Hire manual QA engineers
Mid- and senior-level manual QA engineers for complex products and user workflows
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Why hire manual QA engineers from DeviQA?
Manual QA engineers from DeviQA review requirements, design and maintain test cases, execute functional, exploratory, regression, usability, and compatibility testing, and document defects with reproducible evidence. They apply human judgment to complex workflows, new functionality, edge cases, and user experience issues that cannot be fully evaluated through automation.
DeviQA assigns only middle and senior QA engineers to client projects.
Test leads have 8–12 years of experience managing QA teams, processes, and delivery.
DeviQA QA engineers have an average of six years of software testing experience.
All DeviQA QA engineers hold ISTQB Foundation Level certification.
Clients own all test cases, automation code, documentation, and other project IP created from the first day.
Rates, team costs, and invoicing terms are defined before the engagement begins.
Choose staff augmentation, a dedicated QA team, project-based delivery, or managed testing.
Written and spoken English proficiency is verified before an engineer joins the project.
14
DeviQA QA engineers work across 14 locations.
3+
Average employee tenure exceeds three years.
4.4%
DeviQA’s employee turnover rate is 4.4%, equivalent to approximately 96% employee retention.
3-7
Typical client projects last between three and seven years.
Competencies of DeviQA manual QA engineers
DeviQA manual QA engineers combine hands-on software testing, requirements analysis, test documentation, release-risk assessment, and collaboration with product and engineering teams.
Manual testing and analysis
Functional testing of features, business rules, and user workflows
Exploratory testing of new, complex, and high-risk functionality
Manual regression testing after code, configuration, and integration changes
Usability and UI/UX checks across critical user journeys
Cross-browser and cross-device testing across required platform configurations
Validation of functionality against user stories and acceptance criteria
Creation and maintenance of test cases, checklists, and test suites
Identification of incomplete, ambiguous, or conflicting requirements
Verification of data accuracy and consistency across interfaces and connected systems
Localization testing and verification of translated content, formats, and layouts
Manual testing of iOS and Android applications on physical and virtual devices
Manual REST API testing using tools such as Postman
QA delivery and team collaboration
Participation in Agile and Scrum ceremonies, including planning, stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives
Sprint-level planning of testing scope, priorities, environments, and test data
Prioritization of testing based on business impact, change scope, and defect risk
Assessment of test results, coverage, open defects, and remaining release risks
Defect reports with reproduction steps, severity, environment details, expected and actual results, and supporting evidence
Daily or weekly reporting on completed tests, defects, blockers, coverage, and planned work
Professional English communication with distributed product and engineering teams
Collaboration with developers, product managers, designers, and other project stakeholders
Product knowledge transfer and onboarding support for new QA and project team members
Maintenance of test coverage, requirement traceability, and consistent testing workflows
Defect prioritization and triage based on severity, business impact, and release risk
Consistent maintenance of test plans, test cases, checklists, defect reports, and release documentation
DeviQA’s AI advantage
At DeviQA, we use AI to make testing smarter and simpler. Our ecosystem is built to deliver faster, smarter, and more cost-efficient results — so your team can do more in less time.
DeviQA AI ecosystem
AI-powered IDE assistant
Reduces test script writing time
QA companion
Provides suggestions for test optimization and addresses gaps
Automated code review
Flags unused variables, improper loops, and other common errors
AI for API testing in Postman
Streamlines API test case creation and response validation
Features
Test case creation
Code review
Exploratory planning
Log analysis
without AI
6 hrs
3 hrs
2 hrs
2 hrs
with DeviQA AI
4 hrs (33% saved)
2 hrs (33% saved)
45 min (60% saved)
1 hr (50% saved)
Hire manual QA engineers to test edge cases, usability, and complex user behavior beyond automation
Manual QA engagement models offered by DeviQA
Choose a dedicated QA team for ongoing testing ownership or staff augmentation to add individual manual QA engineers to your existing team.
Dedicated manual QA team
A stable, self-managed QA team owns an agreed manual testing scope, including planning, execution, documentation, defect reporting, and release-risk reporting.
Best for:
Full ownership of test planning, execution, documentation, and reporting
A consistent team familiar with your product, workflows, and release process
Testing capacity that scales as the product and release scope evolve
Minimal day-to-day testing management required from your internal team
Manual QA staff augmentation
Individual manual QA engineers join your existing team and follow your tools, workflows, and priorities while you manage their daily work.
