Software testers are among the most in-demand professionals in the IT industry. They evaluate software from the point of view of experts and ordinary users, and their main goal is to identify and eliminate software bugs. Sometimes testers create technical documentation in a foreign language. They obligatory prepare reports, and also develop tools and scenarios that are used during testing. Conventionally, they are divided into 2 groups:

  1. Alpha-testers, who work with software that is under development;
  2. Beta testers that specialize in ready-made versions of software.

Software testers have prospects for professional growth, because they can always choose a different field, which is somehow related to the IT segment.
Features of the profession

Software testing is a fascinating process that has a light creative touch. A tester spends most of his working time at a computer or tablet, smartphone and other types of gadgets. The responsibilities of a software tester include:

  • Developing optimal testing techniques, creating test cases, modeling common behavioral situations;
  • creating schedules and plans, performing various types of testing: security, load, functional, automated, configuration, game, usability and others. A universal tester can perform all these types of testing, but more often than not he/she specializes in 1-2;
  • Creation of databases and reports on the results of testing;
  • classification of errors, and in-depth analysis of the results of the work done;
  • assistance to the development team in eliminating errors;
  • consulting with developers and customers, analysis of complaints received from real users.

All the above-mentioned duties should be divided into 3 main stages: development (indirect participation), testing and analysis, preparation of technical reports and debugging. This type of activity requires involvement, the profession is suitable for young men and women who tend to work laboriously and sedentary.

Pros and cons of the profession

Pros

  • Software tester – a prestigious profession, which will open the way to other IT-specialties, where there is an even higher level of pay.
  • Many software companies are interested in software testers.
  • Testers can work in the office or at home, which allows you to combine activities with travel, hobbies, or education.
  • The salaries of testers are high and the field is open to ambitious people of any age.
  • Access to modern software, games and other interesting products.
  • The ability to run your own blog or vlog, allowing you to popularize your services and earn additional income.

Cons

  • The work of testers is very well paid, which entails high competition in the labor market.
  • You need experience to fulfill orders, if you do not have it, it is not easy to find a job.
  • Occupational diseases common to all people who work behind a computer.