QA Is No Longer About Testing

Just a few years ago, QA's primary responsibilities were finding defects, writing test cases, and automating checks. Today, this is no longer sufficient. The role of QA is rapidly changing: quality assurance specialists are increasingly expected to be responsible for product quality, participate in decision-making, utilize artificial intelligence in their daily work, and influence development processes.

Based on the results of the Russia Quality Report 2025–2026 study, the report examines three key changes that are already transforming the QA profession: the transition from testing to quality management, the practical application of artificial intelligence in engineering, and a shift in focus from the quantity of automated tests to the maturity of engineering processes. 

The report will be useful for testers, QA leads, and managers who want to understand how the profession is changing and which skills are already in demand.