Are you new to the IT world and thinking about starting your career as a software tester?
Or, are you a seasoned professional and are wondering about switching to Software Testing as your next career move?
This article is our attempt to aid you in this journey and be an objective source of information so you can make an informed decision. We have also explained how a testing professional can be successful in his testing journey with simple tips.
Let’s move on!!
Table of Contents:
Software Testing Career Path: Explored
Software Testing Industry Transformation
In the last few decades, the world of software testing changed beyond recognition. More and more businesses have embraced software testing not just as a necessary evil but as a value-adding activity.
To summarise these changes at a high level:
- Testing is no longer an end-of-development activity. It is much more integrated with the end-to-end software development life cycle. Tests are created at every level of software development and employed to test the software continuously during various stages. For example, Unit testing is used extensively to catch defects early and to ensure that each build is stable and ready to ship if need be.
- Testing is not just perceived as a bug-finding exercise. It is rightfully looked at as the many-faceted discovery and reassuring task that it is.
- Testing is no longer just an end-user-based functional validation. Load and Performance Testing, Security Testing, Accessibility Testing, etc. are employed for deeper insights into the software and many areas of its functionality.
Suggested Reading =>> Different Types of Software Testing
How Software Testers Design Their Career Path
To adapt to these changes, the technical and soft skill profile of a Software Tester had to adapt quickly. This is a tremendously positive outcome for our software testers to celebrate ecstatically. This is also the most important reason why we recommend a career in software testing to aspiring testers without a doubt.
Successful software testers are the ones that were flexible and fluid in molding their skillset and mindset to fit the needs of the job.
Here is what you will need for your software testing career growth:
Gain Domain Knowledge: Software is often a tool that solves a problem. Banking software lets you interact with the banking system at large. eCommerce is making shopping easier for its users online.
To be successful in your software testing career, you need to be well-versed in the business itself. Several traditional domains, such as BFSI, Telecom, Healthcare, insurance, manufacturing, etc. have several certifications available for users to get certified on.
This can be a great boost to your software testing career in the domain of your choice. Deeper domain knowledge would mean that you not only find software defects but also find defects that might disrupt business processes or cause any adverse effects on the core business logic.
Embrace Test Automation: Automated testing and its adoption have been major game changers in the testing world. The automation tool kit is super extensive and there is a tool for every job out there.
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Let’s look at a few:
#1) Functional Test Automation and Browser Automation Tools: HP UFT, Rational Functional Tester, Selenium, Appium, Playwright, etc. Some of these tools are licensed and some are open-source.
Different programming languages such as Java, C#, Python, Javascript, groovy, Ruby, etc., and frameworks (Keyword, data-driven, etc.) can be used to automate your AUT(application under test.)
Also Read =>> Best Functional Testing Tools
#2) API Tools: API testing cannot be accomplished manually (at least not fully) since there is no UI to interact with. There has to be some kind of interface to send and receive information from the API.
Postman, Karate, JMeter, Rest-Assured, SoapUI, etc. are widely popular tools. They are very easy to use and each needs a different level of coding skill to be successful.
#3) Test Management Tools: Technically, these are not test tools but are critical for our work management as testers. These tools help us create, manage and track test artifacts, test results, defects, etc. HP ALM, JIRA XRay, and TestRail are some examples.
If you need a refresher on what test management entails, please see the image below:
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#4) TDD and BDD Tools: When your technical tests need an additional layer of intelligence and application behavior attached to them the normal course of action is to use TDD/BDD frameworks. There are lots of tools to help us achieve this. Cucumber, Behave for Python, etc. are some examples.
Top Behavior Driven Development BDD Tools and frameworks add a layer of business processes and flexibility that many automation frameworks consider BDD inevitable.
#5) Load/Performance Test Tools: Load and Performance tests are just as important as functional tests. Not only do we want the system to work right, but we also want it to work right in the expected time and with the expected amount of resources we want it to consume.
HP LoadRunner, JMeter, and Locust are some of the most commonly used Load/Performance tools.
The entirety of test automation and its facets is beyond the scope of this article but it suffices to say that testing without these automated tools in some capacity is becoming rarer and rarer. Therefore, to advance your career as a software tester, you will need to get well-versed in test automation tools and frameworks.
Don’t be afraid of Cloud technologies: More and more systems are shifting to being cloud-based and use Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud as their application platforms. Software testers and their automation framework infrastructure are also undergoing this very change currently.
Therefore, knowing and being comfortable with the usage of these cloud platforms is extremely critical for software test engineers. Many of these cloud vendors offer training and certifications so you can gain deeper experience quicker and showcase your skill acquisition to your employer or to the market at large.
Some of these certifications are listed in the next section.
Get certified: Testing certifications provide the fundamental core knowledge that sets you apart from other testers.
- QAI, ASQ, ISTQB, and several other institutes offer testing-specific certifications. These certifications improve the confidence of the clients in the testing professionals if you are in a service-based industry. If you are an absolute beginner, certifications can help with your confidence in your test approach and practices.
- CQTM and PMP are some managerial certifications that would help the testers scale up on the professional ladder and advance their career in software testing managerial areas.
- Tool-specific certifications offered by vendors like HP can help with gaining technical expertise on the vendor software.
- Cloud certifications to understand and gain proficiency in the services being provided by a cloud platform and how to use them to our benefit can be extremely useful to your software testing career.
The following image shows you the top choices:
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Pursue Niche areas: Experts predict that niche areas like SOA testing, security testing, and other non-functional testing areas are gaining momentum in the testing space. There are so many tools that help in this situation and the list keeps growing. As testing professionals, we should be aware of where the industry is heading and update our knowledge accordingly.
Know your options: Below is a diagram outlining the most common career paths available to software testers. This can help you answer if software testing is a good career path for you or not. Please note that this does not include everything.
Depending on your technical know-how, you could end up becoming a developer, DevOps engineer, scrum master, etc. Sky’s the limit and your aptitude and perseverance can set your unique professional course.
Further Reading => Latest IBM Careers – A Complete Guide
Career Options for Software Test Professionals
The below diagram depicts the various options available to a Software Tester.
Keep up to date: Keeping yourself current is a continuous process if you would like to stay relevant. This applies to all walks of life and especially to successful software testing career growth.
There is a wealth of information out there that you can rely on:
- Websites such as Sticky Minds and QAForums offer excellent tutorials and reading material on current trends.
- Listen to testing podcasts. Joe Calantonio’s testguild is an especially famous one.
- Consider enrolling in passive training on sites such as LinkedIn Learning, PluralSight, and Udemy.
- Try real-time teacher-led training if you want to further advance your learning and/or if you need a mentor.
- Join testing-related groups on LinkedIn and other social media to learn and share ideas.
- Find and attend testing conferences local to you or online.
Is Software Testing a Good Career Path
If you still need convincing and harbor the question, “Is software testing a good career path?”, here is why I am still in the field and love every minute of it:
- Testing lets you interact with almost all areas of the software development, marketing, product, data, and DevOps teams. The interaction and insight this provides into the making and working of a software product is appreciable.
- Testing is a good stepping stone as illustrated in the diagram above if you want to branch out and expand your career.
- A career in software testing can be as technical as you choose it to be. If you are coding savvy, you can go deeper into white-box testing techniques as a program tester. Or you can stay a functional or UAT tester if you do not have deep coding skills.
- Job satisfaction. Knowing that I have improved a product or created a system that would let my team ship a more confident and quality product makes it all worthwhile.
