In the fast-paced world of software development, it’s essential to ensure that the end product is of high quality and meets the expectations of the users. That’s where QA comes in. QA is the process of verifying and validating software to ensure that it meets the defined requirements and specifications so that the end user can have the best experience with the product, that being a website or a game.

As a QA engineer, you are responsible for ensuring that software products meet quality standards, are reliable, and perform as expected. This role requires a unique set of skills and a passion for problem-solving.

Why become a QA Engineer?

• Contributing to the development of high-quality products: QA Engineers play a crucial role in ensuring that software and other products meet the required quality standards. By working as a QA Engineer, you will be able to contribute to the development of products that are reliable, secure, and meet customer needs.

• Varied and challenging work: QA Engineers work on various projects and face different challenges every day. The work can be both interesting and challenging, which makes it an ideal career choice for those who enjoy problem-solving.

• Career growth opportunities: QA is a field that offers significant opportunities for career growth. As you gain experience and skills in QA, you can move up to more senior roles such as QA Manager, Test Lead, or Automation Engineer. Also, you can pursue a slightly different path, such as Product Manager and other DevOps roles. 

• Job security: As software and technology continue to play an increasingly important role in our lives, the demand for QA Engineers is expected to grow. This means that a career in QA can offer job security and stability.

What does a QA Engineer do?

The main goal of a QA Engineer is to prevent defects and errors in the software development process and to ensure that the product is user-friendly and meets customer requirements.

Here are some of the daily responsibilities of a QA Engineer:

• Developing and implementing test plans and strategies to ensure the software product meets quality standards.
• Identifying and reporting defects, bugs, and issues in the software product to the development team.
• Conducting functional, integration, performance, and usability testing of the software product.
• Collaborating with developers and other team members to identify and resolve defects and issues.
• Participating in code reviews and suggesting improvements to code quality and testability.
• Automating test cases and maintaining test scripts.
• Continuously monitoring and improving the quality of the software product.

Would you make a good QA engineer?

If we were to make a list of job requirements, it might look something like this:

• Good attention to detail is needed to spot bugs and flaws.
• Adaptability is necessary. You need to be flexible as plans can change every day
• Have good oral and written communication.
• Have a tolerance for repetitive and tedious tasks.

Finally, keep in mind that the software industry is untamed and expanding at a breakneck pace, so if you love to dig into details as much as we do and are thinking about working as a professional tester, we say go for it! There is no better time than now to start.

If you still feel like you need some assurance, here are some of our QA engineers saying the things they love the most and the least about their job, so you can judge for yourself if the shoe fits. 

Alina 

“The most attractive of working as a QA engineer is the feeling of “understanding” the project. This understanding I get because I have the opportunity to communicate with the whole team. I also like when the project gets better and more stable with the help of QA work. But there is something that I like less, it’s writing testing documentation.”

Lawrence

“What I like about being a QA engineer is that I can contribute to developing an awesome IT product without going through the pain of programming. Being a QA means that I can express all my visions about how software should work for the end user. The least interesting part is that I can be stuck with the same app for several months.”

Maxim 

“I like the fact that I can ensure the quality of the product on the market, I find defects that will make life easier for users. I adore seeing the happy faces of customers. I don’t like that some things may take a lot of time to become better, but that is because I can get bored quickly.”

Being a QA Engineer can be both a joy and a challenge, just like any job really. While it requires a unique set of skills and a passion for problem-solving, it can also be incredibly rewarding to see the impact of your work on the final product. 

If you have a love for technology, a desire to work with a diverse group of people, and a passion for problem-solving, then being a QA Engineer might be the perfect career for you.