Career switch, measured
From Software Tester to Validation Engineer
Yes, it's a close move. Measured across current postings, the two roles have 52% skill overlap. Skills that carry over include Troubleshooting, Python, Problem solving, Manufacturing; the main skills to add are Microsoft Office, Auditing, Excel, Risk management.
52%
skill overlap
80
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Skills that carry over
Share of each role’s postings that ask for the skill.
SkillSoftware TesterValidation Engineer
- Troubleshooting28%28%
- Python51%24%
- Problem solving30%30%
- Manufacturing18%45%
- Git36%13%
- C++12%13%
- Data analysis13%20%
- Agile28%13%
Skills to add
Asked for often in Validation Engineer postings, rarely in Software Tester ones.
SkillSoftware TesterValidation Engineer
- Microsoft Office–25%
- Auditing–24%
- Excel–18%
- Risk management6%15%
- Statistics–14%
- Technical writing–10%
- Procurement–10%
- Project management–10%
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