Complete Guide to the Successful Journey of a Testing Professional
Whether you are a beginner or a Pro, here is a complete guide to showcase the successful journey of a testing professional.
This section will walk you through a professional journey and provide suggestions for each stage of the travel to be rewarded and recognized by the reporting authorities as well as by your management to achieve your goals, which can be summarized as below:
Professional Journey from Tester to Manager
Tester’s Experience and Career Goals
| Journey | Stage | Roles & Responsibilities | Goals & Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Journey #1 | 0-2 years | Understand test process, writing executing test cases, participate in project & organizational initiatives. | Efficient tester, team player, good communication and interpersonal skills. |
| Journey #2 | 2-5 years | Analyzing and implementing test automation framework, motivating and leading testing resources. | Professional maturity, great attitude, automation tester, test lead. |
| Journey #3 | 5-8 years | Lead teams, conduct review meetings, involved in project management and test management activities, improve QA process. | Domain and Subject matter expert, multiple technologies and platform, QA initiations, rewards and recognitions. |
| Journey #4 | 8-10 years | Continuous improvements in QA and test process, interact with clients, quality deliverables, organization wide process improvements, supporting organizational goals. | QA Manager or Test Manager or Senior Lead with great responsibilities. |
| Journey #5 | 10+ years | Prepare QA and test management plans, brainstorm teams for smart work, review and implement best practices, continuous growth on professional and personal life. | Grow with the Company and Go to Places. |
Real Stories of a Tester’s Career
I will explain this aspect briefly by sharing the real stories of three testers I came across in my professional life. I have changed their names here and all three candidates started their careers as testers and completed their 10-year professional journey last year.
Story #1:
Vishal is a computer science engineering graduate who started his career as a tester in a medium-sized software company with a salary of INR 15,000 per month. Since the beginning, he has loved his job and has been passionate about his testing profession.
Initially, he got a chance to work on a small mobile project on a manual testing process with a small team. He completed his allocated tasks on time and mostly before the target time and is looking for other opportunities in the project.
He interacted with other stakeholders of the project like process engineers, technical leads, and mobile application designers to understand the complete workflow in project management.
Slowly, he became an esteemed team member who earned his superior’s trust to do any task on time with quality. His work allocation gradually moved to more responsible tasks.
He never looked for any other jobs and wants to grow with the company with sincere efforts and total dedication. He is also a quick learner and spent his weekends on automation tools and became an automation framework expert.
He got promoted as a “Test Lead” in the same company and spent 4 years and then moved to the next company when an opportunity came in a different domain for his automation expertise, attitude, communication, and interpersonal skills with a monthly salary of INR 1,10,000.
Now he is working as a “QA Manager” managing a team of 50 testing professionals in the United States with his family, which is his third company in his career with a salary of $15,000 per month.
Story #2:
Niraj, an electrical engineering graduate, started his career as a tester in a big MNC company with a salary of INR 20,000 per month, as he was not finding any job in the electrical field.
He got this job through a friend’s reference and was allocated to a big enterprise project for testing an accounting module. His manager knows that Niraj is a fresher and not from a computer background and didn’t know anything about Accounts. He was given some study materials and asked by his test lead to train Niraj on the domain and testing process.
But Niraj was disappointed that his electrical engineering studies were not useful – This demotivated him and he could not concentrate on his work and the salary too seemed low.
Very soon, he was identified as an inefficient tester and he moved to another company in just 6 months due to his disappointment with his first company.
Niraj slowly understood the testing process but started analyzing people’s behavior and spent most of his time comparing people and their attitudes.
He has worked for 12 companies so far and has been unemployed for 2 years in between. He couldn’t communicate fluently, did not try automation testing, and always looked for manual testing jobs with a higher salary.
His last job was that of a “Test Lead” purely based on his seniority and experience with a salary of INR 40,000 per month and currently, he is unemployed and looking for a manual testing job.
Story #3:
Mukesh, a post-graduate in computer, started his career as a tester in a small software company, with a salary of INR 9,000 per month with a gap of 2 years after his studies.
He was interested in coding and programming, but he did not get a job in software engineering as he had a confusion of technology between Java and .Net
Later, he changed his mind about getting into any job and thought that testing was an easy choice. He was allocated to a mission-critical project to test some important modules with the local client.
Even though his dreams were in programming, he convinced himself and started his career with full dedication as he felt great to be a part of an important project in the company and general being in the IT software industry.
He became an efficient tester in the project and the company wants him to be allocated in the project as a core tester. He enjoys being recognized by the client and also by the manager and spent almost 4 years on the project as a tester.
He got some hike in the salary based on the annual appraisal. When he was allocated to the next project in the same company, he took almost 6 months to understand the different testing processes and functionalities in the new domain.
After spending 7 years in the same company, he decided to move to the next company as his colleagues were earning higher salaries and started attending interviews.
He attended almost 100 interviews in a year and did not succeed in any of them. Now he is the “Senior Tester” in the same company with a salary of INR 50,000 per month.
How can you accomplish your goals?
Okay. Now, by going through the above three stories, you may realize some pros and cons of living as a testing professional and some bulbs might be blinking inside your brain.
But the next question will be, “Okay, I understand this, but how can I change myself so I can accomplish my goal of becoming a successful testing professional?”
How to Have a Happy Successful Professional Journey
Let me give you some guidelines to achieve a successful track and a happy professional journey. The below journey travel points can be taken by an individual tester as per their experience level.
Journey #1 (0-2 years)
#1) Start your career and your testing journey with passion and interest: Whatever your reasons for finding yourself in this career- give it your all. The first two years of your career are to understand your roles & responsibilities and the working environment.
Try to understand the project life cycle, testing life cycle, software requirements, business use cases, testing process, identifying bugs, reporting mechanism etc.
#2) Start improving your communication skills: I can say, it is important to talk in English and improve your fluency at this stage, which will help you in the future when moving higher.
#3) Develop good interpersonal skills: Adapt cordial behaviour. Communicate effectively. Be a good team player and work hard.
Journey #2 (2-5 years)
This stage is critical in your career as you have to learn lot of new things and stabilize your professional maturity, in addition to your normal responsibilities.
#1) Fine tune your attitude: To start with, don’t confuse and bring your attitude and ego to the profession. As part of a team with people of different behaviors and cultures, you should learn to improve your attitude with positive thoughts and interact with people to achieve the common goals of the project.
#2) Share your knowledge with your juniors which will motivate you to learn new things. I have seen people not ready to share their knowledge as they feel it’s an asset to their profession. Keep in mind, that no one can pull out your knowledge and experience at any cost.
Sharing will lead to keenness to learn new technologies as team members start following you and would be interested in working with you.
#3) Don’t miss to learn the “automation framework” at this stage and miss an opportunity to work on a real-time project using an automation tool. Investigate the various automation tools available in the industry and be familiar and strong with any one of the automation tools.
#4) Participate in organizational initiatives and be a core team member. By completing five years, you are now an expert in manual and automation testing and can able to lead teams and be identified as a ‘test lead’.
Journey #3 (5-8 years)
#1) Evaluate your professional journey so far: How many projects have I been involved in? How many domains have I worked with? What are the different platforms and technologies I have real-time experience on? If the answer is ‘1’ for any of these questions, then it is time to think of a change.
#2) Determine your position: Check with your current company to see if there is scope to provide newer opportunities in the next 2-3 years, if not, make a hard decision to find your next employer.
