Test analyst, Kaitātari whakamātautau
Also known as
- Test engineer, software testing analyst, software tester, quality assurance analyst, quality assurance engineer, security test analyst, tester
Test analysts create and run tests to check for software problems. They record and report any software issues to developers.
Duration
01:48 mins
Your pay could be
$62K
Lower
$80K to $131K
Most common
$185K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Test analysts
- usually work regular business hours but may work weekends and evenings or be on call
- usually work in offices
- need to be methodical, accurate and identify and solve problems
Tasks
- create and run software tests
- analyse software tests to find problems
- document software issues
- fix software issues
- track success of software changes
- learn software coding languages
- research new tools and technology
- keep software up to date
Investigative
Organised
Practical
Interests that fit this job
Interest quiz,
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Do the quizYou usually need a qualification to become a test analyst and experience may be useful.
You may need
- a New Zealand Certificate in Information Technology Essentials (Level 4)
- a bachelor's degree in information systems and technology, software engineering and computer science or similar area
- an International Software Testing Qualifications Board certificate
- experience in similar work
If you’re in school
You usually need NCEA Level 3 to do the study or training for this job.
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