Do you have experience working with object-oriented programming languages?
While test engineers do not develop or write application code, they need to be familiar with software programming languages to understand how the code was developed and where there may be errors or bugs. Most developers prefer object-oriented programming languages due to their ease of use and large libraries of pre-developed code. As a software test engineer, you should be familiar with these languages and be able to discuss some of their features with the interviewer.
"I am very familiar with the more common object-oriented programming languages. Some of the languages I work with frequently include Java, C, Ruby, and Python. If I'm working with the team that uses a language other than these, I am either already familiar with it, or I use online resources to research and learn the program quickly."
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Anonymous Answer
"I am very familiar with the more common object-oriented programming languages. Some of the languages I work with frequently include R, mathematics, C, Fortran, and Python. I am learning the design of experiments using JMP software and data science using the online platform."
Amanda's Feedback
Well done! You've shared that you have experience with several languages and also talked about the new aspects you're learning. Consider expanding your answer a bit by talking about what kind of projects you've used these programming languages on. This will give the interviewer deeper insight into your level of expertise in project work as well as with the programming languages you've mentioned.
