Career switch, measured
From Computer Programmer to Software Tester
Yes, it's a stretch that needs new skills. Measured across current postings, the two roles have 19% skill overlap. Skills that carry over include Java, SQL, C#, Git; the main skills to add are Python, Agile, Linux, Manufacturing.
19%
skill overlap
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Skills that carry over
Share of each role’s postings that ask for the skill.
SkillComputer ProgrammerSoftware Tester
- Java22%27%
- SQL22%17%
- C#12%15%
- Git12%36%
- Docker10%17%
- CI/CD12%43%
- AWS14%21%
- Troubleshooting14%28%
Skills to add
Asked for often in Software Tester postings, rarely in Computer Programmer ones.
SkillComputer ProgrammerSoftware Tester
- Python–51%
- Agile10%28%
- Linux–20%
- Manufacturing–18%
- Azure–18%
- JavaScript–16%
- Electrical engineering–16%
- Quality control–15%
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