Best for:
Add vetted manual QA engineers without running a separate hiring process
Integrate engineers into your existing development and QA workflows
Scale manual testing capacity for releases and peak workloads
Retain direct control over daily tasks, testing priorities, and delivery
Abbott Laboratories is a global healthcare giant
90%
Test coverage
1.6k+
Test cases created
X18
Faster regression testing run
Compass is the first modern real estate platform
85%
Test coverage
2k+
Test cases created
2.5x
Faster regression testing run
Arklign is a dental practice platform
95%
Test coverage
5k+
Test cases created
3k+
Number of critical bugs logged
Tipalti is a payment automation platform
12
Years of cooperation
100%
Covered performance
2x
Faster regression testing time
Xola is a booking system for tours and attractions
90%
Test coverage
3.2k+
Automation test scripts created
1-2h
Time of regression
How to hire remote manual QA engineers from DeviQA
DeviQA follows a four-step hiring process covering requirements, engagement model selection, candidate interviews, and onboarding. Matched manual QA profiles are provided within 48 hours.
Define your manual QA requirements
Share your product type, platforms, current QA setup, required testing skills, domain requirements, seniority level, working hours, and expected engagement duration.
Select an engagement model
Choose a dedicated QA team for ongoing testing ownership or staff augmentation to add individual manual QA engineers to your existing team.
Review and interview matched QA engineers
Review the matched profiles, interview shortlisted engineers, assess their testing, domain, and communication skills, and approve the preferred candidates.
Onboard the selected QA engineers
The selected engineers receive access to your product, test environments, documentation, tools, backlog, and team workflows before beginning the agreed testing responsibilities.
Sample profiles of our manual QA engineers for hire
Ivan
Senior manual QA engineer
7+ years of experience
Senior manual tester skilled in validating complex user flows, catching logic gaps early, and maintaining high-quality regression cycles. Experienced in web, mobile, and SaaS products with strong attention to detail and clean documentation.
SENIOR MANUAL QA ENGINEER
Led manual testing for a large SaaS platform, maintaining 95% regression coverage across web and mobile
Identified recurring logic issues through exploratory testing, reducing production bugs by 35%
Built and maintained test cases, suites, and checklists that improved team clarity and release quality
Collaborated daily with developers and PMs to refine acceptance criteria and reduce misunderstandings
MANUAL QA ENGINEER
Tested multi-step onboarding, billing, and account flows, uncovering edge-case defects early
Validated integrations with third-party APIs and services in staging environments
Performed cross-browser checks across Chrome, Safari, Firefox, and Edge, ensuring consistent UI behavior
Ran full regression cycles before every release, preventing failures in high-traffic user journeys
B.S. in Computer Science
ISTQB Foundation Level
Courses in exploratory testing and advanced test design
Testing:
TestRail, Zephyr, Xray, Qase
Web/mobile:
BrowserStack, LambdaTest, Charles Proxy
API (manual):
Postman, Swagger
Tools:
Jira, Confluence, Notion, Miro
Databases:
PostgreSQL, MySQL (basic queries)
Functional & regression testing
Exploratory testing
Cross-browser & cross-device validation
Requirements analysis & acceptance criteria review
Clear, reproducible bug reporting
Strong collaboration in agile environments
Oleksii
Lead Manual QA Engineer
10+ years of experience
Lead manual tester with deep expertise in large, complex systems, including fintech, healthcare, and enterprise SaaS. Adept at shaping QA processes, reducing release risks, and mentoring teams to maintain consistent quality.
LEAD MANUAL QA ENGINEER
Oversaw QA for a high-risk fintech platform, cutting defect leakage by 40% through risk-based testing
Built a structured manual QA process covering functional, integration, UI, and negative testing
Set up regression strategy that reduced release delays by 50%
Mentored a team of five QA engineers in test design, reporting clarity, and root-cause thinking
SENIOR MANUAL QA ENGINEER
Performed manual API validation for critical payment flows using Postman
Managed testing across multiple environments, ensuring consistency between dev, staging, and pre-prod
Led usability audits that improved user task completion rates by 20%
Worked directly with engineering leads to map risks and define test priorities each sprint
MANUAL QA ENGINEER
Tested complex onboarding, billing, and account workflows, identifying edge-case issues early
Verified integrations with third-party APIs and services across staging environments
Conducted cross-browser testing in Chrome, Safari, Firefox, and Edge to maintain consistent UI behavior
Executed full regression cycles before each release, reducing risks in high-traffic user journeys
M.S. in Software Engineering
Certified in Advanced Test Design Techniques
Training in UX testing and accessibility fundamentals
Testing:
TestRail, PractiTest, Zephyr
Web/mobile:
BrowserStack, Sauce Labs, DevTools
API (manual):
Postman, Insomnia
Monitoring/logs:
Kibana, Sentry, Grafana
Databases:
SQL (advanced querying), MongoDB basics
Complex scenario testing
Risk-based and negative testing
Integration and API flow validation
Regression cycle ownership
Root-cause analysis support
Team leadership & process improvement
Hire manual QA engineers that bring discipline, detail, and predictable results
