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
👤 For candidates
🤖 Enhance with AI
- ›Leverage AI-driven test management tools for faster execution
- ›Automate regression testing using script generators and Copilot
- ›Use AI analytics to identify defect patterns and optimise tests
📈 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 test execution and defect triage
Streamlines routine test reporting and traceability
External teams handle routine regression testing
⚡ Recommendation
🔀 Hybrid approachCombine human analysis with AI for routine tasks, maximising efficiency and quality.
Microsoft Copilot & M365
Draft test plans and completion reports automatically
Automate defect tracking and test traceability workflows
Build custom AI agents for test execution support
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 contains a high proportion of routine and augmented tasks, such as test execution, traceability, and reporting, which are increasingly automated by modern test management and AI tools. However, tasks involving team collaboration, nuanced analysis, and stakeholder communication still require significant human input, keeping automation risk moderate-high and AI exposure high.
Task analysis
- Review and sign off requirements and design specifications.
- Create Test Plans and Completion Reports.
- Design, execute and manage tests, including defect tracking.
- Ensure traceability of tests to requirements.
- Report progress to stakeholders.
- Develop reusable regression test cases.
- Participate in collaborative team discussions to resolve defects.
- Analyze test results and provide feedback to developers.
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-driven test management tools for faster execution
- ›Automate regression testing using script generators and Copilot
- ›Use AI analytics to identify defect patterns and optimise tests
📈 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 test execution and defect triage
Streamlines routine test reporting and traceability
External teams handle routine regression testing
⚡ Recommendation
🔀 Hybrid approachCombine human analysis with AI for routine tasks, maximising efficiency and quality.
Microsoft Copilot & M365
Draft test plans and completion reports automatically
Automate defect tracking and test traceability workflows
Build custom AI agents for test execution support
Key Skills
Knowledge Areas
O*NET Competency Skills
Alternative Career Paths
Specializes in designing and implementing automated test frameworks and scripts.
Focuses on requirements gathering, process analysis, and bridging between business and IT teams.
Leads QA teams, manages test strategies, and coordinates quality initiatives.
Designs, codes, and maintains software applications, often collaborating closely with testers.
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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