Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers

1. 01Identify, analyze, and document problems with program function, output, online screen, or content.AI could speed this up a lot
2. 02Document software defects, using a bug tracking system, and report defects to software developers.People already use AI for this at work
3. 03Develop testing programs that address areas such as database impacts, software scenarios, regression testing, negative testing, error or bug retests, or usability.AI could speed this up a lot
4. 04Design test plans, scenarios, scripts, or procedures.AI could speed this up a lot
5. 05Document test procedures to ensure replicability and compliance with standards.AI could speed this up a lot
6. 06Provide feedback and recommendations to developers on software usability and functionality.People already use AI for this at work
7. 07Install, maintain, or use software testing programs.AI could speed this up a lot
8. 08Test system modifications to prepare for implementation.People already use AI for this at work
9. 09Create or maintain databases of known test defects.AI could speed this up a lot
10. 10Develop or specify standards, methods, or procedures to determine product quality or release readiness.AI could speed this up a lot

Tasks from O*NET® 31.0 (US Department of Labor, CC BY 4.0, changed by us), most important first. “Already use” comes from Anthropic’s data on real work chats with Claude; “could speed up” from task ratings made with GPT-4 in 2023.

AI touches every main task of this job in some way. Your edge is judgment: knowing when AI’s work is right, and checking it before it counts.

Official connectors that let an AI assistant work inside the apps software developers use. Each is made by the app’s own maker.

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