Characteristic Traits of Software Testers

Although there has been extensive research on software testing technicalities - such as testing tools and practices - little research have been conducted within human factors of software testing. In collaboration with Itera, a consultancy company, we begin to fill this research gap. Our current qualitative data-set consists of observation notes, interview transcripts, and conversation logs. Our findings suggest that creativity, being structured, having the ability to see the whole picture, having good interpersonal skills, and eagerness-to-learn are desired traits for a software tester.