I feel like I'm the exact opposite. I'm much better at deriving algorithms and CS concepts on the spot than memorizing the latest flavor of the month webtool or

I feel like I'm the exact opposite. I'm much better at deriving algorithms and CS concepts on the spot than memorizing the latest flavor of the month webtool or language. Why am I working as a software QA if there are so many developers that can't do this type of critical thinking? Perhaps I will just start applying for stuff.