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Vetted QA engineer in India (UTC+6)
Accomplished Lead SDET/QA with a decade of proficiency in Test Automation and Manual Testing, demonstrating expertise across all interfaces, including Web-based Front End Solutions ,API Testing , Microservices Testing ,DB (RDBMS & DDBMS) Testing, and Mobile-Based Testing.
Mastercard
Vetted QA engineer in India (UTC+6)
• 16.5 years of professional experience working as DevOps and SDET in Wireless and Automotive Complex Products like Philips Hue, Amazon Alexa and Infotainment Systems Consists of Driver and Cabin Monitoring, Audio, Android, Real Time Vision. • Currently working in APTIV as Engineering Manager, Leading SW Tools, DevOps and SW Testing Teams. • My Current Role Involvement is 60% Technical and 40% People Management. • Worked in Wireless IOT Domain like ZigBee, ZigBee 3.0, BLE and Matter IOT and Automotive Domain for Infotainment Complete System for Autonomous Driving Cars. • Have an experience in handling multiple projects with a team of 30+ members including SW Tools Development, End to End DevOps and Product Automation Testing for Complete GPO Organization Consists of more than 400 + Professionals. • Hiring and Coaching the World Class Engineers along with taking care of Complete Appraisal cycle of individual Team Members.
Amazon
Vetted QA engineer in India (UTC+6)
Senior QA Automation Lead Engineer with 8 years of proven expertise in designing and implementing scalable test automation frameworks and CI/CD pipelines for distributed containerized cloud-based environments and for Intel’s innovative Developer Toolbox for Edge-AI. Increased test automation coverage by 67% for both frontend and backend applications, reducing manual testing effort and enabling faster release cycles. Proven leadership in guiding teams to achieve 95% end-to-end test automation, streamlining and optimizing testing and DevOps processes and enhancing software quality and reliability.
Intel
Vetted QA engineer in India (UTC+6)
Highly skilled Quality Assurance Engineer with over 8+ years of experience in software testing. Proven expertise in leading QA teams, implementing quality assurance strategies, and driving process improvements. Seeking a Lead Quality Assurance Engineer role to leverage my skills in ensuring top-notch quality throughout the project lifecycle.
Amazon
Vetted QA engineer in India (UTC-7)
With a proven track record of success in quality assurance and team leadership with 5+ years of experience, I am confident in my ability to contribute to the continued success of your orgaorganisation. In my previous roles at Accenture, Schneider Electric and Beam Dynamics, I led a team of talented QA team members and successfully implemented effective testing strategies for various projects. I’ve 2YOE in leading a team and QA activities. My responsibilities included overseeing the entire testing lifecycle, from requirement analysis and test planning to execution and reporting. I am well-versed in manual testing methodologies and have a strong understanding of industry best practices. I have extensive experience in working at continuously growing startups. One of my key strengths is my ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, ensuring seamless communication between developers, product managers, and stakeholders. I have a comprehensive understanding of Agile and Waterfall methodologies, allowing me to adapt to diverse project environments. My experience in client communication and customer support has enabled me to gather and analyse business requirements effectively, ensuring the delivery of high-quality software solutions. I am highly proficient in using industry-standard tools such as HP ALM, Jira, TestRail, Trello, and ClickUp. My expertise also extends to basic UI automation, basic performance testing, and generating detailed test reports. I am meticulous in defect logging and tracking, ensuring that issues are addressed promptly and efficiently before deploying to PROD and Live environment. Moreover, I bring a commitment to continuous improvement and innovation. In my previous roles, I have successfully introduced process enhancements that resulted in increased efficiency and product quality. With my past experience, being a Senior QA Engineer, I played the roles as a Business Analyst, Product, Scrum and QA Lead. I am confident that my proactive approach, vast experience of working at startups and leadership skills would make a significant contribution to the success of your QA team. I'm an immediate joiner from India and interested in fully remote QA opportunities Worldwide.
