High Automation Risk
This role has an above-average probability of significant AI or automation disruption. Consider upskilling and monitoring AI tooling in this sector.
Test Analyst (2819)
👤 For candidates
🤖 Enhance with AI
- ›Leverage AI-powered test automation tools for faster execution
- ›Use Copilot to draft defect reports and documentation efficiently
- ›Apply data analytics to identify patterns in software defects
📈 Disruption outlook
% risk of significant disruption
🎓 Learn now
📚 For full-time, part-time & evening courses on the Isle of Man, visit University College Isle of Man (UCM)
🏢 For employers
🔄 Alternatives
Automates routine test execution and defect logging
Generates test scripts and summarises defect reports
Handles regression testing and compliance documentation
⚡ Recommendation
🔀 Hybrid approachCombine AI tools with human QA for complex analysis and communication
Microsoft Copilot & M365
Draft and refine test documentation and reports
Automate defect tracking and test result workflows
Generate and review test scripts using AI
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers
O*NET 15-1253.00
🏢 For Employers
This role scores highly for automation potential. You may want to consider a technological solution - or redesign the role to focus on tasks that benefit from human judgement.
👤 For Candidates
This role is highly automatable. Unless you can augment your work using AI tools, long-term prospects in this area may be limited. Consider building complementary skills that are harder to automate.
Job Description
Automation Risk
This role involves a high proportion of routine and augmented tasks, such as test execution, defect logging, and documentation, which are increasingly supported or replaced by test automation tools and AI. However, tasks requiring critical judgment, domain-specific feedback, and collaborative design review remain less automatable. Overall, the role is at high risk of partial automation, but significant human input is still required for complex analysis and stakeholder communication.
Task analysis
- Design and execute test plans, scenarios, and scripts for financial software applications.
- Identify, analyze, and document software defects using a bug tracking system.
- Communicate findings and recommendations to developers and QA team members.
- Participate in software design reviews to provide input on functional requirements and product quality.
- Maintain databases of known defects and track their resolution status.
- Test system modifications and regression test prior to software release.
- Document test procedures and ensure compliance with QA standards.
- Provide feedback on software usability and suggest improvements.
Occupational Classification
UK Salary Benchmark
Scientific research and development · ONS ASHE 2024 annual earnings
👤 For Candidates
AI & future-of-work guidance
🤖 Enhance with AI
- ›Leverage AI-powered test automation tools for faster execution
- ›Use Copilot to draft defect reports and documentation efficiently
- ›Apply data analytics to identify patterns in software defects
📈 Disruption outlook
% risk of significant disruption
🎓 Learn now
📚 For full-time, part-time & evening courses on the Isle of Man, visit University College Isle of Man (UCM)
🏢 For Employers
Strategic hiring options & technology alternatives
🔄 Alternatives
Automates routine test execution and defect logging
Generates test scripts and summarises defect reports
Handles regression testing and compliance documentation
⚡ Recommendation
🔀 Hybrid approachCombine AI tools with human QA for complex analysis and communication
Microsoft Copilot & M365
Draft and refine test documentation and reports
Automate defect tracking and test result workflows
Generate and review test scripts using AI
Key Skills
Knowledge Areas
O*NET Competency Skills
Alternative Career Paths
Focuses on designing and implementing automated testing frameworks and scripts.
Translates business requirements into technical specifications and supports solution design.
Develops and maintains software applications, often collaborating closely with QA.
Supports project management activities, including scheduling, documentation, and stakeholder communication.
Manages product backlog and prioritizes features based on business value and quality feedback.
Also Consider
🔥 Hot Technologies
In-demand tools for this occupation (O*NET)
Work Activities
General work activities from O*NET
- Working with Computers
- Getting Information
- Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
- Processing Information
- Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
- Analyzing Data or Information
- Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
- Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
- Documenting/Recording Information
- Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
- Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
- Making Decisions and Solving Problems
- Thinking Creatively
- Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
- Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
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