4 Things You Want to Know About Software Testing

1. You might encounter different name for the same profession of Software testing specialist:
– Software Tester
– Software QA Analyst
– QA Tester
– Test Validation Specialist
– Software Test Engineer
– Test Automation Specialist

2. The salaries of testers are very good and vary from 50K to 120K annually for permanent positions, and $25-$65/hour for contracts. Testers are in great demand. The demand grows at the rate of 4-6% per year).

3. The profession of Software Tester is ideal for:
– Anyone trying to change their career path in response to the economic restructuring,
– New immigrants looking for a qualified job in a new country
– Recent school/college graduates who are struggling to find their first job

4. There are numerous benefits of a career path in Software QA:
– Everyone can do it – open for people with different professional backgrounds and industry domains
– Short learning curve (up to 6 months), while salaries are similar to Software Developers who spent 5 years to earn their degree
– High Demand
– Great compensation rates ($25 – $65/hour)
– Age tolerant

Oleg Vertlib, Director of Hitek Computer School https://hitekschool.com

Hitek Computer School provides Software QA&Testing Education from 2007