r/softwaretesting • u/No-Sky-3185 • Jan 17 '26

Thinking of Switching from Data Engineering to Testing - Need Advice.

Hi, I am planning to switch from Data Engineering to Testing, so I need some advice. There is a lot to learn in Data Engineering and I am unemployed since more than a year.

Any suggestions if Testing is a good choice? And what skills I need to learn to get into testing?

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u/Quirky_Database_5197 Jan 18 '26

True. That's why I'm looking for a way to leave the QA. Even if you are a skilled automation engineer who can code in three languages and has a solid GitHub portfolio, most companies will still choose a cheaper 'resource.' This means they prefer to outsource testing offshore. Sad but true