Explore the different forecasts and predictions from various research companies about the anticipated global software testing services market size.
The most frequent question that has been often heard is “What is the future of the Software Testing business?” “Should I consider Software Testing as my career option?”
There wouldn’t be any need to ask these questions anymore. Just see the good news below.
Software testers and analysts are now a key part of any product team.
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Global Software Testing Services Market Size Growth
Tricentis surveyed organizations to know about “Who performs the functional test automation in the organization?” Refer to the below image. For over 80% of organizations, testers or QA perform functional test automation.
According to PR Newswire Software Testing Services, the market size is expected to grow by $90 billion from 2021 to 2030. It is growing at a CAGR of 12.39%. The image below provides more insights into this research. Global Market Insights research says that the software testing market has exceeded $40 billion in 2020 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 7% from 2021 to 2030.
Latest Software Testing Trends
According to Forte Group research, the test automation will have impulse growth, 12% of QA practitioners said that they are fully automated and 35% said that they are halfway there.
Artificial Intelligence & Machine learning in testing, i.e. Intelligent automation is going to be on the radar. Leveraging AI/ML helps the testing teams to optimize their test automation strategies and operate effectively as well as smartly.
Katalon’s research says that AI will remain omnipresent in all areas of innovative technology. It is expected to reach $200 billion by 2030.
The adoption of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Quality Assurance and Testing has provided a seamless end-user experience, thereby ultimately contributing to the market growth of Automation testing.
The latest key statistics on software testing by Digital Group research are:
- Functional & regression testing is automated by 78% of organizations.
- Agile methodology is used by 87% of organizations for software testing.
- The global software A/B testing market is expected to reach 1000 million by 2025.
- 34% of companies have products with IoT functionality, but there are not enough testing strategies.
The number of applications used by the organization is growing and companies are spending more money on safety & security.
Software testing is getting considered more seriously than ever before. The World Quality Report by Micro Focus has mentioned that 90% of businesses are experiencing growth in AI. This rise in using practices like DevOps and continuous testing is making the testing budget an indivisible part of software engineering budgets.
The same report says that 69% of businesses are meeting the quality goals. The value of quality assurance is getting appreciated by more and more businesses. As a result of this, there is a rise in the software testing business. Software testing companies are in demand to assist with this specialized work.
JetBrains’ research found that JUnit and Selenium WebDriver are the most popular test automation frameworks and Postman and the Apache JMeter are the popular test automation tools. This research also says that Java is the most common programming language used for test automation.
The below image will show you detailed statistics about the test automation framework and tools:
Latest Trends Of Quality Assurance Jobs
According to QA Lead research, globally, there is an average of 5.2 per 100000 people are software testers per capita. 56% of testers have used books for testing and 44% of testers have completed their classes and certifications.
Communication skills (for 75% of respondents) and scripting & automation skills (for 63% of respondents) are the most significant skills that the testers should have.
The demand for trained IT specialists is increasing and the below image shows the statistics of the open QA jobs till March 2021.
There is one more testing trend growing in 2021, i.e. cybersecurity testing. Organizations are using AI and RPA for automating security testing. It also helps with ensuring the safety of infrastructure and meeting security standards.
Amzur research says that according to 68% of big companies, cybersecurity threats are increasing. It is expected that spending on cybersecurity could reach $133.7 billion globally by 2022.
Conclusion
The software testing identifies the errors and helps with improving the consistency and performance of the application. It is mandatory for all mission-critical applications and technology systems.
Software testing is adopting the more agile model that improves the testing quality and lessens the risk of failure. The current trend is focusing on more automation and better coverage. Better coverage includes better coverage of test scenarios and platforms.
Codeless testing automation, IoT-driven testing, AI/ML in test automation, blockchain testing, performance engineering, are the top QA trends.
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I think it’s a secret code.
Chetan can u explain it in brief?
plz do needful asap
Thanks
Motha Chetya is useless !!
Alll waste !
All,
Go home and Play.
Hi
I am 1999 passed out in BSc electronics. I am working in non IT industry
I want to become software tester
I am unable to complete my MCA.
Because of financial problem.
But now it is not possible to complete MCA.
Is it possible to become software tester?
Please advise me
Hey,
I m with Chetya….lol
I dont want Kishya….
We will Enjayyyyyyyy…on next Friday !!!!
Kudos !!!
I suggest Yuvraj to handle this…not Kishya…
hfhftrjyjkkk
I want to change my job, I am working as a manual tester since last 20 months. But not getting interview calls. I have heard people saying U.S. market is down, thats why we have recession in IT. can anyone tell me till when we are not going to have calls. I am trying to change my job since past 6 months.
