Application Test Engineer
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A technical role that conducts test planning, test design, execution, and result analysis for software applications to ensure quality.
Description
Application Test Engineers are specialists who perform testing activities to ensure the quality of developed software applications. They formulate test plans based on requirements, design test cases, execute manual and automated tests, report and track bugs using bug management tools, and analyze test results, covering a wide range of tasks. They achieve efficiency through collaboration with test automation tools and CI/CD pipelines, work with development teams to promote quality improvement, and play important roles in improving test processes and introducing and operating automation.
Future Outlook
Demand is on an upward trend due to DX promotion and increasing emphasis on quality. Advancements in efficiency technologies through test automation and AI utilization will further enhance the market value of those possessing these skills.
Personality Traits
Attentive / Curious or inquisitive / Excellent communication skills / Strong in logical thinking
Work Style
Business Company Employment / Contract Development / Flexitime / Full Remote / In-house Development / SIer
Career Path
Junior Test Engineer → Test Engineer → Senior Test Engineer → QA Leader/QA Manager → Quality Assurance Department Manager
Required Skills
Bug Management Tools / Programming / SQL / Test Automation Tools / Test Case Design / Test Plan Formulation / Testing Techniques
Recommended Skills
CI/CD Tools / English Document Reading / Performance Testing / Test Management Tools
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Requires logical analysis of system behavior and requirement specifications. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Attention to detail is necessary to avoid missing subtle specification discrepancies or bugs. |
| Planning & Organization | High planning ability is required for test planning and test case design. |
| Problem Solving | Problem-solving skills are essential to identify root causes of failures and devise reproduction methods. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Mainly desk work with low physical demands. |
Related Qualifications
- Fundamental Information Technology Engineer Exam
- ISTQB Foundation Level
- JSTQB Certified Test Engineer Qualification
Aliases
- QA Engineer
- Quality Assurance Engineer
- Software Test Engineer
- Test Engineer
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- System Engineer
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