The world of software is vast and broad, but there aren't many obvious entry points for newcomers, unless those people happened to decide they wanted to work in tech before they were 18. It turns out that there are several areas where it's possible to get started in the world of IT, but they each come with challenges and roadblocks.
- This essay will specifically focus on the role of a QA Engineer, and my thoughts on how I would try to start working as one if I were beginning today. Whether you think of this role as an SDET, QA Analyst, or QA Engineer - I'm describing someone involved in testing software. This is the area I work in, now as a QA Lead, and I was able to develop my career with no college degree or background in programming as a teenager.
- In contrast to areas like sales, customer support, and design - I believe that getting an entry-level job in QA is only slightly harder than a completely non-technical role, yet will open up significantly more opportunity to get working on real programming and other technical work. For that reason, I recommend it as the best place for aspiring technical people to begin working in the software trade.
- I think you should also know some terms around typical team structure - know what a UX designer, a Product Manager, and a Project Manager all do, but you shouldn't get asked too much about their work, only about how you would interface with them.#testing #java ?#jobsearch #softwaretesting #jobs #testing #manualtesting #automationtesting #testers
