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Remote QA developer - Luciano D.
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Luciano D.

Vetted QA engineer in Brazil (UTC-3)

I'm a QA Engineer with almost 5 years experience as QA Engineer, helping to automate the tests from ground up a product from IBM. I also have previous experience as a Full Stack Web developer(.NET/React). Proficient in automating API, UI, and unit tests, along with manual testing procedures. Skilled with Cypress, Playwright, and Junit/TestNG. Recognized for clear communication, active involvement in feature development, and proactive problem-solving to streamline workflow and enhance team productivity.

Remote QA programmer - Caio C.
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Caio C.

Vetted QA engineer in Brazil (UTC-3)

Tech enthusiast and always willing to learn more about something new! A few technologies that I already worked with and have some domain: • Postman (API testing) • Java (JUnit; Cucumber; RestAssured; Selenium; Maven; Allure) • JavaScript (Cypress; PlayWright; NodeJS; RTL) • Python (Selenium; RobotFramework) • CI/CD (Jenkins; Azure DevOps; GitLab CI; Circle CI) • Git (GitHub; GitLab; Azure DevOps) • Containerization (Docker; Kubernetes) • Azure DevOps / Azure Portal (Container Registry) • AWS Services (CloudWatch; AuroraDB, S3, API Gateway)

Remote QA developer - Abdirahman A.
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Abdirahman A.

Vetted QA engineer in Kenya (UTC+3)

Abdirahman is a skilled Software Quality Engineer with 6+ years of experience in web and mobile application testing. Specializing in functional, system integration, and API testing, he excels in defect documentation, tracking, requirements analysis, and regression testing. His expertise spans diverse domains like banking, eCommerce, telecom, and insurance. Abdirahman's standout qualities include proficiency in test automation and DevOps. He has a proven track record of creating effective test plans and strategies while executing and reporting test results with precision. Leveraging his hands-on experience, he implements automation frameworks and utilizes industry-leading tools for efficient testing processes. With a strong foundation in QA methodologies, Abdirahman possesses exceptional problem-solving skills and meticulous attention to detail. His extensive experience and dedication make him an invaluable asset to any testing project.

Remote QA programmer - Juan G.
Juan G.

Remote QA engineer in Spain (UTC+2)

Hi! I'm Juan Manuel, a dedicated and results-driven professional with a strong background in Quality Assurance and Test Automation. Over the past few years, I've had the privilege of working in dynamic international environments, contributing significantly to the success of two prominent companies, Cigna and Solera Inc. My experience and expertise span a wide range of responsibilities and technologies, making me a versatile and effective team member. At Cigna, I have been leading the automation squad, where I played a pivotal role in designing and implementing a robust automated framework for critical projects. My responsibilities also included maintaining automated test cases and CI/CD pipelines to ensure a seamless quality assurance life cycle, with a specific focus on User Acceptance Testing (UAT) environments. I took on the challenge of establishing and optimizing QA processes, both manual and automated, for various APIs, front-end applications, and mobile apps from the ground up. To enhance efficiency, I introduced quality gates, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and collaborated with the team to create effective user stories, applying Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) principles for accelerated development and QA processes while keeping product documentation up-to-date. Prior to my role at Cigna, I served as a Senior QA Automation Engineer at Solera Inc., where I was involved in numerous tasks, including test specification design, feature testing as part of sprint activities, and the analysis of test results. My expertise extended to various automation tools and technologies, such as Selenium Webdriver, Cypress, Playwright, Cucumber, TestNG, Maven, Java, Python, JavaScript, C#, Rest-Assured, Postman, Newman, Swagger, ReadyAPI, Appium, Jmeter, Jenkins, Bamboo, and Azure Cloud. I effectively utilized tools like JIRA, TestRail, BitBucket, GIT, and Confluence to streamline project management and collaboration. With a proven track record in leading automation initiatives, optimizing QA processes, and mastering a wide array of testing tools and methodologies, I am eager to bring my skills and experiences to a new challenge. I am confident that my background and achievements make me a valuable asset to any team, and I look forward to contributing my expertise to help drive success in my next endeavor.

Remote QA engineer - Muhammad U.
Muhammad U.

Remote QA engineer in Pakistan (UTC+5)

I'm a passionate **ISTQB Certified** **SQA Automation Specialist** with **9+ years** of experience delivering robust testing solutions across web, mobile, and desktop applications. My expertise spans the full testing lifecycle - from designing test strategies to implementing automation frameworks integrated with CI/CD pipelines. **Core Strengths:** ✔ **Test Automation Architect** - Design and implement frameworks using Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, Katalon Studio, Functionalize and Appium. ✔ **Full-Stack Testing** - Web (React/Angular), Mobile (iOS/Android), API (Postman/REST Assured), Performance (JMeter/K6). ✔ **CI/CD Integration** - Jenkins, GitHub Actions, AWS CodePipeline. ✔ **Domain Experience** - FinTech, HealthTech, E-commerce, Big Data, and Cloud (AWS) platforms. ✔ **Quality Leadership** - ISTQB-certified with expertise in test planning, risk analysis, and QA process improvement. **Technical Toolkit:** **Languages:** Python, Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, C#. **Automation:** Selenium Webdriver, Cypress, Playwright, Webdriver.io, Robot Framework, Appium, Cucumber, Gherkin Language. **API Testing:** Postman, REST Assured, Python Requests. **Performance:** JMeter, K6, Artillery. **Cloud:** AWS (S3, Lambda, Glue), Azure. **DevOps:** Docker, Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI. I thrive in agile environments, bridging the gap between development and quality assurance to deliver flawless software. Currently seeking challenging opportunities to leverage my skills in test automation framework design and quality process optimization.

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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.

Here’s a quote from Philip, the Director of Engineering at Chegg:

“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.