1. Entry-Level Roles
Quality Assurance (QA) Tester: Focus on executing manual test cases and identifying defects.
Junior Test Engineer: Begin understanding test design, reporting bugs, and using tools like Selenium or JIRA.
2. Intermediate Roles
Test Engineer: Specialize in specific areas like performance, security, or automation testing.
Automation Test Engineer: Develop and execute automated test scripts using frameworks like Selenium, Appium, or Cypress.
Performance Tester: Focus on testing the scalability and speed of systems using tools like JMeter or LoadRunner.
3. Advanced Roles
Senior Test Engineer: Lead testing efforts, mentor junior engineers, and design complex testing strategies.
Test Architect: Define overall testing architecture, strategies, and tools for projects or organizations.
QA Manager: Oversee the entire QA process, manage teams, and ensure the quality of deliverables.
4. Specialized Paths
DevOps/CI-CD Specialist: Integrate testing into continuous integration and deployment pipelines.
SDET (Software Development Engineer in Test): Develop testing tools and frameworks, contributing to both development and testing.
Security Tester: Specialize in identifying vulnerabilities and ensuring systems are secure.
5. Leadership Roles
QA Director/Head of Testing: Lead large teams, set organizational quality goals, and interact with stakeholders.
Chief Quality Officer: Oversee quality across the entire organization.
Skills Development Along the Way
Technical Skills: Coding (Python, Java, etc.), tools (Selenium, Appium, etc.), and database knowledge.
Soft Skills: Communication, problem-solving, and leadership.
Certifications: ISTQB, Certified Selenium Tester, or AWS certifications.
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