A Test Analyst (also called Test Engineer, QA Test Analyst, or simply QA Analyst) plays a crucial role in ensuring that software products meet business requirements and function reliably.
They work as part of development or QA teams to design tests, validate software behavior, and report defects. Test Analysts often bridge the gap between business requirements and technical implementation, helping ensure quality all the way through to release.
Key Skills
Analyse requirements and define test scope
Design and maintain test plans, cases, and scripts
Perform manual and automated testing
Log, track, and verify defects with developers
Report testing progress and quality metrics
Support test strategy, risk assessment, and environment setup
Conduct reviews and non-functional testing as required
Integrate testing into CI/CD pipelines
Collaborate within Agile or Scrum teams to ensure software quality
Salary Range
$60,000 - $102,000 (Median: $78,063)*
*Source: Payscale
Average Weekly Hours
40 hours (vs. all jobs average of 44 hours)*
*Source: Job Outlook
Main Industries
In demand across tech, finance, telecommunications, retail, ecommerce, healthcare, government, energy and many product or services companies.
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*Sources: payscale.com.au and joboutlook.gov.au – All information is to be used as a guide only, and are accurate at the time of publication.