Don’t attach too much with your company personally and think that you are leaving your own home.
#3) Get familiar with the quality assurance and project management process at this stage. Make yourself involved by sharing the responsibilities of your managers. “Nothing will be given until and unless it is asked” is the famous Bible quote.
- Conduct weekly review meetings with team members on quality metrics, test scenarios, traceability matrix, etc.
- Investigate the world’s best practices in the quality process, testing process, and bug process and introduce them to the team as well as to the management.
- Be a hand-raiser during project review meetings and project yourself as a competent, skilled, and easily approachable professional starting from junior tester level up to higher management.
- Analyze the project and escalate to management on matters involving simplifying the testing process and automation framework.
- If the company has a concept of ‘Employee of the Month’, win the title at least once in every quarter.
By completing eight years, you are now an expert in quality assurance & testing frameworks with excellent leadership capabilities and a domain expert (at least two domains e.g., BFSI and Mobile), and a subject matter expert (at least one test automation framework).
Journey #4 (8-10 years)
This is a stage of great opportunities. Based on your skill set and expertise, you may be offered a managerial position in the same company or a new company.
You should be very careful to deciding on accepting the offer and consider roles & responsibilities, salary package, and employment benefits, etc.
Long back in the IT industry, managerial positions were offered after completing at least 15 years of experience, but now the trend has changed and you can find managers with an average of 10 years of experience in many companies in India and abroad.
It does not mean that everyone should become Managers at this stage. It depends upon the great chances in the present company or with a new employer as only 10-20% of the testing professionals get a chance like this.
As we know very well, a manager is just a position, but you should lead everyone through your leadership skills in whatever positions you currently hold and do your job sincerely, where the opportunities will automatically knock on your door.
Journey #5 (10+ years)
Wow! You are now a successful IT Testing Professional! Plan your timings in an organized way. Be a great leader, rather than just a facilitator and manager. Educate and brainstorm with your team to work smart and plan your professional and personal life.
You have to create leaders rather than followers. If you feel that you came across a successful life, train your subordinates to reach the same heights by following your great path. Find opportunities to travel abroad and demand your expected salaries and other employment benefits.
Identify a great dream company of yours and work for the next few years until you and your family settle and grow with the company. Strive for job satisfaction by balancing work and personal life. Spend time with family and friends. Be responsive and available to the company at your most comfortable time, sometimes after office hours.
Because you are enjoying your life because of your company. But don’t be a corporate robot.
Ah, the journey does not end here and will continue with a lot of fun in the professional life henceforth.
During the mid 80’s, 90% of the IT companies did not have a testing team or QA department and had never given importance to testing and delivering unit-tested software applications. Software companies learned great lessons when their delivered software failed or was buggy and unfit to use and returned by the clients.
Software engineering teams again started working to fix the bugs and bug-fixing time doubled compared to the initial development time. Then, since the late 80s, software companies slowly started forming separate testing teams and now testing and QA has become an integral part of any IT software company.
The developer and tester ratio started as 10:1 and now it becomes 10:5 and more.
Conclusion
This article had some motivation along with actionable resources that can help chart a successful career path for testers and newcomers alike.
If you are new and your career goal is software testing, you can get started here at SoftwareTestingHelp
Are you ready to start the journey with a different, unique, and focused approach to achieving your goals and targets? Let us know in the comments section below. We would love to hear from you.
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i did my bca and having 2 year gap till now will testing couse help me furture. does it have scope in market ??
the above article is good and useful for the Testing Professional.
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Hi,
It’s a very nice article , I came to know so much about scope in testing field. Can you please provide me some scenario based examples for writing test cases.
It’s good article. The key areas listed must be practiced by each QA. No doubt, There are plenty of opprtunities but for that we have to take pain of updating ourself.
It’s a good practice to allocate 1 hr a day to browse sites on s/w Testing.
All the best to all !! Let’s Grow and Glow !!
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Hi Tiger 2k,Lakshmi,zakir
All you are providing valueable information and its very useful to improve our knowledge in S.T field.
Please tell me weather the bug tracking tool is used by both developing team and testing team?? I think both team is using this tool Pls clear my doubt…!!
NICE ARTICLE
THANK YOU VERY MUCH
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Hi
STLC –
Test design and analysis
Test execution and control.
Test closure
In each and every phase we have several tasks to be done.
For more details u can get them from ISTQB meterials in yahoo group
friends,
my name is manjunatha. i am a BE graduate in E&C. In Bangalore, which institute is good to learn software testing?
hello ,
i am wanted to know wheather it is possible to enter into software testing job with MBA ( System ) pass out in the year 2004. if yes then what is thge procedure for it .
bye sundar
i got job in software testing field by chance.i found this kind of job is really challenging and need art skills plus creative to break the system.
It is useful article to plan your career in testing/QA/SCM
Dear ALL.
I got message from all from different back ground with diff exeperince levels. Many of them having tesitng experince. Many of them having many doubts. As per my understanding in testing if u r very strong in english written and verbal communication they can grow like any thing. Apart from that if some one is specialized in any toll then they can demand good salary for that. Otherwise only in manual testing exp it will not create big difference with yr of experiences.
In the testing profession position is the main concern this article is really worthful which is providing different paths of testing career.
Thanks Gunasekaran Veerapillai for providing such good information.
Hi i am sraban kumar naik from odisha . i will complite my O level under NILET .can i join for software testing course . i have good knowledge about software use and installization skill. please help me
hi mr,govardhan reddy
can you please explain about the HLD and LLD document in detail.
I think
HLD is screenshot details and flow diagram details for modules (ex : sign up form,login form)
and LLD is code related details for modules if i am wrong let me know what is HLD and LLD.
you told that SRS may be HLD and LLD
and SRS may be HLD or LLD
so using this we should prepare the test cases right
This information provides me more helpful, keep posting this kind of artical
I am new in testing job ,now just started to learn that what the testing is? I was feeling insecure about my career ,By reading your Suggestions and blog ,now i am feeling fine ,i can have great career in testing thank you.
Hi,
This article is really nice.
But i want openings for Tester(Fresher)
fyi
Hi , I am working as a senior Test Engineer. I want to upgrade myself. I am confused to choose the tools (selenium or UI path) of shall I learn Data science. Please suggest.
Thanks,
Karthi
i am working as DBA trainee in SQL Server at Icronex Technologies and i got an offer from nagarro for software testing . Pls suggest me which profile is better from growth point of view
Thankq for sharing such a great information and mentioned websites is great helpful for building my career
I AM FROM KOLKATA AND I AM CURRENTLY PURSUING MCA. I AM QUITE INTERESTED IN SOFTWARE TESTING FIELD. I WAN TO ACQUIRE KNOWLEDGE ON THIS . MY ELDER SISTER IS WORKING IN TESTING FILED IN IT SHE SUGGESTED ME TO KNOW AUTOMATION.
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Hi
I am a teacher teaching computers in school for the last 15 years(last 7 years teaching java). Most of the core java concepts are handled. I would like to shift my career to testing field. How are the chances? I did my BSc in 1990. Also pl guide me if I can take guidance from good institutes from Hyderabad.
Thank u
Great Article
Very helpful.
