Calling Testers, Programmers or DBAs ‘Engineers’ is just like saying Garbageman are “Sanitation Engineers”.

Software engineering generally requires Bachelors in Software/Computer Engineering. Engineering by itself is an industry that is regulated. You hear about all the data breaches and clumsy software often? It’s because the regulation in this industry is long overdue.

Coming to your question — don’t think too much and join any consultancy. The bottom line is — Fake it till you make it. But don’t join if you feel like everyone else is doing it. It’s a tedious job and you will feel burnt out soon. I mean get into it if you’re REALLY interested. You don’t need a Masters degree to work as developer, admins or analyst. I’ve seen people who claimed they studied engineering in college typing on a keyboard like a rooster picking grains. 😂

Good luck!!