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	Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers	Software Developers	Information Security Analysts	Data Warehousing Specialists	Computer Systems Engineers/Architects	Database Administrators
SUMMARY	37% Low Risk	27% Low Risk	28% Low Risk	27% Low Risk	16% Minimal Risk	25% Low Risk
JOB SCORE	6.3/10	7.9/10	6.3/10	5.7/10	6.7/10	4.3/10
POLLING	54% (Moderate Risk, Based on 480 votes)	There hasn't been enough votes on this occupation yet	57% (Moderate Risk, Based on 764 votes)	57% (Moderate Risk, Based on 91 votes)	56% (Moderate Risk, Based on 622 votes)	56% (Moderate Risk, Based on 179 votes)
GROWTH by year 2034	10.0%	15.8%	28.5%	8.7%	8.2%	-0.7%
WAGES	$102,610 or $49.33 per hour	$133,080 or $63.98 per hour	$124,910 or $60.05 per hour	$135,980 or $65.37 per hour	$108,970 or $52.39 per hour	$104,620 or $50.29 per hour
VOLUME as of 2024	199,800	1,654,440	179,430	64,770	439,380	73,180
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DESCRIPTION	Develop and execute software tests to identify software problems and their causes. Test system modifications to prepare for implementation. Document software and application defects using a bug tracking system and report defects to software or web developers. Create and maintain databases of known defects. May participate in software design reviews to provide input on functional requirements, operational characteristics, product designs, and schedules.	Research, design, and develop computer and network software or specialized utility programs. Analyze user needs and develop software solutions, applying principles and techniques of computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis. Update software or enhance existing software capabilities. May work with computer hardware engineers to integrate hardware and software systems, and develop specifications and performance requirements. May maintain databases within an application area, working individually or coordinating database development as part of a team.	Plan, implement, upgrade, or monitor security measures for the protection of computer networks and information. Assess system vulnerabilities for security risks and propose and implement risk mitigation strategies. May ensure appropriate security controls are in place that will safeguard digital files and vital electronic infrastructure. May respond to computer security breaches and viruses.	Design, model, or implement corporate data warehousing activities. Program and configure warehouses of database information and provide support to warehouse users.	Design and develop solutions to complex applications problems, system administration issues, or network concerns. Perform systems management and integration functions.	Administer, test, and implement computer databases, applying knowledge of database management systems. Coordinate changes to computer databases. Identify, investigate, and resolve database performance issues, database capacity, and database scalability. May plan, coordinate, and implement security measures to safeguard computer databases.

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