As we begin this year, we will witness the unfolding of the post-pandemic realities of remote work and digital everything. The field of quality engineering has grown quickly during this time and will undoubtedly continue to do so.
According to a report published by NASSCOM in 2021, the Quality Engineering market in India is expected to grow at a CAGR of 15.5% from 2021 to 2025. The report also suggests that the demand for Quality Engineers in India is expected to increase due to the rising importance of quality assurance in software development.
A recent study estimates that the pure play software testing services market could expand by USD 6.05 billion between 2021 and 2026, with 41% of that growth coming from North America during the projection period.
In North America, the US is the main market for pure-play software testing services. Over the forecast period, the pure play software testing services market will expand in North America thanks to the early implementation of SMAC technologies.
In addition, it is anticipated that business infrastructure software expenditure will increase by 13.5% in constant US dollars in 2022 to hit $392 billion in US currency. The market is anticipated to hit $633 billion by 2026, expanding at a 12.3% cumulative annual growth rate (CAGR) between 2021 and 2026.
Tech is assisting in overcoming the absence of physical interactions at this time because the human aspect of business, which previously made up for the lack of product/service quality, has decreased. In 2023, quality engineering goes beyond just testing to ensure that a piece of technology is functional. Here are a few of the most important trends in quality engineering that everyone should be aware of:
Integration of AI and machine learning
Whatever the trending technologies are will become the trending priorities that are adopted in QE. The efficiency and usefulness of quality engineering procedures may be increased through the use of artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies. In 2023, quality engineering will demand knowledge in a variety of fields, including those related to artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), the Internet of Things (IoT), and blockchain technology.
Test automation using AI and ML systems is beginning to reach maturity. Test optimization, AI-based UI testing, and API testing are some applications of AI. With the increasing use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) in software development, the need for Quality Analysts who can ensure the quality and reliability of AI and ML-based systems is increasing.Increased use of cloud-based tools and platforms
Cloud-based tools and platforms offer many benefits for quality engineering, including scalability, flexibility, and reduced IT overhead. The adoption of cloud-based tools and systems for quality assurance may therefore be on the rise by 2023. Therefore, the demand for Quality Engineers who can ensure the quality and reliability of cloud-based systems is increasing.
User Experience Is At The Forefront and Enhanced focus on Customer Experience
Two years after COVID-19, outstanding CX has risen to the top of what customers want from a reliable company. Making the client pleased is the main goal right now. Validation is particularly dependent on CX characteristics like security, speed, accessibility, user interfaces (UI), and user experience (UX). QE experts need to have a thorough grasp of both the needs of the client and what the company can offer them in order to help companies succeed in CX.
Quality engineering teams will probably place a lot of emphasis on user experience (UX) as well, as businesses strive to develop goods and systems that are simple to use and straightforward. To make sure that goods satisfy the requirements of their intended consumers, this may entail carrying out user research, usability testing, and user experience design activities.
Quality Engineers will hold a prominent seat at the table considering they upskill themselves for the emerging roles. QE specialists need to know not only the technology but also the methodologies behind orchestrating quality for a good customer experience, as well as the business processes and needs that must also be addressed.
