A person filling the this role should have these skills:
- Knowledge of testing approaches and techniques
- Diagnostic and problem-solving skills
- Knowledge of the system or application being tested (desirable)
- Knowledge of networking and system architecture (desirable)
Where automated testing is required, consider requiring these additional qualifications:
- Training in the appropriate use of test automation tools
- Experience using test automation tools
- Programming skills
- Debugging and diagnostic skills
Note:
Specific skill requirements vary depending on the type of testing that you are
conducting. For example, the skills needed to successfully use system load-testing
automation tools are different from those needed for the automation of system
functional testing. |