Want to hire Test Automation developer? Then you should know!
How and where is Test Automation used?
- Regression Testing: Ensuring existing features still work after changes
- Data-Driven Testing: Using different data sets for testing the same actions
- Parallel Test Execution: Running tests concurrently for faster results
- Cross-Browser Testing: Checking compatibility across various browsers
- Performance Testing: Evaluating system performance under different conditions
- Smoke Testing: Verifying critical functionalities work before full testing
- Keyword-Driven Testing: Writing tests using keywords for easier maintenance
- Integration Testing: Testing if modules work together as expected
- UI Testing: Validating the user interface for consistency and functionality
- API Testing: Testing application programming interfaces for reliability
Compare Junior, Middle, Senior, and Expert/Team Lead Test Automation Developer roles
Seniority Name | Years of experience | Responsibilities and activities | Average salary (USD/year) |
---|---|---|---|
Junior | 0-2 years |
| $50,000 |
Middle | 2-4 years |
| $70,000 |
Senior | 4-6 years |
| $90,000 |
Expert/Team Lead | 6+ years |
| $110,000 |
Quick Facts about Test Automation.
- Test Automation Software Development began its journey in 1960.
- Most popular project types using this tech are Web Applications.
- The entry threshold for this technology is basic programming skills.
- Selenium is the most popular related technology in this field.
- Fun Fact: The first computer bug was a real insect found in a computer.
TOP Test Automation Related Technologies
- Selenium (Simon, 2004)
- Appium (Dan, 2013)
- Katalon Studio (KMS Technology, 2015)
- TestComplete (SmartBear Software, 1999)
- Robot Framework (Pekka, 2008)
What are top Test Automation instruments and tools?
- Katalon Studio: Automation tool by KMS Technology, released in 2015
- Selenium: Open-source tool by ThoughtWorks, released in 2004
- UFT (Unified Functional Testing): Tool by Micro Focus, released in 2001
- TestComplete: Tool by SmartBear Software, released in 1999
- Apache JMeter: Open-source tool by Apache Software Foundation, released in 1998
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