SDET, SQA ENGINEER & SOFTWARE TESTER
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Similarities
Quality Focused:
All three roles are focused on ensuring the quality
and reliability of software products.
Testing Knowledge:
Each role requires a strong understanding of
various testing methodologies, tools, and
techniques to assess software quality.
Collaboration with Development Teams:
SDETs, SQA Engineers, and Software Testers often
work closely with developers to identify, document,
and resolve defects.
Differences
Skills and Background:
SDET: Typically has a strong software development
background, with expertise in coding and test
automation. They can contribute to both the
development and testing sides of a project.
SQA Engineer: Generally focuses on process-oriented
tasks like defining quality standards, conducting
reviews, and ensuring compliance with standards. They
may not be involved in direct coding.
Software Tester: Primarily focuses on executing test
cases, finding defects, and verifying that software
meets requirements. Testers may or may not have
coding skills, depending on whether they perform
manual or automated testing.
Differences
Primary Responsibilities:
SDET: Designs and implements automated test
frameworks, writes code for testing, and works on tools
to facilitate continuous integration and continuous
testing.
SQA Engineer: Establishes quality processes, performs
audits, and ensures that quality assurance activities are
integrated into all phases of the SDLC.
Software Tester: Executes tests, reports defects, and
validates that all software functionalities work as
expected. They are often involved in the hands-on
process of finding and reproducing bugs.
Differences
Involvement in the SDLC:
SDET: Involved throughout the SDLC, particularly in
the development and testing phases. They often write
test code alongside production code.
SQA Engineer: Involved across the entire SDLC,
focusing on processes, standards, and quality controls.
They work to ensure the development process leads to
high-quality outcomes.
Software Tester: Primarily involved in the testing
phase, although they may also participate in the
requirements gathering and planning phases for test
case creation.
Differences
Automation and Coding:
SDET: Extensive involvement in coding and test
automation. They are capable of developing automated
tests and frameworks.
SQA Engineer: May have limited or no involvement in
coding. Their focus is more on process improvement
and quality assurance than on automation.
Software Tester: Can be either manual or automated;
manual testers may not code, while automation testers
write scripts for automated testing.
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