Quality Assurance Professionals
25AI CAN DO25%moving to70%
THE DOOR, NOWB
THE DOOR, 20 YRSD
STARTING PAY£28,000 - £35,000
NO MOATNo physical, legal or personal barrier protects this work from software.
CAREERMASH (EN)FROM ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY →
Quality Assurance Professionals
Quality assurance professionals check that products are made well and are safe to use. They test everything from phones to medicines, find problems early, and help companies fix them before customers get the product.
AI helps here, but has not taken over
AI can already do some of this job, but the day-to-day work still leans on a person to decide, check and take responsibility. Nothing formally protects this job though, so the safest move is to keep building the judgement AI cannot yet copy.
Career progression path
1FIRST STEPJunior Quality Assurance AnalystIn this entry-level role, you will assist in the development of quality assurance processes and learn to conduct basic testing and inspections under the guidance of senior professionals.£28,000 - £35,000
2GAINING EXPERIENCEQuality Assurance SpecialistAs a mid-level specialist, you will take on more responsibility, leading quality assurance projects and collaborating with various teams to enhance product quality.£40,000 - £50,000
3PEAK CAREERSenior Quality Assurance ManagerIn this senior role, you will oversee the entire quality assurance process, develop strategic quality initiatives, and mentor junior staff, ensuring the highest standards are maintained across all products.£60,000+
There is more than one way in
You do not have to go the university route to get here. There is also a vocational route that skips a degree entirely.