Vetted QA engineer in India (UTC+6)
Automation Tools: **Selenium WebDriver with Core Java, Selenium with C#, Cypress, WebDriver, Appium** etc Languages: **Java, C#, Javascript, Typescript, Python** Framework Used: **Page Object Model / Data Driven Framework/Keyword Framework, Cucumber(BDD), Jasmine, Specflow framework,** Mobile Automation: Appium for Android and Ios Automation, WebDriverIo for Android automation only, etc API and SQL Automation: Java with JDBC, JS with mysql library, Cypress, postgres automation, etc Unit Testing Framework: TestNG, JUnit, NUnit IDE Used: Eclipse, IntelliJ, VSCode, Visual Studio IDE, Pycharm, etc IDE automation: Eclipse with swtbot, VSC with vsc-native-tester, IntelliJ with Java robot framework Build Tool: MAVEN, Gradle, Ant Project / Defect Management Tool: JIRA, Kanban,github, TestRail, ontestpad, Mantis, ASANA,Trello,BaseCamp,Redmine Report: TestNg Default, ReportNG, Extent Report, Allure Report& variousHTML reports Version Control: Git (Github, Gitlab, Bitbucket) CI Tool: Jenkins, Github Actions, Gitlab CI/CD Software Testing/QA: Regression Testing, Smoke Testing, Health Check, Functional Testing, Database Testing, Api Testing using Postman, Bug Life Cycle & Testing life cycle TEST AUTOMATION • Designed and implemented different automation frameworks from scratch like Page Objects framework, Keyword Driven framework, Data Driven framework and Hybrid framework for a number of projects • Have hands on experience on different flavors of Selenium like Selenium Web Driver with Java, C#, Python. • Have hands on variety of TDD & BDD testing frameworks like JUnit, TestNG, NUnit, XUnit, Mstest, Specflow, Cucumber, Pytest, Nose etc. • Have hands on experience on Cypress with TS or JS, Cypress for API Testing, Cypresss with Cucumber. • Have hands on experience with API Testing, with postman or programatically using REST Assured, RestSharp, Mocha-axios, etc. • Have hands on experience with IDE Automation like Eclipse, VSCode with Vscode-extension-tester, Intellij with Robot framework • Have hands on experience with Mobile App testing with Appium & Java • Good Knowledge of different tools like Git, Jenkins, SQL, MySQL, etc MANUAL TESTING • Have a good knowledge of applications from various domain like, E-Commerce, AI based Job Portal, Telecom, Banking and Financial Investment domain. • CRM based application : Microsoft Dynamics 365, Magento, Salesforce • Extensively involved in preparing Test Scenarios & Test Cases from Requirement docs, Use Cases & KT's. • Defect reporting using various bug reporting tool and Involved in the defect review meetings. • Good exposure to Bug Life Cycle. • Accurate, efficient & methodical in handling assigned tasks. Possess excellent numerical, problem-solving & analytical abilities. • Have hands on writing End to End Scenarios/Business logic cases, Test plan, etc. and have performed Smoke Testing, Regression Testing, Comprehensive testing, Acceptance Testing.
Vetted QA engineer in India (UTC+6)
Lead a team of QA Engineers in the successful testing of Rivian’s internal Apps ensuring full test coverage, quality standards, and timely delivery. More than 11 years of experience in software quality testing of products across multiple domains. Conducted regular team meetings to assess progress, identify roadblocks, and provide feedback on team performance and skill development. Collaborated with Development, Product Management, and Operations teams to define test requirements and ensure effective integration of testing Worked in Scrum mode of development. Status reporting, client communication & coordinating with the project development team for timely completion and quality maintenance of projects. Effective interpersonal and communication skills. Responsible for the functional and automation test activities and the functional correctness of the products. Ensure readiness for Testing (Test Environment, Test Data, Test Plans etc) Delivered QTP training within the team and inter – LOB.
Vetted QA engineer in India (UTC+6)
QA professional with 7+ years of experience in manual, automation and performance testing. I have proven expertise in delivering high-quality software products through comprehensive testing methodologies in fast-paced environment. I am a T-Shaped learner who love to break stuffs, analyze why it broke and automate the repeated tasks.
Vetted QA engineer in India (UTC+6)
\- Expertise in developing and leading end-to-end documentation projects from scratch. \- Adaptive learner with strong communication skills. \- Experience in end-to-end QA Testing activities (Manual and Automation) and Agile Scrum. \- Leading abilities in working with the Onsite (Product owner) and Offshore (Developers) team. \- Consistently been recognized for excellent delivery and product quality. \- Expertise in Product Management.
