What skills are required for Software Quality Assurance Engineers and Testers?

Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. 

Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents. Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively. 

Programming - Writing computer programs for various purposes. 

Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. 

Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience. 

Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action. 

Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making. 

Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions. 

Quality Control Analysis - Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance. 

Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one. 

Systems Analysis - Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes. 

Operations Analysis - Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design. 

Systems Evaluation - Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system. 

Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others. 

Science - Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems. 

Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do. 

Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions. 

Learning Strategies - Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things. 

Operation Monitoring - Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly. 

Troubleshooting - Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it. 

Technology Design - Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs. 

Persuasion - Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.