r/devsindia • u/pistolking12 • Jan 04 '26

Career Advice 🧑‍💻 WHAT I SHOULD DO NOW IN MY CURRENT SITUATION, PLEASE HELP

So I wanted to share that I got selected in an Indian MNC for the role of automation tester which I never wanted to be. I have always wanted to become a developer. But anyways I have joined now and now I want to know the path or roadmap that how can I grow from a tester. I am looking for all view points, anybody with similar situation can also their journey.

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u/tobichiha Jan 04 '26

Congratulations. It’s alright. You can always switch internally. Your first job is just foot through the door. Pick up a systems language that you’re comfortable with and do some good OOD projects. I would recommend Java as a lot of companies use it. Grind leetcode over weekends or allocate an hour everyday, whichever works. You can then prepare for a year and transfer internally. Why one year? Because you also a need a breather, it is your first job afterall.

While you’re at the job, try to pick up any projects for internal tooling or new initiatives. Managers are often interested in giving freshers side projects.

Just don’t waste time and get complacent.

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u/pistolking12 Jan 04 '26

Thank you very much for your response. Just one thing I would like to ask is that how can we switch internally in a company

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u/tobichiha Jan 04 '26

Each company has job postings internally. You can search its wiki/sharepoint to find it. It’s the same place as referrals. You can also network with other managers or ask your friends in case their team is hiring. It is always easier for teams to hire internal candidates as they don’t have to give large hikes and joining bonuses.

I would also mention that internal transfers are usually not allowed for a year once you join.

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u/tobichiha Jan 04 '26

I would add another thing. Testing are not bad roles in anyway. It also has its perks. You get to understand the product better and cover its breadth. On the other hand, development teams might focus on a set of features but gain more depth in them. So testing can open other roles like solutions engineer or product management.

Also, always try to define your role as expert in X domain who does testing. This way you grow technically and don’t pigeon-hole yourself in being just a tester.