What to rely on for testing
In today's rapidly developing Internet era, the value and status of the testing industry, as an important part of the technology field, is becoming increasingly prominent. So, what exactly does testing engineers rely on to "make a living"? This article will analyze the way to survive in the test industry from multiple dimensions such as skill requirements, industry trends, salary levels, etc., combined with popular topics and hot contents on the entire network in the past 10 days.
1. Test the core skills of engineers
The core competitiveness of a test engineer lies in his skill set. Here are the testing skills that are currently in the strongest demand in the market:
| Skill Category | Specific skills | Popularity (1-5 stars) |
|---|---|---|
| Automated testing | Selenium, Appium, Robot Framework | ★★★★★ |
| Performance Testing | JMeter, LoadRunner, Gatling | ★★★★☆ |
| programming language | Python, Java, JavaScript | ★★★★★ |
| Continuous integration | Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions | ★★★★☆ |
| Safety Testing | Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP, Nessus | ★★★☆☆ |
As can be seen from the table,Automated testing and programming capabilitiesIt is the foundation of the "rice bowl" of testing engineers, and performance testing and safety testing are plus points.
2. Test the salary level of the industry
Salary is an important indicator for measuring the value of a career. The following are the salary data of test engineers counted by recruitment platforms (such as Lagou and BOSS Direct Recruitment) in the past 10 days:
| Job Level | Average monthly salary (RMB) | Popular cities |
|---|---|---|
| Junior Test Engineer | 8,000-15,000 | Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen |
| Intermediate Test Engineer | 15,000-25,000 | Hangzhou, Guangzhou, Chengdu |
| Senior Testing Engineer | 25,000-40,000 | First-tier cities and new first-tier cities |
| Test Development Engineer | 30,000-50,000+ | Internet manufacturers concentrated |
Obviously,Test Development EngineerThe highest salary level also reflects the strong demand for "technical testing" talents in the market.
3. Test the future trends of the industry
According to recent industry discussions and technical summit content, the future of the testing industry will revolve around the following directions:
1.The combination of AI and testing: AI-assisted test case generation, defect prediction, etc. have become hot topics. 2.Cloud native testing: With the popularity of cloud computing, the demand for testing tools and frameworks in cloud environments has surged. 3.Full stack testing capability: Enterprises prefer talents who can perform functional tests and performance/safety tests. 4.DevOps and test left shift: Test engineers need to intervene in the development process earlier to push quality forward.
4. Test engineers’ “eating” way
To sum up, if a test engineer wants to "have a good meal", he needs to do the following:
1.Strengthen basic skills: Automated testing and programming are the foundation of one's own development. 2.Pay attention to industry trends: Learn emerging technologies such as AI and cloud native in a timely manner. 3.Improve comprehensive capabilities: Transform from single functional testing to full-stack testing. 4.Choose a high-value track: The salary is higher in the field of testing and development, security testing, etc.
The testing industry is upgrading from "handmade dots" to "technologically driven". Only by keeping up with the trend can we gain a foothold in this fiercely competitive market.
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