I read all ur information abt testing. gud but one thing is that ….really for testing gud opportunities are in the market ???….n bride career is there ??? ….i have one doubt that i changed my field from Implementaion to SQA on the basis of banking domain. i like testing field more….but from last six month i am feeling like that instead of growing in case of knowledge i am going down. there is no scope seem to me in Software testing help for the same. wht i have to do to make career in testing…
All,
Lets meet @ Harmit on Fridat @ 6.30 PM !!!
Hi All,
great News!
I think many my tester friend who were confused about the field will defenitaly get confidence.
Moreover will also give us a borad scope to apply our knowledge within our domain.
Thanks vijay
Thanks a lot for giving a great news!
Better News
its really good new…g8
very useful and good news
Hi there….Is your question a curious statement…or a remark!
Great.This is really a good news for all the testing employee.Some of the people treat that Testers do nothing and there is nothing to work.Its simple job any body can do it.
This article prooves the importance of Testing in the Market today.
Thanks Vijay.
I am in QA line from last 2 years and i proud to say i am in QA line.
Just chill the life yaaro. As life sucks so u also have the ability to suck the developers.
Abhay,
I m nat proud to be a Tester,I proud to be a Senior tester as I just gat promoted to the same.
Only LOL
Excellent, what was said by Gopalakrishnan.But it is not true in present situation.Not only testing, total software industry is in trouble.I think it may grow up after 2 years.
Nice to hear & see this news
Thanks Samip.. WTF – Sounds good..Guys we all are from WTF…Samip has a valid point..We should appericaite his efforts and thoughts..
Great guys !
Really a Good News !!
i am searching a job on testing from 7 months plz can any one help me out and i am having 1.8 year of exp on testing side only.
Hushar are you proud too? Please explain comment #121..
ss..Hurray..
it good
may be I am in different context.
But wany to discuss this
ya.Its great.As we are a Software Tester its a happiest moment for us and we should try to do our best
congrates to all the test engineers in india. cheer’s to all of u.
STUCK INSIDE INDIAN SOFTWARE SLAVE FACTORY– PLEASE SEND HELP
Hi Abhay,
I think others can also benefit from it…
Hi Abhay,
We are not allowed to send mail to any other Mail Server except Google from our company and do not have internet at home and it really becomes difficult to go to cyber cafe and surf for a mail so can u pls share your Cell no so it will be convinent to reach u if u don’t mind…
Thanks & Regards,
Samip Shah
Updated info…
Sure Rahul Kumar !!!
Needful is done.
Dear Hitesh,
There is no online exam for ISTQB as of today.What you can do is visit this site and you will find head to toe details- http://208.116.30.129/
Cheers
Abhay
Hi Abhay,
There are no enemies at all.
All indians are my brothers and sisters.
By the way lets meets up and decide plan of action…
Confim your and Yuvi, Tushi and Kishya for availability…
Cheers
Chetan kadulkar
Guys..Cool down..Samip Sorry dear i cant share my cell number here..but ofcourse you can reach at the said id.By the way Tushar and Chetan look like enemies..
Gentle Reminder -Lets use this place to discuss technical things…
Let me know if we all can meet up some time..
Best of Best regards
Abhay
I will be LOving the sqa in Puni, the amERCians will be paying me very weLLL fer my serviced
Infosys Chief Executive and Managing Director, Mr. Kris Gopalakrishnan estimated global software testing business to reach $13 Billion by 2010. Out of these approximately half of the testing work will be outsourced to India – according to Mr. Gopalakrishnan. That’s great news for Indian software testers.
Is it by 2010? or 2020? 😛
still i am in confusion what will happend but for testing 2 years of exp there is no good opportunities.Now i want to change my domain everybody is telling like this only pleas e give me correct solution.
But i have interest in “Testing field” that’s only i joined
Yes Guys, It is really good news for all of our testing community. But we need to work hard to show our testing capabilities.
Hi Kavitha,
U.S Recression has nothing to do with you not getting interview calls, Recruitment is still going
on in a large scale, because india is not depended completly on US any more. They have entered new
market like UK,Australia, Singapore and Middle east. Where lots of potential oppurtunites
exist.
What i can suggest you is to try changing your resume format , maybe update or gather new
skills which are in demand and i dont see any reason why you wont get interview calls.
Regards,
Tiger2K.
Excellent!
