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A Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) needs a blend of software development and testing skills, including proficiency in programming languages like Java and Python, as well as familiarity with test automation frameworks like Selenium and Appium. Key areas of expertise also include API testing tools, CI/CD practices, performance and security testing, and cloud environments. A recommended learning path emphasizes mastering a programming language, UI testing, API testing, and transitioning to Salesforce-specific testing.

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SDET

A Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) needs a blend of software development and testing skills, including proficiency in programming languages like Java and Python, as well as familiarity with test automation frameworks like Selenium and Appium. Key areas of expertise also include API testing tools, CI/CD practices, performance and security testing, and cloud environments. A recommended learning path emphasizes mastering a programming language, UI testing, API testing, and transitioning to Salesforce-specific testing.

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A Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) requires a mix of software development and

testing skills. Here’s a breakdown of the key technologies and skills you need:

1. Programming Languages

Java (Most popular in SDET roles)


Python (Widely used in automation)
JavaScript/TypeScript (For frontend & API testing)
C# (Common in .NET environments)
Ruby/Kotlin/Swift (For mobile automation)

2. Test Automation Frameworks

Selenium WebDriver (UI automation for web apps)


Appium (Mobile automation for iOS & Android)
Cypress/Playwright (Modern JS-based web testing)
TestNG / JUnit (Java test frameworks)
PyTest / Robot Framework (Python-based automation)

3. API Testing & Tools

Postman (Manual & automated API testing)


RestAssured (Java-based API automation)
SuperTest (JavaScript API testing)
Karate (API automation framework)

4. CI/CD & DevOps


Jenkins / GitHub Actions / GitLab CI/CD / Azure DevOps (Continuous testing in pipelines)
Docker & Kubernetes (For containerized testing)

5. Performance Testing

JMeter (Load & stress testing)


Gatling / Locust (Performance scripting)
k6 (Modern performance testing)

6. Security Testing

OWASP ZAP (Web security testing)


Burp Suite (Advanced security analysis)

7. Cloud & Virtualization

AWS / Azure / GCP (Testing in cloud environments)


Sauce Labs / BrowserStack (Cross-browser & mobile testing)

8. Version Control & Collaboration

Git / GitHub / GitLab (Version control)


Bitbucket (Code collaboration)
JIRA / Azure DevOps (Test case & bug tracking)

9. Database & SQL Skills


MySQL / PostgreSQL / MSSQL / Oracle (Query databases for testing)
MongoDB / Firebase (NoSQL databases)

10. Soft Skills & Mindset

Critical Thinking (Analyzing edge cases & risks)


Problem-Solving (Debugging & troubleshooting)
Collaboration (Working with devs, BAs, & PMs)
Agile & Scrum Knowledge (Testing in Agile teams)

Recommended Learning Path for You (QA Web to QA Salesforce & Automation Transition)
1️⃣ Master Java or Python (Pick one for automation)
2️⃣ Learn Selenium for UI Testing
3️⃣ Deep dive into API Testing (Postman, RestAssured)
4️⃣ Get hands-on with CI/CD (Jenkins, GitHub Actions)
5️⃣ Explore Salesforce-Specific Testing (Apex, SOQL, Provar)
6️⃣ Move to Performance Testing & Security Testing

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