Software Test Automation Engineering (VA 2025 SEL WDE 134)

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What is a Software Test Automation Engineer?

A Software Test & Automation Engineer is a professional who designs and develops automated tests to ensure that software applications work correctly. Their responsibilities include:

• Creating and maintaining automated test scripts,

• Identifying bugs and performance issues early in the development cycle,

• Collaborating with developers to improve code quality,

• Using automation tools like Selenium, JUnit, TestNG, Cypress, or Appium,

• Enhancing test efficiency and reducing manual testing efforts.

Test Automation Engineers work across industries such as finance, healthcare, retail, and technology, ensuring software products are reliable, functional, and ready for release.

What is Test Automation?

Test Automation is the process of using software tools to execute pre-scripted tests on applications automatically. It allows teams to:

• Run tests faster and more frequently,

• Improve software quality and reduce human error,

• Shorten development and release cycles,

• Continuously validate new features in Agile/DevOps environments.

Test automation is critical in CI/CD pipelines, ensuring consistent testing throughout the software development lifecycle.

Job Growth in the USA

Software Test Automation / QA Engineering

• Expected job growth: 15%+ from 2023 to 2033, faster than the average for most professions.

• Tens of thousands of job openings each year across QA, test automation, and SDET roles.

• High demand in industries including tech, finance, healthcare, education, and telecommunications.

• Roles such as SDET (Software Development Engineer in Test), Automation QA Engineer, and Performance Tester are highly sought-after.

• Test automation is a core skill in Agile and DevOps teams, and is among the top skill sets in the software industry today.