Thanks
Dear Mr.Govardhan Reddy M,
I P.Sureshbabu completed my B.tetch in EEE (2009 pass out) and was been as a site engineer for the past one year. Now due to some personal problem want to switchover to software field. i am in a confusion about what to study. If it is in testing which one is prefferable either functional or performance testing?. rite now am un empolyed.. awaiting for your reply…
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hello sir his is karthikeyan doing my final sem in mba (systems)not in a good institute.I got a job in HCL for .net programmer using my B.E degree..now the question is that can i shift to some other job profile using my systems degree after working in HCL for two or three years..will it be a bad idea???reply as soon as possible sir…
hey..thanx for this article,i want to start my career in S/W testing. can som1 will help me by telling from which institute in delhi and ncr , i need to go with ….
hi guys,
i have completed my engg. with ECE depart this year,
i got n offer from Thinksoft under testing field. they are asking me to sign 2 yrs bond and 1L bank gaurentee with a pay of 10K/mon..
suggest me guys wat shuld i do..
pls do reply,,
hey I am working as a Sr. test engineer, I have 4 yrs of exp., but now, I am really bored of this testing job, can anyone please tell me what are the other job profiles available for me, where my testing experience will also be counted.
Dear Mr.Balaji (#78),
Just leave your worries aside, As without SRS, No one can ask you(us) to write test plan. If SRS is provided, Then you’ll easily identify the test cases that you need to cover in your test plan.
Regards,
Govardhan Reddy M,
Software Test Engineer,
“Don’t over do, Keep your limits.”
HI , nice artical and nice followup to all comments..
I want to ask questions
1)can i directly jump to automation testing rather geting manual testing 1st..
2)can u tell me from wher i can get informtion about domain certification?
Hi
I have done diploma in c.s passed out year 2011. Am looking forward to software testing course. In this field is the growth is good?
plz suggest me .. soon!
nice one,thanks.
I have completed my BE and currently working with MNC as a software developer.
I have completed my certification in SQTL.
I have around 3 years of IT (developement) experience.
now I am planning to switch to testing.
please let me know if anybody of you have openings in your current company. I will send my resume then.
thanks in advance
Hi,
nice post Sotftware SOA Testing and performence Test and Security Testing
Hi,
I am Madhavi. Currently working as a software Engineer(Developer).I want to change to Testing(QA) domain.Please can anybody guide me . How can I shift to Testing domain. What kind of questions will be asked in interview.
Hi,
Thanks for you above post.
Currently I am working as a application support analyst in wipro Bangalore but I don’t like the work at all because I am not getting any kind knowledge in the work and already 1 year passed. I need to move in testing can you please tell me on what point i need to concentrate more and what are best institute in Bangalore so that I need to join that will help me to build my career.
Thanks ,
Dev
Hi,
i am having 3 years of exp in manual testing could u any one help me in automation qtp and load runner which would be good as per career point of view and which tool provide more job option in the software industory
i am a BE in cse .this is useful for me
hi, i would also like to know if i could develop as a QA Engineer.
Thanks
This is the exact question that arises in the Software tester’s mind. While, persuing any of the web field this becomes a question of worry that Is it a good career option that we are persuing?. Your blog helped me alot. Thanks!
Hi,
This is a nice article which help in growing our career path as a Software Tester.
Enjoy Testing,
Hi vijay,
could you tellme what is the STLC Cycle. and What are the stage of STLC.
Thanks in advance.
Hi, I was working as a lecturer 3years back….I resigned my job after marriage, so 3years break….so now I would like to start my carrier in software ……particularly in software testing…..till now I don’t have any expreience in IT….my qualification is MSC information technology… I m 2009 passed out..
Anyone plz help me…if I do course in manual testing and any tool like sellinium,or informatica…. Is it possible to get place …..or am I wasting my time….
what knowledge i should have to become software tester,
which languages should i know ,
tell me about requirments for software tester.
hi govardhan reddy thanks for continious reply
you have cleared my doubt , my other doubt is If i go for the interview what i should tell to the interviewer whether i should tell (in our company not preparing the test plan not having the upto date srs for writing the test cases ,by referring the web application only i am writing the test cases ) or preparedtestplan,prepared testcases by referring the srs
expecting reply from Mr.Govardhan reddy
Hi Gunasekeran veerapalli,
Nice article, it would be nice to post articles at least monthly once.
Hi All
I am from IT backgound bt rite now m wrkin’ in Testin’,m nt satified with this . I m thinkin’ to switch frm Testin feild to Oracle or SAP field, bt m little bit confused tat should i continue with testing only or i should move to other domain…:( can’t figure it out can u help me wht is better option…..
Hi,
I’m a B.E graduate, i have worked as donet software developer for past 7months but due to some problem unfortunately our company was closed. I don’t like to continue in development side i want to switch on in testing, so I’m thinking to do a valuable course in tat because i don’t have any idea about that…
Is my decision is right? i need some suggestion sir… I don’t want to waste the time help me…
Nice discussion on testing … I have 10 + yrs exp in both Manual and Automation testing. I don’t see great career in testing after 10 yrs though I’m working as a Test Manager. As per current trend, anyone can survive for max 10 yrs in test career even with sound automation knowledge. This doesn’t mean testing is having low priority, rather it means corporate world don’t want experienced candidates. Any Test Lead can play Test Manger’s role in half of the test manager’s salary … or a resource having testing exp of 3 -4 yrs can do test lead’s job … and if we refer to latest trend of DevOps … there is no concept of test manager, Test lead and test automation is expected from developers … So, remaining testing team need to do minimal manual/exploratory testing for which organization don’t need testers with 10+ yrs exp… choose your career wisely .. do some research before starting career .. think of next 5 yrs now .. I am not pessimistic … however just want to highlight current market situation and latest trends … All the best !!!
Sir,
What are the prospects of testing as career with respect to s/w development.
I have just passed out in 2010
I did MBA in HR, , Am I eligible to learn testing tools with background qualification of MBA (HR), I am interested in tester carrier,
1. Will I get a job if I learn testing tools?
2. Will the companies recruit for testing who has MBA background?
3. Is there a scope for testing tools in the future?
4. What would be the salary for fresher and the experienced candidate?
Can you please someone answer to my questions and suggest me what to do ?
Hello,
Its a very good article…
I am Mayuri and i have a total 4.6 years to Manual Testing experience. I have done PG in Biotechnology and had domain knowledge of E-learning and Healthcare.
I wanted to shift to Technical Writting career…is it advisable?…what will be the pros and cons of this change in career path…can anyone pls guide me on this?
Regards,
Mayuri
Good article for those interested in s/w testing
hi,i have a question “how many scope in softwere testing after compeleted
hi.. im a fresher, 2010 passed out..
i wanted 2 knw if software is a gud carrer option….?
if i do s/w testing den wt r d job opportunites….?
im confused bwt doing a SAP course r a s/w testing course…
kindly help me out wit dis…
ur relpy wil b appreciated..
thankQ…. 🙂
Hi…..
as i have already told i have been testing web applications only,
if the company recruitment is 2 years of experience in testing which is desktop or client server application
shall i apply for that position
will the company consider my resume
anyone please
reply
Nice article.
Hi,
This is a great direction for software testers.
I want to know what is the average experience required to get these positions.
I mean if I am a Test engineer then how many years will it take to become Sr. test engg->test lead->test manager…
I know there are many factors on which this promotion depends, but want to get some idea in average years..
Dear
sir
I am narasimha I have some information.which course is better for Present competition world please inform sir I am interested courses automation and Oracle DBA
Hi..
I am working as a software test engineer. I would like to do certfications in Testing. I don’t know whether i should do the certification in Software Testing or in Quality Analyst.. Can you please tell me on what basis QA is different from Software Testing and which one has more advantage from the future perspective..
