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Planning a Career in Software Testing? Smart Move!

Published on 25 September 17
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Low-profile careers are often overlooked these days. But I believe that software testing is a highly sought-after position in the tech industry. After all, each & every piece of the software passes through several rounds of rigorous testing to ensure that the product is working as designed before it’s released. The following post emphasize on what it takes to kick-start your career in Software testing?


If you are willing to choose software testing as your career then this is a must read! After passing out of engineering and science college, I am sure your inbox must be loaded with emails asking about software developing & testing jobs. Now if I recall my time passing as a fresh graduate, I didn’t even know there existed jobs or careers like software testing. And in the present scenario, there isn’t such a huge difference between what testers and developers get paid.
A Brief about Software Testing

Software testing and quality control are the processes by means of which application quality is improved. Like I said before, testing is done in each phase of product life cycle, i.e. from specifying of the requirement, design, coding to the user acceptance. In addition to this complex looking software structures even requires in-depth analytical and technical skill when it comes to test the applications. Knowledge of programming languages is required for unit testing, scripting skill essential for Automation testing.


Being a software tester or working in a prominent software testing company doesn’t mean that you have to be as knowledgeable or as skilled as a developer. All you require to be is a quick learner and quite detail oriented. Their prime job is to test the software in order to find defects named bugs and report regarding the same to their higher authorities. And this doesn’t mean that you require learning the code behind the software. It’s just that they require to be capable enough to read the specifications white papers, and other documentation.
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Why Becoming A Software Tester Is A Smart Move?

Now if you have ever made use of a piece of software, including apps and have been incredibly frustrated by the number of defects, then I am sure you must be well aware regarding the importance of your job. Having a degree in computers is not compulsory, but one really needs to be knowledgeable when it comes to working with different types of softwares.

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Career Levels

  • Entry level- Commonly known as junior level software testers, most people begin their careers at the entry level. Though a degree is not mandatory, but those with a BS in computers are given preference. In an entry-level position, software testers are made to primarily focus on executing basic. Which means they have to establish tests on software. Moreover, they will also learn about the bug tracking software and how to properly document defects they find.

  • Test Analyst and Senior Test Analyst- In order to be qualified as a test analyst, software testing service providers look primarily at the experience and then education. Here professionals are made to work on more complex, less established programs and functionality. In fact, they are frequently requested to attend meetings with the engineering staff once development has started so that they understand the purpose of the changes, new functionality, and future direction.

Here they get a chance to work closely with a developer. Their work is largely manual, right from creating the test plan (usually a coordinated effort with the engineers) for each new, updated, and deprecated change to mentoring of junior level testers.

  • Software Test Lead and Manager- Experience is the essential thing companies look at for. In fact, several companies have test lead positions which can be considered as a stepping stone to become a head manager. All they require is working knowledge of:
  • Unit testing
  • System testing
  • Integration testing
  • Acceptance testing
  • Functional and nonfunctional testing
  • Regression testing
An analyst might have experience with the majority of these but a manager must be able to understand each testing type to meet tight release deadlines.
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Career leaps and ideas for QA professionals
  • Product manager- This can be considered as a good fit for QA professionals. Their role is to review & analyze software on the repeated basis. They must even develop a deep understanding of the methodologies of making the quality of the software better.
  • DevOps roles- Software testers have a holistic view of the development process that can make them good release managers or engineers, product stability managers who can pursue a DevOps approach.
  • Customer experience leader- QA professionals, in general, tend to myopically focused on the user or customers. You have to consider the human element at all times. You have to embody the customer: What do they care about? And why?
  • Enterprise architect- Attention to detail and appreciation for independent are always welcomed in the fast-moving software development shops. Professionals featuring such quality makes them great candidates for enterprise architecture roles.
So, that’s all for now! Even though the worst of the global recession appears to be behind us, a QA professional can make the transition to myriad roles if motivated in the right direction.
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