Vetted QA engineer in India (UTC-7)
As an Automation Consultant, I design and execute automation and performance projects for various web and mobile applications, using tools such as Selenium, JMeter, LoadRunner, and Katalon Studio. I work with the business and technical teams to understand the requirements, identify the scenarios, and generate the detailed test plans and reports. I also have expertise in penetration testing and vulnerability analysis, using tools such as OWASP ZAP and Burp-Suite, to ensure the security and reliability of the applications. I am a software enthusiast who values quality, innovation, and ethics. I am a quick learner and an excellent team player who can meet tight deadlines and work under pressure. Have successfully led the Entire QA Team and its functions, Mentored fellow team mates as well. Apart from Building Test Automation frameworks in Python/Java from scratch as QA and Automation Expert below are the few tools i have built recently in my free time that has helped the Marketing an Sales Team - 1\. Automated Instagram Post generator. 2\. Hashtag/Keyword generator. 3\. Article rephrase tool. 4\. Built a document/agreement scanning tool using GPT APIs and open-source AI models. The tool reads any agreement and cuts the data into Excel sheet columns(Law domain agreements ) keeping the information intact. (Freelance work) 5\. Many Data scrapping tools like Google scrapper, Twitter scrapper, LinkedIn profile scrapper, Jobs Data scrapper etc. 6\. Visiting card scanner - using opencv, python and open source text based AI Model from hugging face platform. 7\. AI Art Generator using SDXL api from hugging face platform - instagram - @darkmusic0705
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Why hire a QA engineer?
In today’s world, most companies have code-based needs that require developers to help build and maintain. For instance, if your business has a website or an app, you’ll need to keep it updated to ensure you continue to provide positive user experiences. At times, you may even need to revamp your website or app. This is where hiring a developer becomes crucial.
Depending on the stage and scale of your product and services, you may need to hire a QA engineer, multiple engineers, or even a full remote developer team to help keep your business running. If you’re a startup or a company running a website, your product will likely grow out of its original skeletal structure. Hiring full-time remote QA engineers can help keep your website up-to-date.
How do I hire QA engineers?
To hire a QA engineer, you need to go through a hiring process of defining your needs, posting a job description, screening resumes, conducting interviews, testing candidates’ skills, checking references, and making an offer.
Arc offers three services to help you hire QA engineers effectively and efficiently. Hire full-time QA engineers from a vetted candidates pool, with new options every two weeks, and pay through prepaid packages or per hire. Alternatively, hire the top 2.3% of expert freelance QA engineers in 72 hours, with weekly payments.
If you’re not ready to commit to the paid plans, our free job posting service is for you. By posting your job on Arc, you can reach up to 450,000 developers around the world. With that said, the free plan will not give you access to pre-vetted QA engineers.
Furthermore, we’ve partnered with compliance and payroll platforms Deel and Remote to make paperwork and hiring across borders easier. This way, you can focus on finding the right QA engineers for your company, and let Arc handle the logistics.
Where do I hire the best remote QA engineers?
There are two types of platforms you can hire QA engineers from: general and niche marketplaces. General platforms like Upwork, Fiverr, and Gigster offer a variety of non-vetted talents unlimited to developers. While you can find QA engineers on general platforms, top tech talents generally avoid general marketplaces in order to escape bidding wars.
If you’re looking to hire the best remote QA engineers, consider niche platforms like Arc that naturally attract and carefully vet their QA engineers for hire. This way, you’ll save time and related hiring costs by only interviewing the most suitable remote QA engineers.
Some factors to consider when you hire QA engineers include the platform’s specialty, developer’s geographical location, and the service’s customer support. Depending on your hiring budget, you may also want to compare the pricing and fee structure.
Make sure to list out all of the important factors when you compare and decide on which remote developer job board and platform to use to find QA engineers for hire.
How do I write a QA engineer job description?
Writing a good QA engineer job description is crucial in helping you hire QA engineers that your company needs. A job description’s key elements include a clear job title, a brief company overview, a summary of the role, the required duties and responsibilities, and necessary and preferred experience. To attract top talent, it's also helpful to list other perks and benefits, such as flexible hours and health coverage.
Crafting a compelling job title is critical as it's the first thing that job seekers see. It should offer enough information to grab their attention and include details on the seniority level, type, and area or sub-field of the position.
Your company description should succinctly outline what makes your company unique to compete with other potential employers. The role summary for your remote QA engineer should be concise and read like an elevator pitch for the position, while the duties and responsibilities should be outlined using bullet points that cover daily activities, tech stacks, tools, and processes used.
For a comprehensive guide on how to write an attractive job description to help you hire QA engineers, read our Engineer Job Description Guide & Templates.
What skills should I look for in a QA engineer?
