The Different Types of QA Testers
4 min readMar 27, 2023
Being a QA tester is actually a vague title. In this article we will dive deeper into the different types of software testers. Some roles have overlap, so your current role may incorporate more than 1 type of tester duties.
This article will cover these types of testers
- Manual testers
- Automation testers/SDET
- Performance testers
- Security testers
- User acceptance testers
- Mobile testers
- Game testers
- API testers
- Compatibility testers
- Installation testers
- Usability testers
- Cross-functional testers
Manual testers
Manual testers are individuals who perform testing activities manually without the use of any automation tool or script. They follow a step-by-step approach to test an application’s functionality, usability, and other aspects to identify any defects. Manual testers can also perform exploratory testing, which involves a more free-form approach to testing an application, looking for unexpected bugs or issues.
