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In this week’s edition, let’s explore a career in software testing
As it looks and sounds, a software testing career can seem a little less glamorous or exciting compared to the glorified lives of programmers and developers. Trust us – it’s not.
The developer can create a masterpiece of software, but even perfection has flaws, which is where the objective eye of the software tester is most needed.
If you like a challenge, like to puzzle, unravel mysteries, are naturally curious and have a knack for discovering the missing links and anomalies, then software testing is for you. It is a career that requires you to be an impartial reviewer, an effective communicator, strong analytical and judgment skills, and technical skills. Read on to learn about a thriving career in it.
Software testing is the process by which quality assurance (QA) teams, also known as testers, work with software developers to build quality within the software applications with proper warranty practices and identify defects in the software. The QA team is responsible for ensuring that the software works properly according to the business requirements. After the QA teams have signed all the software, it will be released to the market. The main goal of software testing is to ensure scalable, reliable and high-quality software that meets business requirements and customer expectations.
Software developers and testers play an important role in enabling quality products for companies in various sectors of the IT industry. While developers work on developing the software code, the software tester tests the software for any bugs. Only after the tester has certified the product quality is it released to the market. Therefore, developers and testers play an equally important role in developing software products and releasing quality products.
Software testing is increasingly automated with infusion of the latest technologies including artificial intelligence, machine learning, RPA (Robotic Process Automation) etc. to accelerate testing and improve results. Modern testing requires programming skills to automate and combine testing with a more business-oriented execution to achieve the balance between technology and business expertise.
A growing industry after Covid
The software testing industry is growing at a phenomenal rate following the COVID pandemic. The need for newer and faster digital solutions in the post-Covid world has accelerated the demand for software testing. The new work-from-home culture has also increased the demand for high-quality and secure digital infrastructure, further fueling the need for software testing professionals in the IT industry.
According to Technavio, the global market share of software testing services is expected to grow by USD 34.49 billion between 2020 and 2025 and the growth momentum of the market will accelerate at a CAGR of 12%. As of February 2022, India is home to 88 unicorns with a total valuation of $295.99 billion. India is expected to be home to 60,000-62,000 startups, including more than 150 unicorns, by 2025. High-quality software, accompanied by a solid user base, is what startups need to attract valuable investment or attract potential buyers. convince. Nearly 87% of unicorns provide software products that need quality assurance. Unicorns has started hiring independent software testing companies and treats them as an equal part of the internal team to prioritize the customer experience and have a greater chance of growing valuation.
How do you become a software tester?
If individuals wish to become software testing professionals, they must be pursuing one of the following degrees, but are not limited to a BTech, BE, MCA, BCA, or BSc computers. However, one can become a software tester if he has the basic technical knowledge, strong analytical understanding, zeal to learn new QA related concepts, communication skills and is up to date with technological advancements.
You can also opt for certification courses and get software testing certification, such as ISTQB and CSTE, which can help you gain knowledge of Software Development/Test Life Cycle and other testing methods and help you become a tester.
The salary package depends on various factors including work experience, technical knowledge, job location, etc. However, the average starting salary package of a newer software tester in India is around Rs 3.6-5 LPA. Based on the years of QA experience, the salary package varies depending on the person who has the required skills.
There is huge room for growth in software testing as a person starting from an entry level role can climb the corporate ladder with hard work and professional dedication. Typically, the entry-level QA can progress as Junior QA, Senior QA, Team Leader, Manager QA, Senior Manager QA, Test Architect and many more roles. They can quickly get into a leadership role within a few years, provided they gain good final testing knowledge and should have worked on several projects in different domains.
— Written by Adeesh Jain, Senior Vice President, TestingXperts, a next-gen QA & Software Testing Company
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