List of Jobs Available After ITI Software Testing Assistant Trade: Salary Range, Future Prospects

Software Testing Technician

Conduct manual and automated testing, log bugs, and assist in ensuring software quality

• IT Services
• Software Development
• Tech Startups
• E-commerce

Test Automation Assistant

Assist in writing and maintaining automation scripts using tools like Selenium or JUnit

• Software Development
• Enterprise Applications
• Banking Technology

Release Management Assistant

Assist in preparing and managing software releases, ensuring they are thoroughly tested before deployment

• DevOps
• Product-based Companies
• IT Consulting

Bug Tracking Assistant

Help in managing the bug-tracking process, using tools like JIRA, Bugzilla, or Redmine

• IT Services
• Product-Based Companies
• Cloud Computing
• Telecom

Junior Test Engineer

Execute test scripts, document defects, collaborate with senior engineers to improve product quality

• Telecommunications
• E-commerce
• Fintech
• IT Services

Technical Support Specialist (Testing)

Provide support in resolving software testing issues for clients, guiding them through the testing process

• IT Services
• Cloud-based Solutions
• Enterprise Software

UI/UX Tester

Test the user interface (UI) and user experience (UX) of websites and apps, ensuring they meet design specifications and user needs

• Web Development
• Mobile App Development
• Digital Agencies
• E-commerce

Software Tester (Mobile Applications)

Focus on testing mobile apps for functionality, performance, and security

• Mobile App Development
• Telecom
• Gaming
• E-commerce

Junior QA Automation Engineer

Assist senior automation engineers in creating automated testing frameworks

• Fintech
• Banking Solutions
• SaaS (Software as a Service) Companies

Quality Assurance (QA) Analyst

Work on identifying software defects, writing test cases, and ensuring that the product meets defined requirements

• IT Companies
• Gaming
• Web Development
• Healthcare Tech

Database Tester

Conduct database testing by verifying data integrity and ensuring that backend systems function smoothly

• Data Warehousing
• Banking
• Enterprise Solutions

Manual Tester

Perform manual testing on software products, ensuring functionality, usability, and performance

• Web Development
• E-commerce Gaming
• EdTech

IT Services Companies

INR 10,000 to INR 20,000

INR 20,000 to INR 35,000

INR 35,000 to INR 50,000

Software Development Companies

INR 12,000 to INR 25,000

INR 25,000 to INR 40,000

INR 40,000 to INR 60,000

Manufacturing or Industrial Automation Companies

INR 8,000 to INR 18,000

INR 18,000 to INR 30,000

INR 30,000 to INR 45,000

E-commerce or Retail Tech Companies

INR 15,000 to INR 25,000

INR 25,000 to INR 40,000

INR 40,000 to INR 55,000

Telecom Companies

INR 10,000 to INR 22,000

INR 22,000 to INR 35,000

INR 35,000 to INR 50,000

Java

Learn how to write test scripts, create automated test cases, and work with testing frameworks such as JUnit or TestNG

Ruby

Ruby is often used in testing frameworks like Cucumber and Watir for Behavior-Driven Development (BDD)

LoadRunner/JMeter

For performance testing

JavaScript

JavaScript has become increasingly important in testing frameworks like Cypress and Protractor

Python

Automation testing, writing test cases, creating test suites, and working with libraries like Unittest or PyTest

Postman

For API testing

Shell Scripting (Bash)

Writing automation scripts for running tests, managing test environments, and integrating with Continuous Integration (CI) pipelines

SQL

Writing queries to validate data integrity, performing CRUD operations, and validating the backend database during software testing

C#

Writing test cases for .NET applications, working with testing frameworks like NUnit

JIRA/Asana

For bug tracking and project management

Test Management Tools

• Jira
• TestRail
• qTest

Bug Tracking Tools

• Bugzilla
• MantisBT
• Redmine

Performance Testing Tools

• JMeter
• LoadRunner
• Gatling

Automation Testing Tools

• Selenium
• Cypress
• Appium
• JUnit/TestNG
• Postman

CI/CD Tools

• Jenkins
• CircleCI
• Travis CI

Code Coverage Tools

• JaCoCo
• Istanbul

Virtualization Tools

• Docker
• VirtualBox/VMware

Collaboration Tools

• Slack
• Microsoft Teams

Code Quality Tools

• SonarQube
• ESLint

Cross-Browser Testing Tools

• BrowserStack
• Sauce Labs

Security Testing Tools

• OWASP ZAP
• Burp Suite

Programming and Scripting Certifications

• Python or Java for Automation Testing
• Certified Python Tester (CPT)

Specialized Testing Certifications

• Certified Performance Tester
• Certified Security Tester (CST)

Basic Software Testing Certifications

• ISTQB Foundation Level (International Software Testing Qualifications Board)
• Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL)

DevOps and Agile Testing Certifications

• Certified Agile Tester (CAT)
• Certified DevOps Professional (CDP)

General IT & Software Development Certifications

• CompTIA A+
• Certified Software Development Associate (CSDA)

Automation Testing Certifications

• Selenium Certification
• Certified Software Test Automation Specialist (CSTAS)

Government Sector

• Ministries like Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, National Informatics Centre have IT wings that require software testers
• There are various opportunities for candidates with ITI Software Testing Assistant Trade to work in PSUs like Bharat Electronics Limited, NTPC, IOCL.
• In the banking sector opportunities are present at various nationalised banks like PNB, SBI
• Organisations like DRDO, ISRO also require IT professionals for various roles including software testing

Private Sector

Candidates can work as Software Testing Assistant in FinTech, HealthTech, Telecom, IT, SaaS companies

Overseas Opportunities

Candidates having requisite certifications and experience can apply for jobs in United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, Germany