SOC 15-1253: Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers

Develop and execute software tests to identify software problems and their causes. Test system modifications to prepare for implementation. Document software and application defects using a bug tracking system and report defects to software or web developers. Create and maintain databases of known defects. May participate in software design reviews to provide input on functional requirements, operational characteristics, product designs, and schedules.

Part of 15-0000 Computer and Mathematical Occupations 15-1200 Computer Occupations 15-1250 Software and Web Developers, Programmers, and Testers

SOC 15-1253 links to 15 CIP 2020 programs in the NCES and BLS crosswalk.

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SOC occupation page CIP to SOC

SOC to CIP matches for 15-1253

11.01 Computer and Information Sciences, General

CIP code Program
11.0101 Computer and Information Sciences, General CIP to SOC
11.0103 Information Technology CIP to SOC
11.0104 Informatics CIP to SOC

11.02 Computer Programming

CIP code Program
11.0201 Computer Programming/Programmer, General CIP to SOC
11.0202 Computer Programming, Specific Applications CIP to SOC
11.0203 Computer Programming, Vendor/Product Certification CIP to SOC
11.0204 Computer Game Programming CIP to SOC
11.0205 Computer Programming, Specific Platforms CIP to SOC

11.05 Computer Systems Analysis

CIP code Program
11.0501 Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst CIP to SOC

11.07 Computer Science

CIP code Program
11.0701 Computer Science CIP to SOC

14.09 Computer Engineering

CIP code Program
14.0901 Computer Engineering, General CIP to SOC
14.0903 Computer Software Engineering CIP to SOC

15.12 Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians

CIP code Program
15.1201 Computer Engineering Technology/Technician CIP to SOC
15.1202 Computer/Computer Systems Technology/Technician CIP to SOC
15.1204 Computer Software Technology/Technician CIP to SOC

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Questions about this crosswalk

Which programs match SOC 15-1253?

SOC 15-1253 links to 15 CIP 2020 programs in the NCES and BLS crosswalk. The match list on this page links each program.

Does this crosswalk show which degree a worker needs?

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Official crosswalk: NCES and BLS, CIP 2020 to SOC 2018. NCES CIP 2020.

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