A Software QA Engineer or Tester designs and runs in-depth diagnostic tests to evaluate software and check for problems before new products are marketed. Pilots software and applies tests to check for errors and glitches.
New workers start at around £20,596. Normal pay is £35,800 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £61,459
Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons in London, and do not distinguish between full and part-time jobs
| Skills | Importance |
|---|---|
| Critical Thinking | 75% |
| Reading Comprehension | 73% |
| Active Learning | 72% |
| Active Listening | 65% |
| Speaking | 62% |
| Mathematics | 61% |
| Writing | 61% |
| Learning Strategies | 59% |
| Monitoring | 59% |
| Science | 48% |
