Debugging Worker (Program Inspection and Correction)
でばっぐさぎょういん（ぷろぐらむけんさ・しゅうせい）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A technical job specializing in the inspection of software operations, identification, and correction of defects.
Description
Debugging workers conduct tests on software under development or in operation, detect and identify bugs, and correct them. They execute test cases in phases such as unit testing, integration testing, and system testing, and investigate causes using log analysis and debugging tools. After corrections, they perform re-testing to ensure quality. They collaborate with development teams and QA departments to contribute to software quality improvement.
Future Outlook
Stable demand is expected as the importance of software quality increases. While work processes are being streamlined by advances in test automation and AI utilization, the value of technicians with advanced analytical skills remains high.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Contract Development / Flexitime / Full Remote / In-house Development
Career Path
Test Engineer → Quality Assurance (QA) Engineer → System Engineer → Project Manager
Required Skills
Debugging Tools / Programming Languages / Software Testing / Version Control
Recommended Skills
Bug Management Tools / CI/CD Tools / Code Review / Unit Testing
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Because it is necessary to logically identify bugs from source code or logs. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because accuracy in not missing subtle differences in code or behavior is important. |
| Problem Solving | Because the ability to elucidate the root cause of bugs and correct them appropriately is required. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because it is mainly desk work with low physical load. |
Related Qualifications
- Applied Information Technology Engineer Examination
- Fundamental Information Technology Engineer Examination
Aliases
- Bug Fix Engineer
- Program Tester
- Test Engineer
Related Jobs
- Programmer
- Quality Assurance Engineer
- System Engineer
- Test Engineer