionalMATLAB knowledge
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in MATLAB.
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OptionalSPARQL knowledge
The computer language SPARQL is a query language for retrieval of information from a database and of documents containing the needed information. It is developed by the international standards organisation …
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OptionalCoffeescript knowledge
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in CoffeeScript.
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OptionalGroovy knowledge
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in Groovy.
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OptionalJava (computer Programming) knowledge
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in Java.
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OptionalSAS Language knowledge
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in SAS language.
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OptionalHaskell knowledge
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in Haskell.
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OptionalJavascript knowledge
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in JavaScript.
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OptionalPerl knowledge
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in Perl.
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OptionalABAP knowledge
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in ABAP.
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OptionalAJAX knowledge
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in AJAX.
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OptionalICT Performance Analysis Methods knowledge
The methods used to analyse software, ICT system and network performance which provide guidance to root causes of issues within information systems. The methods can analyse resource bottlenecks, application times, …
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OptionalMicrosoft Visual C++ knowledge
The computer program Visual C++ is a suite of software development tools for writing programs, such as compiler, debugger, code editor, code highlights, packaged in a unified user interface. It …
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OptionalObjective-c knowledge
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in Objective-C.
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OptionalRuby (computer Programming) knowledge
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in Ruby.
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OptionalSAP R3 knowledge
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in SAP R3.
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OptionalScala knowledge
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in Scala.
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OptionalScratch (computer Programming) knowledge
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in Scratch.
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OptionalTypescript knowledge
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in TypeScript.
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OptionalVbscript knowledge
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in VBScript.
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OptionalVisual Studio .NET knowledge
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in Visual Basic.
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OptionalML (computer Programming) knowledge
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in ML.
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OptionalTools For ICT Test Automation knowledge
The specialised software to execute or control tests and compare predicted testing outputs with actual testing results such as Selenium, QTP and LoadRunner
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OptionalXquery knowledge
The computer language XQuery is a query language for retrieval of information from a database and of documents containing the needed information. It is developed by the international standards organisation …
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OptionalLINQ knowledge
The computer language LINQ is a query language for retrieval of information from a database and of documents containing the needed information. It is developed by the software company Microsoft.
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OptionalSwift (computer Programming) knowledge
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in Swift.
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OptionalAPL knowledge
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in APL.
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OptionalErlang knowledge
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in Erlang.
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OptionalHardware Components knowledge
The essential components that make up a hardware system, such as liquid-crystal displays (LCD), camera sensors, microprocessors, memories, modems, batteries and their interconnections.
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OptionalPascal (computer Programming) knowledge
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in Pascal.
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OptionalProcess-based Management knowledge
The process-based management approach is a methodology for planning, managing and overseeing of ICT resources in order to meet specific goals and using project management ICT tools.
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OptionalApplication Usability knowledge
The process through which the learnability, efficiency, usefulness and ease of use of a software application can be defined and measured.
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OptionalAudit Techniques knowledge
The techniques and methods that support a systematic and independent examination of data, policies, operations and performances using computer-assisted audit tools and techniques (CAATs) such as spreadsheets, databases, statistical analysis …
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OptionalC++ knowledge
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in C++.
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OptionalCOBOL knowledge
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in COBOL.
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OptionalCommon Lisp knowledge
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in Common Lisp.
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OptionalLDAP knowledge
The computer language LDAP is a query language for retrieval of information from a database and of documents containing the needed information.
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OptionalN1QL knowledge
The computer language N1QL is a query language for retrieval of information from a database and of documents containing the needed information. It is developed by the software company Couchbase.
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OptionalOpenedge Advanced Business Language knowledge
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in OpenEdge Advanced Business Language.
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OptionalProlog (computer Programming) knowledge
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in Prolog.
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OptionalSmalltalk (computer Programming) knowledge
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in Smalltalk.
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OptionalUnstructured Data knowledge
The information that is not arranged in a pre-defined manner or does not have a pre-defined data model and is difficult to understand and find patterns in without using techniques …
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OptionalAssembly (computer Programming) knowledge
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in Assembly.
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OptionalICT Debugging Tools knowledge
The ICT tools used to test and debug programs and software code, such as GNU Debugger (GDB), Intel Debugger (IDB), Microsoft Visual Studio Debugger, Valgrind and WinDbg.
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OptionalComputer Programming knowledge
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms (e.g. object oriented programming, functional programming) and of programming languages.
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OptionalICT Project Management Methodologies knowledge
The methodologies or models for planning, managing and overseeing of ICT resources in order to meet specific goals, such methodologies are Waterfall, Incremental, V-Model, Scrum or Agile and using project …
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OptionalLisp knowledge
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in Lisp.
No book recommendations available yet.
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OptionalMDX knowledge
The computer language MDX is a query language for retrieval of information from a database and of documents containing the needed information. It is developed by the software company Microsoft.
No book recommendations available yet.
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OptionalQuery Languages knowledge
The field of standardised computer languages for retrieval of information from a database and of documents containing the needed information.
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OptionalR knowledge
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in R.
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OptionalResource Description Framework Query Language knowledge
The query languages such as SPARQL which are used to retrieve and manipulate data stored in Resource Description Framework format (RDF).
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OptionalSoftware Components Libraries knowledge
The software packages, modules, web services and resources that cover a set of related functions and the databases where these reusable components can be found.
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OptionalDebug Software skill
Repair computer code by analysing testing results, locating the defects causing the software to output an incorrect or unexpected result and removing these faults.
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OptionalManage Schedule Of Tasks skill
Maintain an overview of all the incoming tasks in order to prioritise the tasks, plan their execution, and integrate new tasks as they present themselves.
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OptionalUse Scripting Programming skill
Utilise specialised ICT tools to create computer code that is interpreted by the corresponding run-time environments in order to extend applications and automate common computer operations. Use programming languages which …
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OptionalConduct ICT Code Review skill
Examine and review systematically computer source code to identify errors in any stage of development and to improve the overall software quality.
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OptionalDevelop Automated Software Tests skill
Create software test sets in an automated manner, using specialised languages or tools, that can be performed by testing tools in order to save resources, gain efficiency and effectiveness in …
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OptionalDevelop ICT Test Suite skill
Create a series of test cases to check software behaviour versus specifications. These test cases are then to be used during subsequent testing.
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OptionalExecute Integration Testing skill
Perform testing of system or software components grouped in multiple ways to evaluate their ability to interconnect, their interface and their ability to provide global functionality.
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OptionalMeasure Software Usability skill
Check the convenience of the software product for the end user. Identify user problems and make adjustments to improve usability practice. Collect input data on how users evaluate software products.
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OptionalPerform Software Recovery Testing skill
Execute testing using specialised software tools to force failure of software in a variety of ways and checking how fast and better the software can recover against any type of …
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OptionalPlan Software Testing skill
Create and supervise tests plans. Decide on allocation of resources, tools and techniques. Set testing criteria for balancing incurred risks in case of remaining defects, adapt budgets and plan additional …
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