Thanks ,
..Jeevitha.
Bhai Pracheer.. Tuze aur tere bhai ko BABA JI KA THHULLU!!!
This information provides me more help, keep posting this kind of articals.
hi ,
I have 1.6 experience in Software Testing (manual).. i have knowledge of DB testing, & C# Dot net…
now i want to enter into a product based company…
please suggest me will it be good or me with 1.6 1.6 experience in Software Testing (manual) to enter into a product based company…please suggest me any coures to enter into a product based as per my experience…
thanks in advance …
Hi…..
I have completed my B.Tech IT (2010) passed out..
I was placed in hewitt associates.but am having lots nd lots of questions nd doubts abt testing field……
which one is good?whether testing or development field?Cud i able to shine in testing field…….?
wat tings i shud learn to cope up in dis field?
pls anyone guide me……
Do anyone kno abt SAS?wat shud i do to improve my coding efficiency in SAS?…..
guys wanted 3
+years must exp(2+) must in testing send resumes,location..chennai,noida,uganda,malysia certified candiates prefer…no need apply for contract working, good offer sal 5-11L P.A…..intersted candi…apply inbond.ic@gmail.com……
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Thanks kapil for enlighting me on this topic.
thanks for the above info really help full
Hi.
I wanted to know whether a person can change his/her career stream from Testing to Deveoplment?
Really nice article. Please elaborate more on performance testing and how to begin carrer in PT, Courses to be done for knowledge gathering
hi,
am a bca 2010 pass out i want to plan career in s\w testing can it is good for me pls suggest me ……..
in the institute STQAC………
i want to learn the testing rools course..which modules i need to learn..and how can i learn perfectly..which one is the best institute in bangalore..i must settle in software field and i have to get good position in this field..can any one be in contact to rectify my mistakes and enhance my skills..please….
i have decided what ever will be happened i should learn this twsting tools course..but i need to know from any one how to start and where to start…
hi ,
It’s really useful thanks a lot
cheers
So where do you go when you have done all these things? What if you mostly like thinking of ideas and solutions and new ways of doing things? Is there an IT job where you can do that?
I was a test manager several times and don’t like managing people. Can’t stand writing so BA is out. Security is the most boring area to me. PM is out. I am really good at keeping projects on track but find the nonsense of others intolerable.
I have about every domain experience you can think of. Health, Insurance, Finance, Government, Engineering, Manufacturig, Mining, etc. etc.
Consultant, is a joke. I used to be a consultant years ago, a real one but now they are just contractors where you go in and do the same job as everyone else. They aren’t interested in your ideas or expertise.
So now I am drifting along as a consultant flavored senior test lead and am bored to tears.
So where to now? Should I write books? Give seminars?
Hi,
I am currently working for BPO. But i am a M.Sc Graduate with testing certification. Can i go ahead and look for a testing carrer now?
Hi!
Can someone help me with more details about software testing? I don’t have any computer background. At moment, i’m in the Travel Industry and would like to shift my career to Software Testing.
Your valuable suggestion/advice in this regard would be of great assistance and support to me.
Thanks and rgds,
Mahesh
clears the path of testers.
keep going…good luck
cheers
Dear Mr.Balaji (#66 & #67),
You said, “In our company by referring the website the testing is carried out”….
If you would have explore on this – it will be good.
However, I feel that, You are going to test (Menus/Sub Menus/Buttons/Links/Spell check/ Page Naviagation (paging)/ Compatibility (with different browsers), Usability (help documented properly or not).. etc.,
Ok, Its all depends on the Client. Hope its your own product (your company’s product / project)! Strictly speaking, Test Design Document & Test Plan(s) are must for testing an application (desktop application or web application) /product. And this process is often referred as exploratory testing.
Even for web applications also TDDs and TPs are required (necessary). Its the process that your (you) company is following (not having proper TDDs & TPs).
How it affects your future?
No, It won’t affect your future. But don’t disclose this testing procedure (process) with the interviewer(s). But mention that, You are authoring test design documents and test plans, And once build get ready, You are going to execute the same.
Yes, Just go ahead and apply for any kind of requirement. You need not to worry, Except making sure that you are thorough about “all basic definitions and testing process of software testing”.
Good luck.
Regards,
Govardhan Reddy M,
Software Test Engineer,
“Admit mistakes, But learn from them”.
Thanks a lot for this good article,
I have 5 years of experience in QA, mostly automation and web. Recently I lost my job and trying to fit in any position but not working out.
So, I am trying do some certification, kindly some one guide me which is good a networking or analyst.
Hi, This article has given a right path for my testing career. Can you please provide some of the best open source defect tracking tools for a web application. Am working for a developing company. Right we are just tracking in the Excel sheet.
Govardhan Reddy M
Dear sir
I’m BBA graduate and confused in doing SAP or testingtools so please any1 could help me in this…….
I am feeling as if i have selected a wrong option as testing . I am test lead with an MNC and have good exposure in manual testing . I have done all ISTQB papers. But in automation i have worked only on company specific tools not on QTP or othe well known tool.I am frustrated as i am feeling that lest experience testers are preferred over other just bcos of less CTC.
my question is that is there no scope for manual tester.
Hello,
I am 2006 batch passout and having background as Lecturer, but after 5 years I want to go to testing field , right now Got ISTQB cerification. But I am not able to find job. What else I have to do?
Kindly suggest me .
Thanks in advance
Mahak
Hello,
Can any one please give me a fair suggestion and scope of software testing as a career option.Currently i am working as a QA for payment module and testing the admin as well using cyber source. Please suggest me if i can enhance ma career by pursuing any extra course which will add up in my career.
Awaiting for a reply
Sonam
thanks a lot Govardhan reddy for reply
actually i am testing
functionality testing
browser compatibility testing
user interface testing
security testing
content checking ,spelling, page navigation and so on manually by referring the web applications and reporting the bug in bug tracking system
i am not preparing the testplan because i am the only one tester in the team
how to write the test cases for webapplication testing without refering the srs
but now i am writing the test cases for the webapplications by referring the website not referring the srs
ex : sign up ( by referring the sign up page)
my doubt is it a correct process of writing testcases i think the correct process is referring the srs
expecting reply from govardhan reddy
and also i need email id of you
Hi i am B.Sc discontinued candidate but i am very much interested in Software testing. Is there any possibility to build my career in Software Testing field also i ve knowledge about neworking kindly guide me…
Hi harish
I have sent a mail, let me know when you are starting new batch.
Hi Guna,
The article is really good and informative. This will be a good guidance for the freshers who are starting their career into testing. This gives lots of hope to testers.
Regards
Jayakumar R
hi everyone….
i am BCA proffessional, looking for a career in s/w,
so pls suggest options available, i am planning for s/w testing course so how far it is good for career growth , is there any better option than tat a…pls let me know….or even mail me for hello4u.naveen@gmail.com
Yeh its very good article,
Actually i have a great confusion whether going to development side r be in testing side itself.
Some of my friends saying jump to development side and some of my friends saying be in testing itself… so tel some suggesstions, i am a test engineer
Wow wat a post, you really inspire us sir to grow more. You always rocks. !
Hi,
I am a B.tech graduate looking to make a career i Software Testing.
Please suggest me the way that I can become a Software Tester.
Currently i am working in an IT company for the last 6 months.
Is there any possibility that i can get job in the desired field???
Suggest me What to do??
Thanks.
