Identify, analyze, and document problems with program function, output, online screen, or content.
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Document software defects, using a bug tracking system, and report defects to software developers.
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Develop testing programs that address areas such as database impacts, software scenarios, regression testing, negative testing, error or bug retests, or usability.
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Design test plans, scenarios, scripts, or procedures.
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Document test procedures to ensure replicability and compliance with standards.
Source: O*NET (2022)
Sample Job Titles:
Software Engineers
DevOps Engineers
Software Developers
Java Developers
Full Stack Developers
Outlook in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD MSA (Metropolitan Statistical Area)
Employment (Q1 2022) 24,935
Projected Annual Growth 2%
Average Entry Level Salary $66,800
Median Salary $102,600
Source: JobsEQ by Chmura, accessed August 20, 2022. Analysis conducted in August 2022 by Greater Washington Partnership. Data above represents job postings from the January 2021-December 2021.
Source: JobsEQ by Chmura, accessed August 20, 2022. Analysis conducted in August 2022 by Greater Washington Partnership. Data above represents job postings from the January 2021-December 2021.
Preferred Certifications
(Entry level jobs requiring a high school diploma, Associate’s degree, and Bachelor's degree)
Top Secret-Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI Clearance)
Security Clearance
Secret Clearance
CompTIA Security+
Full Scope Polygraph (FSP Clearance)
IAT Level II Certification
Certified Information Systems Security Professional
Top Secret Clearance
CompTIA Security+ CE
ITIL Certifications
Top 10 Skills Requested
(entry level jobs requiring up through a bachelor’s degree)
Computer Science
Software Engineering
Java (Programming Language)
Agile Methodology
Software Development
Python (Programming Language)
JavaScript (Programming Language)
SQL (Programming Language)
Linux
Automation
Source: Lightcast™ accessed August 10, 2022
Outlook in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV MSA MSA (Metropolitan Statistical Area)
Employment (Q1 2022) 11,096
Projected Annual Growth 2.2%
Average Entry Level Salary $66,900
Median Salary $101,300
Source: JobsEQ by Chmura, accessed August 20, 2022. Analysis conducted in August 2022 by Greater Washington Partnership. Data above represents job postings from the January 2021-December 2021.
Source: JobsEQ by Chmura, accessed August 20, 2022. Analysis conducted in August 2022 by Greater Washington Partnership. Data above represents job postings from the January 2021-December 2021.
Preferred Certifications
(Entry level jobs requiring a high school diploma, Associate’s degree, and Bachelor's degree)
Top Secret-Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI Clearance)
Security Clearance
Secret Clearance
Top Secret Clearance
CompTIA Security+
Certified Information Systems Security Professional
IAT Level II Certification
GIAC Certifications
CompTIA Security+ CE
Salesforce Certification
Top 10 Skills Requested
(entry level jobs requiring up through a bachelor’s degree)
Salesforce Certification
Salesforce Certification
Java (Programming Language)
Software Engineering
Software Development
Python (Programming Language)
JavaScript (Programming Language)
Amazon Web Services
SQL (Programming Language)
Automation
Source: Lightcast™ accessed August 10, 2022
Outlook in the Richmond, VA MSA MSA (Metropolitan Statistical Area)
Employment (Q1 2022) 9,167
Projected Annual Growth 2.1%
Average Entry Level Salary $82,300
Median Salary $108,700
Source: JobsEQ by Chmura, accessed August 20, 2022. Analysis conducted in August 2022 by Greater Washington Partnership. Data above represents job postings from the January 2021-December 2021.
Source: JobsEQ by Chmura, accessed August 20, 2022. Analysis conducted in August 2022 by Greater Washington Partnership. Data above represents job postings from the January 2021-December 2021.
Preferred Certifications
(Entry level jobs requiring a high school diploma, Associate’s degree, and Bachelor's degree)
Salesforce Certification
Salesforce Certified Administrator
Security Clearance
Secret Clearance
Software Development Engineer in Test
Certified Information Systems Security Professional
Microsoft Certified Professional
Salesforce Certified Advanced Administrator
AWS Certified Solutions Architect
AWS Certified Developer
Top 10 Skills Requested
(entry level jobs requiring up through a bachelor’s degree)
