Power your QA career with Test Automation Strategy and Test Automation Engineering skills.
The Most Valuable Tester
Who is the Most Valuable Tester?
The most valuable tester? That's a tough question to answer! Certainly, test automation is in high demand, so here are two possible candidates:
Test automation strategists could be considered indispensable because of their insights on optimizing test automation, their support of shift left and right approaches, and their ability to identify critical infrastructure dependencies. They ensure high ROI by targeting relevant test cases across various development methods and incorporating global best practices, aiding the software development and quality team in enterprise-wide deployments.
Test automation engineers could also be considered vital due to their expertise in configuring infrastructure, selecting tools, designing scalable solutions, and planning deployments. They integrate automated tests within CI/CD pipelines, analyze and report test data, verify infrastructure, and identify continuous improvement opportunities, ensuring robust test automation and enhanced software quality throughout the development lifecycle.
Of course, if you have both sets of skills, then you make an even stronger case for being the most valuable member of the software quality team.
To be fair, it's impossible to choose the most valuable tester, but if you have test automation skills, you're very popular with employers! Learn more below.
Take a Leadership Role with Test Automation Strategy
Power your career ahead with the new ISTQB Test Automation Strategy certification!
ISTQB has expanded its body of knowledge in test automation by introducing the new ISTQB Test Automation Strategy (TAS) certification. This certification focuses on the strategic aspects of implementing test automation and complements the ISTQB Test Automation Engineering certification.
The new ISTQB Test Automation Strategy (TAS) certification:
Provides insights on optimizing test automation to support systems under test (SUT) and demonstrates the effects on shift left and shift right approaches.
Identifies infrastructure components and dependencies affecting test automation.
Ensures the test automation strategy targets relevant test cases for a high return on investment, regardless of the software development method—waterfall, Agile, or DevOps.
Incorporates best practices from a global body of test automation architects, test leads, and practitioners.
Helps test engineers and managers overseeing the deployment of test automation for projects across the enterprise.
Know a Tester Looking for a Job? AT*Work™ Can Help
AT*Work™ connects employers with testers who are seeking jobs due to layoffs or career changes. If you know of someone looking for a software testing job or freelance project, share this with them.
Employers use AT*Work™ to find testers because:
Employers can search by knowledge/skill.
The testers in AT*Work have proven themselves through one or more certifications earned through ASTQB and AT*SQA. These include all of the ISTQB certifications offered by ASTQB.
The testers in AT*Work are arranged based on their Testing Tiers® rankings with the highest levels at the top.
Would you like to be in the AT*Work directory? You can be listed when you have certifications from AT*SQA and ASTQB.
To opt into the AT*Work™ Software Tester Directory, do the following:
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No one makes it easier to register for ISTQB exams than AT*SQA, our official ISTQB exam provider. Now they've made it even easier!
AT*SQA provides detailed videos and instructions on the ISTQB exam instructions page. Learn about creating an account, scheduling/rescheduling an exam, and tips for the online testing experience.
Exam instructions may not seem that special, but the more you are prepared for your exam, the better your exam day will be! This is another great AT*SQA advantage.