This is good article actually. By the way, a functional tester career path also similar with above diagram(software tester)??
Dear Mr.Balaji (#74),
HLD: Information in brief.
Information is concise (expressing much in few
words).
LLD: Clear and indetail explanation.
Use Case: Graphical representation of business flow.
If it is the product (and not the project), Then we refer them as PRD (Product Requirement Document) instead of SRS.
Don’t get confused. This is just for your reference.
You may just mention as “Based on the updated SRS – We are going to author/design/write test plan.
Regards,
Govardhan Reddy M,
Software Test Engineer,
“Read more books than you did last year”.
Hei Ashok,
I did testing from Cegonsoft Pvt Ltd, Chennai.
They provide Manual & Automation tools.
Now im working a concern as a test engg.
But my suggestion, get trained in QTP automation, even do a project in it. Which helps you to get a career.
i’m a mca student ,i have done manual testing already and now i want to do automation testing in a 6 month training . can u tell me exactly from which place and who give the perfect training for this .
how many language we want to know about automation testing.
Sir,please help me immidiately because i have a shortage of time to registration my self in a college….
I am new in the testing line and I have electronics background. I want 2 know whether its necessary to have knowledge of languages like C, C++,java, oracle etc.
Please provide some guidelines how 2 begin as a testing engg.
Hi,
Nice post, Software Security Testing is also very good option.
It is better to learn technologies and try to get one year of dev exp, then choose testing side…. and then only you can survive in this field. because u need to do some programing while doing automation testing.
I just want to know that what is the basis requirement or knowledge to join the software testing Domain.
and also give me a guidance about top 10 s/w testing institute in Delhi NCR.
This is a superb topic, it really helped me a lot.I need to know more websites where i can develop my skills.Thanks a lot
Hai sir
Am completed B.Tech(IT) in 2014.I want to know the scope of testing career.please give suggestion about testing
Hi
I want to build my carrier in software field now am working in admin process(6 Years Experience) if i will choose testing it will help me?
How will be my future can u suggest some good training come placement center in bangalore.
How many years the scope will be there.
Basically am from commerce back round M.B.A (2011batch correspondence)
Please guide me and suggest me weather i can jump or what?
I want to do testing engineer in that i will get job or what?
After that how will be the growth?
How much salary package i will get?
hi, i would like to know about the future of ibm mainframes with software testing. whether telecom testing is included in it or not? please guide me.
Hi
I have small query and need your help bloggers.
I have 1 year of experience as .Net developer later on i joined a company where my role got changed. Currently,i’m writing Performance Script.
Though i’m writing script in c#.net still some time i confused about where i am ?
Please guide my about.
i.performance testing carrer
ii.How it will benefitial for me ?
waiting for reply
Dear Mr.Balaji (#69),
What you are testing is correct. But usually the same kind of testing will be done with proper (reviewed and approved) test plan. As you mentioned, You are the only test engineer, May be due to lack of resources/time etc., You (your company) is not following of that process (authoring of test plan, sending it for review, updating test plan as per comments/suggestions, again review and approving).
But your guess is correct. Proper (here I refer proper as “up to date and complete”) SRS is required for authoring test plan (for corner coverage of the
DUT – Device Under Test or
SUT – System Under Test or
AUT – Application Under Test.)
Purely speaking, That is not the correct process or ways to follow (Currently what you are following). But just leave all worries aside, Because when you once step in to different company (or may be in the same company in future (not sure)), For sure, We are going to be provided with proper documents for authoring test plan.
Hope now you are cleared – I guess!
Good Luck.
Regards,
Govardhan Reddy M,
Software Test Engineer,
“Success is meaningless unless it is translated in to
significance”.
Hi ,
Please help me out my brother has done his MBA in marketing and finance. If he wants to pursue his career in QA testing then please let me know that whether its going to help him out.
Hi,
I am working as a tester for past 3.5 years.I am doing automation using shell scripting and stability testing(partial performance).Now I would like to enhance my knowledge further by learning some tools.Can U guide me which side is in more demand and more challenging now like automation,performance or SOA testing.
Hello Ashok,
Please let me know your requirements.
I am ready to help you to learn testing tools.Please contact me i will tell you in details.
I am in bangalroe
+91-9916648121
i had completed my MBA with system specialization in the year 2004 .Now i want to join in software testing . is this qualification is sufficient to enter that professionals and in future career growth .please help me to resolve the situation .
Hi all,
I’m staying in bangalore.I’ve been worked as a java developer for 2 years then they put me in to performance tuning and testing side.I have learnt some online tools,plugins and IBM Rational performance tester tool which is related to performance testing.I have around 6-8 months in this.This is purely technical testing.Now i’m confused whether i have to continue into performance testing itself or again going to developing side.can anyone tell me which is best? Performance tester carreer is better than developer?
Please reply as soon as possible.I’m planning to switch other company.If performance testing carrer is good then do i need to take any course.
Waiting for your reply,
Nagaraj
“We won’t get anything without we try it”
The last wordings u have written here are very true!!! Thanks a lott!!!
I have completed my Graduation in IT and currently working with MNC as a software Tester.
I have around 3+ years of Testing experience.
now I am looking for job change
please let me know if anybody of you have openings in your company. Please contact me through my personnel mail id: ravi.vipin@gmail.com
thanks & regards
vipin
Hi All,
I’m a fresher and now I’ve joined in a MNC as a Performance Engineer, obviously my job profile is performance testing using Load runner tool. I just want to know the scope of my designation in the long run and what and all I have to learn like the tools, languages..etc.,. to shine well in my future. Senior people please clear me on this as most of the people are simply saying, only development has a good scope.
—
Thanks & Regards,
Vignesh
Dear Mr.Balaji (#72),
Its pleasure to share my knowledge/experience with you. You are welcome.
Fine, Here are my suggestions to you.
Do’s:
—–
1. We have to say that we are going to get HLD (High
Level Design document(s)) from client – If we are working
for Client, If its our own project (Company’s project
only), We have to say that, we are going to get HLD
first either from Technical Writers (in maximum
cases) or from Development team.
2. Based on HLD (whether we get from Client/
Internally), LLD/LLDs is/are going to prepare
internally.
3. Based on this LLD (Low Level Design document(s)),
We are going to write/author test plan.
4. Whenever enhancement happens to the project, HLD
gets updated followed by LLD (Means that LLD also
gets updated based on the updated HLD).
5. During this time, We are going to enhance the
existing test plan covering all corners of the
enhanced feature(s)/Module(s) etc.,
6. Note: If required/needed, May be there is a need to
author new test plan for each feature/module –
However this task depends on Client/
Management.
7. We have to say that, Apart from test plan, We are
going to test…
Usability:
System Navigation (To test any links broken?)
Application Flow (To test help documented properly?)
Compatibility:
Build is compatible for upgrade and degrade.
Cross Platform:
Test with different browsers in Windows OS.
Test with different browsers in Linux OS.
Note: This will be done, If these (miscellaneous) are not
covered under test plan.
Dont’s:
——–
1. Never ever say that, We don’t have test plan.
2. We are not going to author test plan.
3. We don’t have HLD/LLD
4. SRS is not up to date.
etc.,
Hope now you are cleared.
Don’t follow this proverb (“A harmful truth is always better than a useful lie”) that too when you are asked for these kind of basic question(s).
