Skills Needed to Become Test Automation Engineer

by Nataliia Vasylyna | October 14, 2014 10:00 am

Nowadays one can find a great number of software testing companies that provide mobile testing, desktop testing, and website testing. Test engineers play a significant role in improving and maintaining the quality of software products.

Software producers came to realize the importance of testing activities before the product release.

With time testing developed different types and levels. Growing demand for various testing services had been a reason for the increasing value of software testers. At first, the work of a tester was rather boring. But now numerous career paths are available in the software testing field. A junior tester may grow to the position of a manager or team lead.

A software tester can build a successful career in automated testing. Specialists of that kind are highly valued in a modern job market. Many types of testing involve automation at present. So, automated test engineers often participate in functional testing, performance testing, security testing.

Skills and Knowledge of Automated Test Engineers That are Especially Appreciated:

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Endnotes:
  1. skills: https://blog.qatestlab.com/2020/03/26/automation-skills-responsibilities/
  2. Highway to the Automated Testing Hell: https://blog.qatestlab.com/2016/08/31/automated-testing-hell/
  3. Interview Questions of Selenium: https://blog.qatestlab.com/2011/03/05/interview-questions-of-selenium/
  4. Why Is a Healthy Testing Process Crucial? A Full Checklist: https://blog.qatestlab.com/2024/02/15/why-is-a-healthy-testing-process-crucial-a-full-checklist/

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