A software tester is an individual that tests software for bugs, errors, defects or any problem that can affect the performance of computer software or an application.
You will participate in the quality assurance phase of software development and deployment as a software tester.
You’ll run both automated and human tests to make sure the code written by developers is appropriate for the task at hand and that any defects or problems are fixed before a product is made available to general users.
Your work is crucial to the development of technical items including software systems and cars, electronics, Defence, and healthcare.
You might work on specialized, one-of-a-kind projects or globally distributed, multibillion-dollar enterprises.
You must be comfortable with or learn how to use coding languages and programme.
Work with software developers and project support teams while meeting with system users to understand the scope of projects
Determine business needs and project plans
Track software and application systems
Carry out scalability, performance, functional, and stress testing.
Creating and running test scripts
Test manually and automatically
Test across several platforms, such as the web and mobile
Construct bug reporting
Code evaluation, resource allocation, and documentation review
Maintain a focus on project and departmental deadlines.
Offer quality control
Give software development project teams unbiased feedback
Design tests to reduce risk by troubleshooting and problem-solving
Inform the software development and business user teams of your observations.
Visit several project locations
Simultaneously work on several projects document analysis
Liaise with project teams in other parts of the world
Communicate findings to technical and non-technical colleagues.
Excellent Communication.
Quick and Continuous Learning.
Strong Analytical Skills.
Creativity.
Wise Time Management.
Technical Tools and Technical Knowledge.
Automation Proficiency.
DevOps Awareness.
Strong written and verbal communication abilities, including the capacity to collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders. Problem-solving abilities
The capacity to operate under pressure, pay attention to detail, be technically proficient, be able to collaborate and work alone, be organised, and be capable of meeting deadlines.
An enthusiasm for using technology.
You can find software testing opportunities in:
Financial services
Healthcare
Manufacturing
Media
Professional services
Public sector
Retail
Telecommunications
Transport.
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Software Testing Market size exceeded USD 40 billion in 2020 and is estimated to grow at over 7% CAGR from 2021 to 2027. Growing technological developments in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and CI/CD for the IT sector are likely to boost the industry growth.
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Croma Campus.
Aptron.
Zuan Education.
Agile Academy.
Madrid Software Training.
ThinkNEXT.
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Software Testing: Learn Manual/QA Testing + ISTQB CTFL Help on Udemy.
Software Testing Fundamentals on edX.
Software Testing and Automation Specialization on Coursera.
Software Testing Fundamentals Course on Edureka.
Software Testing on Udacity.