Sure Samip,It would be so good if i can be helpful.You can reach me at loveabhay_8@yahoo.com.
Tina, you may also note down this id..if you think you need more info..
Thanks Guys
Abhay
Great News to the TESTERS!!
i m proud to be a tester !!!!!!!! hurray….
Excellent news for all software testers.
Gret !!!
Sounds good ! My bad-for this weekend..Lets push it to next weekend.. Cheers !
done !!!
Good News to Testers
All,
Madern kishore called me around 3 days back and informed to seat @ harmeet on one of the friday in the month of September.
Kindly provide ur inputs.
Plz treat this on urgent basis !!!!
Best of Bad Regards,
Bada Chetya…!!!!
thanks Chetan..!!
hi vijay,
i need to know abt black box testing in details
thats gre8 observation………..
keep it uuuuuuuppppppppppppp MAN………
what needful, she is out of box…….
Fantastic information.
Agree.Now will do the needful.As Krish will also confused like u…So its better I will work independently and wl do the needful.And let u know.
Abhay,
Plz correct me if I m wrong.
LOL
Regards,
Only LOL.
Hey Abhy,
Remeber two things.
Yes, but If you have so many women behind you then you will be less successful.
If you have one woman behind you then you will be most successful.
You got it buddy?
Regards
Chetan
Hello sudha! are u from Blore
BOOOST ??
Who is he/She ?
Plz clarify…..
That’s great……
I always have confusion wheather to skip to testing field but after hearing the good news I want to switch to testing field without doubt. Thank u very much.
Its really a very good news to all testers. But tell how to approach for jobs.
I think recession is in our mind.. not outside.We need to work on this..take Hushar with you.. and start working.
Thanks for this great new.Congrats to all testing professional……..!
Hi Tina,
SQTL is good institute and having dood faculties in andheri center.
but I think you can clear interview by reading notes from sqtl and no need to join institute if you have experience in sw industry.
You can easily get into testing by reading notes from SQTL those are very good.
also you can preapre for ISTQB and CSI exams both cost 4000 and 1000 Rs.
Very standard questions answers in exam and you can clear easily if you preapare for 4-5 days.
Regards
Chetan Kadulkar
(QC Lead)
This is the good news for software tester. Some people having some confusion or doubt about testing. So i would love to mention that SQS Infosystem kind of company which is having core expertise of software testing. It can be best option for software tester. It is one of the biggest software testing-based company.
Approved.
Go Ahead guys and do the needful.
This is really a gud news nt only for the people in testing field only but for Indian IT industry as a whole.
I agree with TL. Whatever he says is correct. .
I am with you..go ahead..
Hi,
I have around 2.10 years of experience in developement (Java)
Currently I am working with reputed MNC company.
I have given NCFM begineers certification and now preparing for other modules.
can anybody suggest me a proper approach to move in testing.
If possible recommend any testing Institute in Mumbai where I can do a testing course.
does anybody know about SQTL OR SEEDS institutes of testing in Mumbai.
please do reply.
Chetan,
If I m not wrong,there are so many women behind any successful man in the world…..
Only lol..
Abhay,
plz correct me if I m wrong…
Nope … Make it 7.
excellent
Thank u tiger 2k for your reply.
I belong to delhi, and observed the calls for 3+ yrs. experience and r for the location chennai, banglore, pune. As u told above to learn new technology, that I do agree, most of the companies r in demand of automation tools mainly qtp.
So would you please suggest me as I am too much confused, whether I sould learn qtp to become upto company standard as companies are hiring exp people on qtp.
Thanks
Kavita Arora
Very impressive information for all testers.
thanks
Dear Kavita,
I do see that you have limited your search options till Delhi.
No doubt that QTP is one of the hot cake in the market today. But once again companies
prefer working knowledge more than theoretical knowledge. Still that is not the end of
world.
To set things clear, Learning QTP is certainly a plus in your resume, but manual testing did not
die also, it still exist everywhere. since your a manual tester, you still have option to get a job
in any company. just try to highlight the kind of work your done and the skill you pose in a
better way in your resume. I personally feel its the resume which maybe a issue in your case.
Learning QTP is not a ticket for getting a job. It certainly helps though.
Please let me know if you need further clarification
Regards,
Tiger2K
I am in…………
By the way Tushar………dont assume that you are hushar………Its misleading to us..
Excellent News those who want to start Software Testing Business 🙂
Keep Growing in Testing
Great News!
Really am feeling Proud to tell u all that am a Tester
Another Life for Testing Professional…After Hearing
this good news..
Hi Tina..
