Software Tester Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of a Software Tester includes the following duties and responsibilities:

  • Reviewing software requirements and preparing test scenarios.
  • Executing tests on software usability.
  • Interacting with clients to understand product requirements.
  • Participating in design reviews and providing input on requirements, product design, and potential problems.
  • Analyzing test results on database impacts, errors or bugs, and usability.
  • Preparing reports on all aspects related to the software testing carried out and reporting to the design team.

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Software Tester duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Software Tester roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.