Your Software Testing Career Path

Software Testing Jobs Up This Month

Where is the software QA profession headed? AT*SQA’s new AT*SQA Index™ aims to provide insights.

The AT*SQA Index™ is a proprietary tool that tracks key metrics in the testing and software quality assurance (SQA) profession, including job openings, salaries, and other critical indicators.

Launched in July, the index is still in its early stages, so it’s too soon to identify definitive trends. However, early data shows an increase from 100 to 120 between July and August, driven by growth in job openings and salaries—a positive sign.

We’ll keep you informed as the AT*SQA Index™ gathers more data. In the meantime, see the software testing career path below to identify opportunities for your company and yourself.

Which Testing Path Will You Take?

This profession is so much more than basic software testing. It has countless opportunities for promotion, new challenges, and leadership roles. How can you advance your career in software quality? See the software testing career path.

The software testing career path helps you identify interesting testing areas that will take you to the next level. Whether you want to be a manager, the test automation leader, or the AI testing expert, there are so many opportunities for advancement.

How quickly can you reach the next level? Get started today!

Which Path Will You Take to Promotion?

Recruit Software Testers the Easy Way

Recruiting outstanding software testers is crucial to your organization’s success. However, finding available testers can be difficult, especially if you need specific knowledge and skills.

The AT*Work™ list of software testers for hire makes hiring QA testers easy. This exclusive list lets you actively find the testers you need rather than waiting for them to see your job posting.

Why AT*Work™ makes hiring easy:

The testers are available for work now because they are between jobs or available for freelance
All testers have a minimum of ISTQB Foundation Level certification through ASTQB or AT*SQA
Many testers also have additional ISTQB certifications or AT*SQA micro-credentials for specialization
Testers are ranked by their Testing Tiers® level

Advantages to Employers Utilizing AT*Work™

You can search by testing area, scripting/programming language, test tool, and domain
Testers report their skill level for each item, ranging from "Knowledgeable, limited experience" to "Expert, can teach others"
It's free to use

Read more in our article, "Finding Top-Tier Talent the Easy Way" or visit AT*Work™ right now.

AT*Work™ enables you to make informed hiring decisions and ensure that your software testers meet the industry standard. Start your search now.

Find Top-Tier Talent the Easy Way

Looking for a Job? Share Your AT*Work™ Profile

If you are actively searching for a job, include a link to your AT*Work on your resume, in your emails, and in correspondence with hiring managers.

It's easy. Here are the steps:

Go to the AT*Work search page
Enter information that will bring up your profile
Click on your profile
Then copy the URL for that page and paste it wherever you need it

Note that the profile lists your location, but for privacy reasons, users won't see your name until they create an account, agree to the terms of use, and log in.

This is a quick way to share your certifications, credentials, skills, and experience levels with one simple addition. Feel free to use the logo above!

3 Ways the Official U.S. List Helps You

The only way to appear on our Official U.S. List of Certified Software Testers™ and earn points toward your Testing Tiers® ranking is to register for your certification exam through ASTQB and our official ISTQB exam provider AT*SQA.

No matter where you live in the world, being on our Official U.S. List of Certified Software Testers™ can help you and your employer in 3 ways:

It can help you get jobs with American companies. American companies and governmental organizations check with ASTQB & AT*SQA to see if you are certified. Why? Because ASTQB is the official U.S. board for ISTQB certification and AT*SQA is our official ISTQB exam provider. If you're on this list, companies know you took the official U.S. Board's American English ISTQB exam.
It could help your company get contracts with American companies. Your inclusion on the Official U.S. List of Certified Software Testers™ is a bonus for your company because it demonstrates your commitment to working with a U.S.-based software quality team. That's a big deal.
It makes you and your company more prominent. AT*SQA and ASTQB promote the importance of hiring individuals on our Official U.S. List of Certified Software Testers™, and our ads have been seen more than 50 million times. That makes your certification accomplishment more well-known to U.S. employers and clients every day! Don't forget that ASTQB and AT*SQA will also give you Testing Tiers® points that increase your level on the list.

Of course, ASTQB & AT*SQA also add you to the ISTQB Successful Candidate Register! Register for your ISTQB exam through ASTQB or our official ISTQB exam provider AT*SQA now to get on both lists and earn Testing Tiers® ranking points.

Do You Have Questions About Taking ISTQB Exams?

Our official exam provider, AT*SQA, is always happy to answer your questions about registration, scheduling, and more! You can find answers to common questions such as these on their exam i nstructions page:

How do I register for an exam?
How do I take an exam?
How do I reschedule an exam?
How do I prepare for an online exam from home?

AT*SQA Exam Instructions

Take Your ISTQB Exam at Home Anywhere

Did you know you can take your ISTQB exam from ASTQB & AT*SQA anywhere in the world? You've always been able to do so through a testing center, but now you can also do so from home!

Make sure you're keeping up with other testers so your career stays strong. Register now at our exam provider AT*SQA to take your ISTQB exam at home.

Contact us if you need assistance or have questions. We can make the process easy for you.