Nice name..Well there are many good institutes around..and you can benefit from them.But a real tester needs the right aptitude..that can be developed only if you can think stuff as they SHOULD be..Well i an certified tester and working for a Software company in Mumbai-SEEPZ…Let me know if i can be helpful !
Cheers!
Abhay
Wher is Modern ??
great!!!!
thinks look like what ever u will learn in 1yr abt testing that is the end of learning.
later we will learn of managing no technical learning.
If I am wrong let me know the area we can learn..
Thats good NEWS……………….
After reviewing the above thing, i am very delightful and it is a great news to all testers and future testers
From the past 2years,iam working as a software quality assurance tester.My colleagues said that there is no career in testing.It’s waste….now i felt proud..i am a tester
Buhat wadiya je
Testing will exist as long as development exists……never feel insecure by listening to others…after all they don’t pay us just for fun…think of the improved quality when issues reported by us get resolved…
Guies what is this???
Please stay on track.
We are here to discuss Technical Stuff and not Womens and stuff. This can be discussed later.
I really appreciate your reply Mr. tiger 2k. Would you please send me your email id so that I can forward my resume to you.
Many many thanks to you!
it’s really great news for testing professionals.
great
Software Testers deserve more appreciation from stakeholders. Why do then some Clients pay less dollars for testers. Devs and QA should both be treated like Engineers.
Really great news
any online exam for ISTQB
thanks
Hi all ,
I am developer by the way 🙂 . And I love testers. If there was no tester for the website in my company, client would have killed us. Because there were many issues that ONLY Tester could find. I just wonder if you follow same way in your life too? I mean ALWAYS finding error in something, error in what other people do. For example you would be saying to your wife : “Hi Janhavi, food has 10% less salt today as compared to yesterday” like this just for example. Please let me know is your daily routine like this only?
You can reach me , I am on stackoverflow (With very good reputation points 🙂 ) . My contact details are given there.
And dont be disappointed, I just have 1 advice for you guys. Please use English properly. You have LOTS of grammatical , spelling mistakes. Learn from it, and do some testing on yourself too dont just judge other people only.
fantastic
this type of article encourage us towards testing career
I knew this.I have seen this 2 months back.
Its really good news for all the test engineers in India
Needful Done !!!
BOOST is a secret of my energy……..
Chetan
Its great to hear the news about software testing.
Really Useful News for Testers!!!Thanks!!
This is good news for all testers. Testing is never ending process. Whenever development is there testing must be there without tsting no prject will be comple.
Good news ….
Dear All ,
This is Akhilesh.I am 2005 pass out in B.Sc.(IT).I completed B.Sc.(IT) thru distance learning.After than i joind BPO Industyry due to Financial reason.Now i wnt to move into real sector i,e, Software testing.But i am not good in programming part or i am not interested in programming side.
So according to my qualification can i go to make my career in s/w testing sector?Also suggest me that can i go for 2 months trainning for s/w testing or certification is required as per current market job?Waiting for an early response.Kindly provide me ur no.Plz help me out in this.plz…….
As a fresher i know that i hardly get calls for interview.so mentioning 2 yrs fake exp. initially for job is right or wrong?Plz give me clue on this. This is Also major concern for me.As i spoken one of comapny in Bangalore that providing all the doc. emp id,salry slip,they also told me that they also cover physical verification. Charging Rs.10,000 for this.Plz reply ASAP.I really need ur help!
Mail: msakhilesh@yahoo.com
Rgds,
Akhilesh Singh
Agree.Now will do the needful.As Krish will also confused like u…So its better I will work independently and wl do the needful.And let u know.
Abhay,
Plz correct me if I m wrong.
LOL
LOL
LOL
Regards,
Only LOL.
gr8
really great news…. kuch karke dikhayenge is duniya ko.. by Indian testers
Hi Abhay,
I think others can also benefit from your help so please do the needful
Dear Maryjoseph ,
This is Akhilesh.I am 2005 pass out in B.Sc.(IT).I completed B.Sc.(IT) thru distance learning.After than i joind BPO Industyry due to Financial reason.Now i wnt to move into real sector i,e, Software testing.But i am not good in programming part or i am not interested in programming side.
So according to my qualification can i go to make my career in s/w testing sector?Also suggest me that can i go for 2 months trainning for s/w testing or certification is required as per current market job?Waiting for an early response.Kindly provide me ur no.Plz help me out in this.plz…….