If the question(s) are complicated like …
1. How do you prepare a report in QC/Test Director by filtering with the below fields..
Designer = Mr.Balaji
Status = Passed And Failed
Version = 3.0
Platform = GUI (WebUI)
Ans: Just say answer if you know, If not, Just follow the above proverb. Means that, Just say “No”, I never did this.
Note: Don’t confuse HLD, LLD, SRS.
SRS may be HLD or LLD
SRS may be HLD and LLD
Good Luck.
Regards,
Govardhan Reddy M,
Software Test Engineer,
“Smooth roads never make a Good Driver, Problem free life never makes a Strong Person”.
Hello sir,
Tis s rajeh from bangalore, am working as an software testing engineer from 2011 august, our company work for defence so we test softwares used for aircrafts. I just want to know how will be my my scope in manual testing after 2 years? because in automation we use some rational tools which is not used by MNCs. so please give an brief answer sir.
Hey good one!!!
Hi
I have sent a mail, let me know when you are starting new batch.
It really helped me a lot.I need to know more websites where i can develop my skills.Thanks a lot
am working as a BA for 1 yr ,what can i do to change my career in testing
Hi,
Thanks for the excellent article.
I wanted some advise from you on my career.
I am an expert in Japanese language and have good knowledge of C, C++, and Dot Net.
Currently I am thinking of doing a course in software testing.
What are the career prospects with my qualification?
Hey guys can u pls tell me wat r the problems or issues of using JIRA bugtracking system?
I am looking for people with 4-6 yrs exp in testing, for a giant involved in medical software testing.
Interested people could contact me at 9742104143 or email me at sharadsud@rediffmail.com
I realy want to start my career in software testing .Reading this article I realy found it very much beneficial for me.I did bsc-it can u plz suggest me from where I should do s/w testing in gurgoan ( or learn) .plz help me bcoz there is no one to guide me.after bsc-it i should go for mca or I can directly switch to s/w testing.Thanks
Nice article to know the future of s/w tester…..
Dear Ms.Greeshma (#62),
As you are working on product based company, During the time of interviews, Just say that “Based on PRDs (Product Requirement Document(s)), We are going to write test plan”. Don’t say that, Based on Design Document(s), We are going to write test plan.
In max cases, SRS or PRD(s) won’t get updated, May be because of several reasons. One among those reasons is due to lack of time, or unavailability of the resource(s), or may be not actually required due to very few minor changes or whatever.
So, Even I too agree that, Its bit difficult to enhance the existing test plan for the up-coming new releases.
Forget about “doing testing as per testing life cycle”. Because its not possible in real time to follow. Moreover all the releases (projects/products) are under sustenance/maintenance/support etc., But not getting started from the scratch.
Please remember that, You need to know “V” model of software testing life cycle before facing the interview. And even you can say the interviewer as “We are following “V” model for software testing life cycle.
Simple, Keep throwing your worries aside. Just relax. Not following perfect process of software testing life cycle for doing software testing “will never affect your future”.
Keep smiling.
Regards,
Govardhan Reddy M,
Software Test Engineer,
“Law of win says, Lets not do it in my way or your way, But lets do it in the right way”.
I have done my BCS in 2002 and i am planning to get back into software. thinking of doing some testing course. pls suggest me a good one in mumbai and also is there a scope for me to grow in this field as i am totally blank about computers now.
Hi All,
I need a career advice regarding the testing field. I have completed BE Computers and worked for Siebel support for 2yrs. In that job I couldn’t get much scope for learning Siebel. After that I had a career break for 2 years because of my daughter. Now i want to start my career again and I am feeling that testing would be a better choice instead of Siebel. Currently I am staying in Pune. I need all of yours valuable suggestions in this regard.
Thanks in advance,
Raasi.
Hi,
I am mechanical engineer but, i am doing job in Testing domain, my career is safe? please reply
i m pursuing master of computer management , i have done projects on .net & studied c#,c languages & doing asp.net, i m confused what to choose in between software testing and .net development,which has a scope,my college is providing 2 months training on live project in testing and .net ,& after that according to performance they will give the placement.so i m confused what to choose for my career,please help me out ,i will be grate full to you….my email id is abhisheksabharwal.iimd@gmail.com
hii,
Iam a fresher just joined a s/w company a week ago.Iam very worried about my career as most of the people arround me are saying that there is no growth in testing field and pay is very less.Actually i got selected for developer position but i requested them to post me in testing side.After shifting i got to know all these things.Now i regret for this?Please explain to me the test engineer growth from starting level specifying the salary structure in india.One thing i mention is that i hate programming but if i force myself i believe that i will get through that..To become a successful developer what skills are required?
Hi,this website is really very informative and helpful.I am a fresher and I have done software testing course.I want to know for database testing which things should I know in prior?Which study material to prefer for preparation of database testing.I come from Electronics background,so I don’t know even a single word from database.What skills are required for automation testing.Plz reply this query,its urgent!!!!!!1
I have done Bsc (Computer Science) ,and currently I am doing a job in data transcription if i will doSoftware Testing ,then in IT my experience will count or not.Please guide me.
Hi Sirisha,
A Technical writer designs, creates, maintains, and updates technical documentation—including online help, user guides, white papers, design specifications, SRS and other documents by interacting with customers, developers, and support.
Technical writing has very good scope in India because there are plenty of software companies and the clients are mostly from US and Europe and the prefer india ( for technical writing) because technical writing is done in a very systematic way, were standards, conventions, style guides, processes etc are followed. It also goes through various stages were a draft is prepared and approved, and a QA review, technical review, editing, signing off etc are done.
Hope its clears your doubts.
Regards,
Tiger2K
I am 2009 passout recruited in tcs. they have kept me in testing(manual). How can i build my carrer to go on to development side? please………
else how can i go to build my carrer in testing?
I am G.Balaji working as a test engineer for 10 months
i am testing only the web applications developed in php and mysql
in our company they are handling both the products and projects ( which is developed only in php and mysql)
we are not preparing the test plan, and test cases , in our company
by refering the website the testing is carried out, and using bugtracking tool ( mantis) we are reporting the bug.
my doubt is without referring the srs ,without preparing both the test plan , and test cases testing process is carried out in our company
is it necessary to write the test cases for testing web applications
reply , will this testing process will affect my carrer ?
Hi, This is really good topic coverd testing future and various options,that one can go towards them.
Hi vijay,
I hav around 3 yrs exp in manual teseting… i would like to know about SOA testing… and also wil i be eligible for SOA testing?
Any One know about Selenium with F# automation or BigData Testing courses .
hi, i’m working as a jr. test engineer for a start up in bangalore. i got jus 2 months of experience. i’m the only member of the testing team. i need some career advancement help so as to wht would be my next designation
Thanks
maggie
Shrinivas
Two to three years as Test engineer – 3 -4 years as STE and 5 years and above as Test Lead and after 7-8 years as Test manager would be ideal. But all of us does not get that opportunity. we can always work towards that by improving our skills and showing out-of-box thinking in testing.
Hello,
I have 5.9 years of total IT experience including 1 year of automation(QTP) experience.
I have done MCM and cleared QTP (HP certification exam). I have majorly worked in Banking, Insurance and Advertisement domains.
Right now, I am working with Synechron Technologies. I have a valid B1 visa and travelled onsite for 3 months.
Please let me know if there is any suitable opportunity for me
I need serious guidance.
Am a software tester (manual) for 5 years.Have ISTQB certifications(Test analyst).I dont see much of a future in my career unless i develop some new skillsets(automation/Database testing).
Need to discuss with someone who could guide me through….