The top five technical skills QA engineers should possess include proficiency in programming languages, understanding data structures and algorithms, experience with databases, familiarity with version control systems, and knowledge of testing and debugging.
Meanwhile, the top five soft skills are communication, problem-solving, time management, attention to detail, and adaptability. Effective communication is essential for coordinating with clients and team members, while problem-solving skills enable QA engineers to analyze issues and come up with effective solutions. Time management skills are important to ensure projects are completed on schedule, while attention to detail helps to catch and correct issues before they become bigger problems. Finally, adaptability is crucial for QA engineers to keep up with evolving technology and requirements.
What kinds of QA engineers are available for hire through Arc?
You can find a variety of QA engineers for hire on Arc! At Arc, you can hire on a freelance, full-time, part-time, or contract-to-hire basis. For freelance QA engineers, Arc matches you with the right senior developer in roughly 72 hours. As for full-time remote QA engineers for hire, you can expect to make a successful hire in 14 days. To extend a freelance engagement to a full-time hire, a contract-to-hire fee will apply.
In addition to a variety of engagement types, Arc also offers a wide range of developers located in different geographical locations, such as Latin America and Eastern Europe. Depending on your needs, Arc offers a global network of skilled engineers in various different time zones and countries for you to choose from.
Lastly, our remote-ready QA engineers for hire are all mid-level and senior-level professionals. They are ready to start coding straight away, anytime, anywhere.
Why is Arc the best choice for hiring QA engineers?
Arc is trusted by hundreds of startups and tech companies around the world, and we’ve matched thousands of skilled QA engineers with both freelance and full-time jobs. We’ve successfully helped Silicon Valley startups and larger tech companies like Spotify and Automattic hire QA engineers.
Every QA engineer for hire in our network goes through a vetting process to verify their communication abilities, remote work readiness, and technical skills. Additionally, HireAI, our GPT-4-powered AI recruiter, enables you to get instant candidate matches without searching and screening.
Not only can you expect to find the most qualified QA engineer on Arc, but you can also count on your account manager and the support team to make each hire a success. Enjoy a streamlined hiring experience with Arc, where we provide you with the developer you need, and take care of the logistics so you don’t need to.
How does Arc vet a QA engineer's skills?
Arc has a rigorous and transparent vetting process for all types of developers. To become a vetted QA engineer for hire on Arc, developers must pass a profile screening, complete a behavioral interview, and pass a technical interview or pair programming.
While Arc has a strict vetting process for its verified QA engineers, if you’re using Arc’s free job posting plan, you will only have access to non-vetted developers. If you’re using Arc to hire QA engineers, you can rest assured that all remote QA engineers have been thoroughly vetted for the high-caliber communication and technical skills you need in a successful hire.
How long does it take to find QA engineers on Arc?
Arc pre-screens all of our remote QA engineers before we present them to you. As such, all the remote QA engineers you see on your Arc dashboard are interview-ready candidates who make up the top 2% of applicants who pass our technical and communication assessment. You can expect the interview process to happen within days of posting your jobs to 450,000 candidates. You can also expect to hire a freelance QA engineer in 72 hours, or find a full-time QA engineer that fits your company’s needs in 14 days.
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“The biggest advantage and benefit of working with Arc is the tremendous reduction in time spent sourcing quality candidates. We’re able to identify the talent in a matter of days.”
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How much does a freelance QA engineer charge per hour?
Depending on the freelance developer job board you use, freelance remote QA engineers' hourly rates can vary drastically. For instance, if you're looking on general marketplaces like Upwork and Fiverr, you can find QA engineers for hire at as low as $10 per hour. However, high-quality freelance developers often avoid general freelance platforms like Fiverr to avoid the bidding wars.
When you hire QA engineers through Arc, they typically charge between $60-100+/hour (USD). To get a better understanding of contract costs, check out our freelance developer rate explorer.
How much does it cost to hire a full time QA engineer?
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the medium annual wage for developers in the U.S. was $120,730 in May 2021. What this amounts to is around $70-100 per hour. Note that this does not include the direct cost of hiring, which totals to about $4000 per new recruit, according to Glassdoor.
Your remote QA engineer’s annual salary may differ dramatically depending on their years of experience, related technical skills, education, and country of residence. For instance, if the developer is located in Eastern Europe or Latin America, the hourly rate for developers will be around $75-95 per hour.
For more frequently asked questions on hiring QA engineers, check out our FAQs page.