Career switch, measured
From Systems Administrator to Software Tester
Yes, it's a realistic move with some upskilling. Measured across current postings, the two roles have 47% skill overlap. Skills that carry over include Python, Linux, Troubleshooting, Azure; the main skills to add are Agile, Java, Manufacturing, Docker.
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skill overlap
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Skills that carry over
Share of each role’s postings that ask for the skill.
SkillSystems AdministratorSoftware Tester
- Python35%51%
- Linux39%20%
- Troubleshooting61%28%
- Azure26%18%
- AWS27%21%
- Problem solving25%30%
- CI/CD14%43%
- Git11%36%
Skills to add
Asked for often in Software Tester postings, rarely in Systems Administrator ones.
SkillSystems AdministratorSoftware Tester
- Agile8%28%
- Java–27%
- Manufacturing7%18%
- Docker8%17%
- JavaScript–16%
- Electrical engineering5%16%
- Quality control–15%
- C#–15%
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