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Arc helps you find and hire top QA (Quality Assurance) developers for both freelance and full-time jobs. With 265 QA (Quality Assurance) programmers available for hire on a freelance or full-time basis, we have one of the largest network of vetted talent. Our Silicon Valley-caliber vetting process helps ensure that you hire QA (Quality Assurance) developers and experts that you can trust.

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Ostap D., freelance QA (Quality Assurance) developer
Ostap D.
QA (Quality Assurance) Developer
Portugal
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Web scraping developer, QA + Automation engineer

I will be glad to assist you with any issues regarding web scraping with Python or QA and QA automation. I am a an agile QA Automation tester with 6+ years of experience in setting up and manitaining the whole QA + QA automation ...

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Shing L., freelance QA (Quality Assurance) developer
Shing L.
QA (Quality Assurance) Developer
Netherlands
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Full-stack Developer at world's no. 1 travel website

I am a developer at one of the world's top 100 website. My expertise is in web technology, browser, HTML5 app/Frontend, testing automation and python scripting. I have worked for world-class companies like Mozilla, Intel and Medi...

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Nicolas P., QA (Quality Assurance) freelance developer
Nicolas P.
QA (Quality Assurance) Developer
Uruguay
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Senior Developer at Test with 8+ years of experience

As a Sr. Test Automation Engineer and Technical Lead with about 10 years of experience in the IT scene, I have a deep understanding of Quality Assurance, Back-End Programming, and Continuous Testing. With my expertise in designing...

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shishank S., QA (Quality Assurance) freelance programmer
shishank S.
QA (Quality Assurance) Developer
India
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Senior Backend Developer

5 years of Experience in Android. Proficient in Rxjava2, Kotlin, Coroutines,Koin and Android.2 years experience on Golang with echo labstack framework and TDD driven development. Experience in working with teams spanning multiple ...

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Ramya S., freelance QA (Quality Assurance) developer
Ramya S.
QA (Quality Assurance) Developer
United States
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QA Lead with great deal of experience in testing and delivering high quality software products in verticals like Mortgage , Healthcare, Insurance and Logistics

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Nicolas H., QA (Quality Assurance) freelance developer
Nicolas H.
QA (Quality Assurance) Developer
Spain
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SAP ABAP Senior consultant

• Analyst Programmer with more than 10 years of hands-on experience in custom development and standard enhancement in SAP ABAP with high analytic skills. • Broad knowledge in ABAP including Data Dictionary, ABAP Development Workb...

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Nicolas P., QA (Quality Assurance) freelance developer
Nicolas P.
QA (Quality Assurance) Developer
United States
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Quality Assurance

Quality Engineer self-starter, highly motivated, and self-driven. I'm passionate for learning the latest testing technologies, tools and frameworks to enable better value testing. Over 15 years of experience as a Quality Engineer...

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Manish K., freelance QA (Quality Assurance) programmer
Manish K.
QA (Quality Assurance) Developer
India
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QA Automation - API / UI (Selenium & RestAssured)

- I am expert in Test automation. I have created regression pack using various technologies like: **restassured**, okhttpclient, restTemplate, selenium, page object model using page factory, cucumber, extent report) - I have deli...

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Hemanth K., QA (Quality Assurance) freelance developer
Hemanth K.
QA (Quality Assurance) Developer
India
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Lead Tester (API & UI Automation, Automation Framework Development)

Lead Tester with 9 years of experience in Test Automation, API Testing, UI Automation, Mobile Apps Test Automation, and Performance Testing and Engineering. Core expertise in Test Engineering, Unit Testing, Integration Testing, E2...

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FAQs

Why hire a QA (Quality Assurance) developer?

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 (Quality Assurance) developer, multiple developers, 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 (Quality Assurance) developers can help keep your website up-to-date.

How do I hire QA (Quality Assurance) developers?

To hire a QA (Quality Assurance) developer, 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 (Quality Assurance) developers effectively and efficiently. Hire full-time QA (Quality Assurance) developers 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 (Quality Assurance) 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 300,000 developers around the world. With that said, the free plan will not give you access to pre-vetted QA (Quality Assurance) developers.

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 (Quality Assurance) developer for your company, and let Arc handle the logistics.

Where do I hire the best remote QA (Quality Assurance) developers?

There are two types of platforms you can hire QA (Quality Assurance) programmers 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 (Quality Assurance) developers 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 (Quality Assurance) developers, consider niche platforms like Arc that naturally attract and carefully vet their QA (Quality Assurance) developers for hire. This way, you’ll save time and related hiring costs by only interviewing the most suitable remote QA (Quality Assurance) developer candidates.

Some factors to consider when you hire QA (Quality Assurance) developers 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 (Quality Assurance) developers for hire.

How do I write a QA (Quality Assurance) developer job description?

Writing a good QA (Quality Assurance) developer job description is crucial in helping you hire QA (Quality Assurance) programmers 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 (Quality Assurance) developer 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 (Quality Assurance) programmers, read our Software Engineer Job Description Guide & Templates.

What skills should I look for in a QA (Quality Assurance) engineer?

The top five technical skills QA (Quality Assurance) developers should possess include proficiency in programming languages, understanding data structures and algorithms, experience with databases, familiarity with version control systems, and knowledge of software 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 (Quality Assurance) developers 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 (Quality Assurance) developers to keep up with evolving technology and requirements.

What kinds of QA (Quality Assurance) programmers are available for hire through Arc?

You can find a variety of QA (Quality Assurance) developers for hire on Arc! At Arc, you can hire on a freelance, full-time, part-time, or contract-to-hire basis. For freelance QA (Quality Assurance) programmers, Arc matches you with the right senior developer in roughly 72 hours. As for full-time remote QA (Quality Assurance) developers 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 software engineers in various different time zones and countries for you to choose from.

Lastly, our remote-ready QA (Quality Assurance) developers 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 (Quality Assurance) developers?

Arc is trusted by hundreds of startups and tech companies around the world, and we’ve matched thousands of skilled QA (Quality Assurance) developers with both freelance and full-time jobs. We’ve successfully helped Silicon Valley startups and larger tech companies like Spotify and Automattic hire QA (Quality Assurance) developers.

Every QA (Quality Assurance) developer for hire in our network goes through a vetting process to verify their communication abilities, remote work readiness, and technical skills (both for depth in QA (Quality Assurance) and breadth across the greater domain). 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 (Quality Assurance) 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 developer’s QA (Quality Assurance) skills?

Arc has a rigorous and transparent vetting process for all types of developers. To become a vetted QA (Quality Assurance) developer 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 (Quality Assurance) developers, 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 (Quality Assurance) developers, you can rest assured that all remote QA (Quality Assurance) developers 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 (Quality Assurance) developers on Arc?

Arc pre-screens all of our remote QA (Quality Assurance) developers before we present them to you. As such, all the remote QA (Quality Assurance) developers 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 300,000 candidates. You can also expect to hire a freelance QA (Quality Assurance) programmer in 72 hours, or find a full-time QA (Quality Assurance) programmer 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.”

Find out more about how Arc successfully helped our partners in hiring remote QA (Quality Assurance) developers.

How much does a freelance QA (Quality Assurance) developer charge per hour?

Depending on the freelance developer job board you use, freelance remote QA (Quality Assurance) developers' hourly rates can vary drastically. For instance, if you're looking on general marketplaces like Upwork and Fiverr, you can find QA (Quality Assurance) developers 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 (Quality Assurance) developers 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 (Quality Assurance) developer?

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the medium annual wage for software 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 (Quality Assurance) developer’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 (Quality Assurance) developers, check out our FAQs page.

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