1. California State University - Long Beach
Long Beach, CA • Private
In-State Tuition
$6,798
Enrollment
31,503
These experts are in charge of validating the behavior of an application and reviewing the requirements of the clients. They develop and implement functional test plans and test cases. They scan the receiver ID, check for defects and damages, and test the units to ensure proper working conditions.
Furthermore, they write serial numbers on the production track sheet, identify bugs and monitor defect tracking systems. Likewise, they update test plan status. Also, they help with researching and analyzing existing systems and program requirements.
To become a functional tester, you need a bachelor's degree in a related discipline with at least five years of prior work experience in a related role. You must be conversant with software functioning testing processes and methodologies.
The skills for this position are problem-solving and analytical skills. Functional testers are paid $72,988 on average per year, which is $35.09 per hour. Their salary falls between $59,000 and $88,000.