Hi,
I would say that in order to progress in one’s career path, one should explore the diversification option too. The responsibilities of testing professionals will increase on a continuous basis. Different skills may be (and usually are) required in new projects. A well-balanced and increasing skill set (testing skills (documentation/ execution/ reporting/ communication), knowledge of the current tools and techniques, domain knowledge in multiple domains, soft skills etc.) should definitely enable one’s faster progress up the career path.
Hi..
I just want to know that to have a software testing course, is it compulsory that one should have a background of engineering or anybody can do it?? Please answer.
I am working as a Tets Engineer in a product based company and i have 2 years of experience in manual testing.In our company we are preparing the test cases using the design document and with the help of the product which is of the pervious version. Here the SRS document is not up to date. We are not preparing any test plan and the testing is done not according to the testing life cycle. Whether this problem affect my career?
Hi i am 2009 passed out..I have done my MBA….I am planning to get into S/W field.
Now i am doing a S/W testing course from one of the training centres in bangalore…Presently i am undergoing manual testing….
Can anyone suggest me after manual testing what are the tools i should learn to get a job in S/W testing
What is the difference between the TEST ENGINEER and TEST ANALYST roles shown in the diagram? What are the key roles and responsibilities of a test analyst?
This is a good information for testers. I have worked as testers for 4 years and at present i am a test lead. but seems so difficult to exptend my carrier to test manager. i also like test consultant, but i did not find that position in real life
what u mean by test matrix
Hi
Iam Deploma in cse,having 18 months of work exp in mnc.I am diploma in java(sun certified) from NIIT,also at present iam diong diploma in Software testing(including all the IBM rational tools,IBM rational manual tester,IBM rational Robot,Essential IBM rational functional Tester,Java script.NET 2005 scripting).What is my carrer option.
Hi,
Sir I want a piece of advice from you.I am Bsc-IT graduate having 1.3 years of experience in Manual Testing.Can you suggest me what qualification or studies can make my career strong in Software Testing.
Regrads,
Bhavya.Hegde
Hello Madhavi, I am Mallikarjun working as a s/w engg on testing.if u change ur carrier to testing side u ll get gud future, bcoz u hv developing knowledge.
u ll take coaching on testing.u go and join in MindQ institute which is SR Nagar, Ameer pet.
All doubts ll be clarrified there. carry on
All the best
Dear Ms.Amruta,
1. Don’t wait for someone to send you the email with
regard to the openings.
2. Upload your profile in major job sites, Like naukri,
monster (monsterindia.com), timesjobs.com etc.,
3. Don’t forget to update your resume on daily basis (if
you’ve internet access), If not at least keep updating
for couple of days once.
4. Moreover you can create a job messenger in naukri,
wherein you’ll be keep getting emails based on your
search engine(s) that you’ve created.
5. Do some R & A (Research & Analysis) on naukri and
monster, So that, You’ll come to know, How to
search the jobs based on Company, Location,
experience, technology, latest/a week back, a
month back, new jobs, etc.,
6. Most of the jobs are there for entry level test
engineers in different locations in different
companies that too with reasonable salary package.
7. Please remember that, No one can play your role
well except you.
8. In between, Try to cover maximum definitions in
testing, And moreover all the basic concepts of
testing, STLC, SDLC, Bug life cycle, (and also, very
basic knowledge of automation like, why
automation, what for automation, when to go for
automation, etc.,).
9. Try to register in testingken.com which is the
dedicated website for testing jobs.
10. Don’t wait for emails to come to your email from
naukri or monster or testingken etc., instead keep
logging in to those sites daily/couple of days once,
So that you’ll end up with n number of jobs related
to testing.
By the way, Just pen down your email id, So that, If I come across with the jobs for entry level, Then I route/forward that information to you.
Have a great day ahead!
Good luck.
Regards,
Govardhan Reddy M,
Software Test Engineer,
“Impossible is nothing, If your heart is willing”.
which institute is good for tesing tools in hyderabad ??
im from ece stream….
and including placements also….
Hi All,
I am working as Software Test Engineer in Manual Testing and I have 2 years experience in testing. Please let me know if any opening in testing.
It’s really useful, thanks a lot!!
Nice article….
Hi Vijay,
Please give the detail answer for the below question.
What is Localization(L10N), and Internationalization(I18N)?
hi Govardhan reddy
can you please tell me any good institute in chennai for qtp training
Good Post…
Can You please suggest some advance skills which is required for experienced software tester?
hi govardhan reddy since i am the only one test engineer in my team the company is gng to recruit two people in our team , if i am leader for them how i should write the test plan.
can you please tell me the steps for writing test plan,
I am just copleted b.tech in ece. Now i want to go.on it field. Desid to in software testing. To learn sw testing ,any other progg language need to to learn?
Hlo
I’m kartikesh kumar having knowledge of java I want to learn Software testing.
So I want to know that What is the scope of software testing.
gud one
hiiiiiiii i am 2007 passout ,i have done c-dac from pune in 2009 now i am doing software testing course from pune
an anyone suggest me after manual testing what are the tools i should learn to get a job in S/W testing
i attended a lot of interviews call from IT companies ,they always ask me ….what have done in between 2007 and 2009.????????
please suggest me answer for this question..
my second question is (2) why do you want to make a carrier in software testing ??????
give me some tios about that
I have a question..Please answer it my dear frnz!!!
What is the job/role of a Technical Writer in real-time scenario? Is that a good job for the people who want to shift their career from Test Engineer position to Technical Writer?
@Leena
send your sesume to rahulkumarbangalore@yahoo.co.in
I will do needful tgo you.
Its really beneficial. Before redaing this, I was really confused with my testing carrer but know i got what to do next, how to proceed
thanx a lot!!
Dear Mr.Balaji,
If you want to know answer for my question (in my reply to you), Just refer the below link and read out the question asked from Ms.Madura (comment number #127) and the answer from me (Mr.Govardhan Reddy M) (comment number # 128).
https://www.softwaretestinghelp.com/how-to-write-good-bug-report/
Regards,
Govardhan Reddy M,
Software Test Engineer,
“Results matter, Efforts won’t”
Hi…I am into functional testing for more than 5 years. Now i got into Performance Testing. Is it a good idea or do i need to continue as functional tester only? I am in a great dilemma. Please help me…
I’m an MCa graduate passed out in 2002. i’ve done a course in software testing and looking for a job in the same. i dont have any real time experience so far. whats the probability of getting a job now . please let me the various ways in which i can land into a job
Hi I like this Article ..Really it is useful for the testers…………Thanks for posting such an Article……
Hi !!!
I have completed my engg. in E&E and currently i’m looking for job in IT sector….many of my frenz asked me to join software testing course to get a job in the above sector…I would like to know if it’ll be worth for a person like me who is not having CS/IT background..?!!!
Hi everyone,
I am presently on training for testing profile and have an option to choose between database testing and automation testing. As coding part is concerned I am not that too good. So please any one who have good knowledge provide me a some suggestion on what should i opt as my career option.
Brilliant article!!! there is another path called Technical Writer, the one who write specification and user guide, all kinds of doc for product. can it be right?
Hi,
Thanks for the excellent article.
I wanted some advise from you on my career.
I am an expert in Japanese language and have good knowledge of C, C++, and Dot Net.
Currently I am thinking of doing a course in software testing.
What are the career prospects with my qualification?
Please could you also suggest some practice resources for the same.
Thanks in advance,
Joy