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Can AI do the work of a QA tester?
Today an AI can already do 38% of this job. Architecture, the hard calls, and review still need someone who has broken production.
It does not turn that percentage into a forecast of layoffs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
QA tester
38%
AI or a robot can already do 38% of this job.
#11 / 103
View rankingQA tester
Where the time goes
Score = Σ (weight × saving). Weight is our estimate from frequency, not a time share published by O*NET. Saving is separate.
Weights are our estimate from O*NET frequency (FT). O*NET does not publish % of the week.
| Task | Share | AI | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
Identify, analyze, and document problems with program function, output, online screen, or content.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 12% | 55% | +6.6 |
Document software defects, using a bug tracking system, and report defects to software developers.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 11% | 55% | +6.1 |
Install, maintain, or use software testing programs.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 8% | 28% | +2.2 |
Monitor program performance to ensure efficient and problem-free operations.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 6% | 28% | +1.7 |
Develop testing programs that address areas such as database impacts, software scenarios, regression testing, negative testing, error or bug retests, or usability.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 6% | 48% | +2.9 |
Document test procedures to ensure replicability and compliance with standards.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 6% | 55% | +3.3 |
Create or maintain databases of known test defects.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 6% | 48% | +2.9 |
Provide feedback and recommendations to developers on software usability and functionality.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 6% | 28% | +1.7 |
Other less frequent tasks (weight estimated from frequency).EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 39% | 28% | +10.9 |
| Total | 100% | 38% |
Modelled week 100% · Public evidence 0% · Estimate 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills this job uses
- internal risk management policy
- ICT quality policy
- software anomalies
- levels of software testing
- quality standards
- quality assurance methodologies
- ICT process quality models
- set quality assurance objectives
- ensure continuous preparedness for audits
- comply with legal regulations
Sources for this job· O*NET 15-1253.00· ESCO/ISCO 2519
IS WORK OVER?
BI analyst
34%
#18 / 103
View rankingBI analyst
Where the time goes
Score = Σ (weight × saving). Weight is our estimate from frequency, not a time share published by O*NET. Saving is separate.
Weights are our estimate from O*NET frequency (FT). O*NET does not publish % of the week.
| Task | Share | AI | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
Model data, light ETL and dashboards.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 24% | 58% | +13.9 |
Write SQL, measures and docs.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 18% | 50% | +9 |
Define KPIs with the business and negotiate meaning.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Present insights and defend the number.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
Data quality, alerts and lineage.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 14% | 15% | +2.1 |
Prioritise requests and say no.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 12% | 20% | +2.4 |
| Total | 100% | 34% |
Modelled week 100% · Public evidence 0% · Estimate 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills this job uses
- Model data, light ETL and dashboards
- Write SQL, measures and docs
- Present insights and defend the number
- Data quality, alerts and lineage
- Prioritise requests and say no
- business intelligence
- analista bi
- power bi
- looker
Sources for this job· O*NET 15-2051.00· ESCO/ISCO 2511