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Mihai Serdean is a software engineer with 17 years of experience in IT software and QA. He is currently working as a freelancer in software quality assurance and is part of various freelance networks such as Toptal, Upper, Expertlead, and WorkGenius. Mihai has expertise in test automation, performance testing, and using tools such as Selenium WebDriver, Cypress, JMeter, and Postman. He is skilled in multiple programming languages including Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, and .Net. Mihai has a strong background in computer science, holding both a Master's and Bachelor's degree from Universitatea "Babeș-Bolyai" din Cluj-Napoca. He has experience in implementing QA strategies, managing QA teams, and improving QA processes. Mihai has worked with various companies and has a track record of delivering high-quality software solutions.

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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 NameYears of experienceResponsibilities and activitiesAverage salary (USD/year)
Junior0-2 years
  • Write basic automation scripts
  • Execute test cases
  • Report bugs
$50,000
Middle2-4 years
  • Develop automation frameworks
  • Conduct code reviews
  • Implement test strategies
$70,000
Senior4-6 years
  • Lead automation projects
  • Mentor team members
  • Optimize testing processes
$90,000
Expert/Team Lead6+ years
  • Architect automation solutions
  • Define testing standards
  • Collaborate with stakeholders
$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

  1. Selenium (Simon, 2004)
  2. Appium (Dan, 2013)
  3. Katalon Studio (KMS Technology, 2015)
  4. TestComplete (SmartBear Software, 1999)
  5. 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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