Debugger (Program operation verification)
でばっがー
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A profession that conducts execution tests on programs and software to detect, analyze, and report defects.
Description
Debuggers serve as quality assurance personnel in software development, designing and executing test cases according to test plans to detect bugs, reproduce them, and perform root cause analysis. They record and report defects using bug tracking tools, conduct verification tests after fixes, and perform regression tests. In addition to manual testing, they promote test efficiency using automation tools and scripts, and collaborate with development teams and project managers to improve quality. They identify issues at various test levels and support decisions to meet release criteria.
Future Outlook
Software quality is becoming more important, with growing demand for automated testing and AI-powered testing tools. With the shift to shift-left and continuous testing, expectations are rising for debuggers who can utilize diverse testing techniques.
Personality Traits
Can pay attention to details / Good at logical thinking / Has patience
Work Style
Contract development / Flex / In-house service development / Remote / Team development
Career Path
Tester → Senior tester → Lead tester / QA lead → Quality assurance manager → QA consultant
Required Skills
Bug tracking tools / Debugging tools / OS basic operations / SQL basics / Scripting languages / Test case design
Recommended Skills
API testing / CI/CD tools / Performance testing / Programming languages / Test automation
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Because it requires logical analysis of root causes from code and logs. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because it is necessary to detect minute defects without missing them. |
| Problem Solving | Because it requires the ability to devise bug reproduction steps and identify causes. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because it is mainly desk work with little heavy labor. |
Related Qualifications
- Fundamental Information Technology Engineer
- ISTQB Certified Tester
- Software Quality Engineer (JSQE)
Aliases
- QA engineer
- Software tester
- Test engineer
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