As a fresher i know that i hardly get calls for interview.so mentioning 2 yrs fake exp. initially for job is right or wrong?Plz give me clue on this. This is Also major concern for me.As i spoken one of comapny in Bangalore that providing all the doc. emp id,salry slip,they also told me that they also cover physical verification. Charging Rs.10,000 for this.Plz reply ASAP.
Mail Id:msakhilesh@yahoo.com
Rgds,
Akhilesh Singh
Long time no comments…I think now its Strict in Wab!
Please let me know if any significant improvement..
Best Regards
Abhay
hello
i want to start my carrer in software testing.i have full knowledge about testing(manual&automation). so i am going to start buisness in testing.if anyone want to join me then plz reply me on my email id…..kumar.cool45@yahoo.com
I test with the bvest u r all very good. India is very big now we will grow. Great India will prove the world our strength.
Agreed Abhay!!!
But how long will the current recession will continue?
Thnx,
Uvraj
Forever !!!!
I am asking question as omment but not getting answar from softwaretestinghelp.com ? way.
Hello,
S it true……..?
Hi Abhay,
Can u even give your phone no if u don’t mind. How may we contact u can u pls suggest?
Thanks & Regards,
Samip Shah
Its really good news for all the test engineers in India
There is a woman behind any successful man in the world…..
Lionardo
Dear All,
This is Akhilesh.I am 2005 pass out in B.Sc.(IT).I completed B.Sc.(IT) thru distance learning.After than i joind BPO Industyry due to Financial reason.Now i wnt to move into real sector i,e, Software testing.But i am not good in programming part or i am not interested in programming side.
So according to my qualification can i go to make my career in s/w testing sector?Also suggest me that can i go for 2 months trainning for s/w testing or certification is required as per current market job?Waiting for an early response.Kindly provide me ur no.Plz help me out in this.plz…….
Rgds,
Akhilesh Singh
Dear All,
This is a great news and an expected one. As today’s web technologies emerging day by day, the complexity of developing a software project/product is a challenging one and no company can bypass the testing phase. But one thing i want to tell to the testing community is gain as many knowledge and keep update yourserlf. More oppurtunity will knock you and at last but not least to conclude Testing will become more important for any company to standout in the competitive Industry.
Abhay…..!!!!
Congratzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz as u placed in Cap—> Gemini….!!
Lots of Regards,
Bada Chetya !!!
Hi Abhay,
I think others can also benefit from your help…
Tushar kiti hushar .. Only LOL…i think chetya has changed his name to “Regards Chetan”..kadulkar is absent.. confused !!! need more info.. tushya tale kishya and start working..
where?
Hi chetan,
please explain us about ur success in ISTQB.That will help us a lot.
Thanks
Amol K
Sure Abhay….
Tushar, You are always right ! LOL Only..Chetya seem to be getting emotional.. i think he want to say that he is successfull..behind chetya’s success there is only one thing – DINKY !
Cheers !
What is this Chetan?????
Are you MJ??? Wht is Kishore saying that he is with you???
Please clearify….
Great news Chetan,
We should appreciate Tushar.Lets book a lounge..in Marriot.
Thanks Tushar.
I will do all the needful for you ! Kidhar aane ka hai?
gud encouraging news for software tester
abbe kidhar needful hai wo to bata…
Regards
Chetan
This is a great news.According to me testing carrier growth will also be faster.We can reach our dream position as soon as possible in testing.
Please guies let us not make this section as our personal enjoyment section this is just for sharing some Technical Tips for Testing as our dear friend Abhay from WTF(World Testing Family) rightly said.
Its a good news for all Test Enginners.Thanks for giving this information
All,
Madern has some Hopeless release on this Friday and because of that we have to postponed our meeting by a week.
Bad Regards,
There is no application without testing.
that’s boost for those belong to testing industry . but the thing is companies like infosys recruiting BSC , BCA candidates for quality so people those belong to MCA , BE can choose developement side that is most safe
Cool Man .. Sr Tester ?? !! but this designation never existed in ‘saban’..new creation ..hmmm..enjay..
BTW, you should know the role of sr tester.Have upma daily.
Cheers ! and Congo Too !
let Abahy handle this,
Ask Kishya to help him
This is really Great News .Thanks Mr. Kris Gopalakrishnan .
Infosys Chief Executive and Managing Director.
I think my Job is secured for next two years , plus i can pay my bank loan for next two & I can plan out to invest in some Finacial Assets.
Abhay,
Let me know who is Dinky ?
Lol
I have fun testing and americans are fun too. Test time in India is less than US and we make good money. I want to see India be best. Love US and love India , thx