Hire Automation QA engineers

Forget exhausting sourcing and screening the wrong candidates. Hire fast and on budget—place a request, interview 1-3 curated Automation QA engineers, and get the best one onboarded by next Friday. Full-time or part-time, with optimal overlap.

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Hire remote Automation QA engineers

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How to hire Automation QA engineer through Lemon.io

Place a free request

Place a free request

Fill out a short form and check out our ready-to-interview developers
Tell us about your needs

Tell us about your needs

On a quick 30-min call, share your expectations and get a budget estimate
Interview the best

Interview the best

Get 2-3 expertly matched candidates within 24-48 hours and meet the worthiest
Onboard the chosen one

Onboard the chosen one

Your developer starts with a project—we deal with a contract, monthly payouts, and what not

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What we do for you

Sourcing and vetting

Sourcing and vetting

All our developers are fully vetted and tested for both soft and hard skills. No surprises!
Expert matching

Expert
matching

We match fast, but with a human touch—your candidates are hand-picked specifically for your request. No AI bullsh*t!
Arranging cooperation

Arranging cooperation

You worry not about agreements with developers, their reporting, and payments. We handle it all for you!
Support and troubleshooting

Support and troubleshooting

Things happen, but you have a customer success manager and a 100% free replacement guarantee to get it covered.
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The benefits of hiring QA testers through Lemon.io

QA tester hiring requires significant effort and time from your team, taking them away from their jobs. Hire more efficiently with Lemon.io, so your team can get back to concentrating on getting things done.

Better vetting

All our devs aced our four-step vetting process, including hard and soft skills. So you can be sure you’re getting top talent.

Faster timelines

Get a list of devs with proven skills within 48 hrs of when you tell us what you want.

Guaranteed satisfaction

Fly in your soup? We’ll swap your dev with another, better-fitting match for free. That’s our guarantee.

Simplify your hiring process with remote Automation QA engineers

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FAQ about hiring Automation QA engineers

How to hire Automation QA?

To hire an Automation QA, create a list of requirements relevant to the Senior Automation QA engineer. Highlight the skillset and experience needed. The budget, timeline, region preferences, and type of cooperation—all this information is very important to consider before you start searching for a candidate because these factors can impact the hiring process. Create a list of screening questions and questions for the technical interviews to ensure you can vet the candidate and choose the best one who matches the requirements.

If you would like to skip most of these processes, ask Lemon.io for help—we have a large number of vetted Senior Automation QA engineers in our community.

How much does it cost to hire a QA engineer?

The cost to hire a QA engineer could vary due to different seniority levels, skill sets, and number of years of experience, so the rate depends on those factors. Usually, the rates for in-house workers and independent contractors are different. The base pay of hiring a Senior QA engineer in the US, San Jose, ranges from $128K – $170K, according to GlassDoor. The additional pay is $46K – $86K per year.

Where can I hire a QA engineer?

To find the right Senior QA engineer for a remote full-time project, you could check local or global websites that provide job publishing services, such as Indeed, Dice, LinkedIn, and GlassDoor. Also, it’s necessary to create a list of relevant questions for the screening calls and tech skills interview. You need to be ready to conduct all the stages at the same time – checking the CVs, moving forward with the screening calls, and conducting tech interviews.
If you would like to make the hiring process more comfortable, simply ask for assistance from Lemon.io. We will connect you with top Senior QA engineers who are ready to work remotely. If you prefer to find a QA engineer without our help – you can use Indeed, LinkedIn, Glassdoor, and other platforms.

What is the day rate for an Automation QA engineer?

The average daily rate for a Senior data engineer’s contract in San Jose, US, ranges from $507 to $675, according to GlassDoor. The rate depends on various factors: seniority level, skill sets, and number of years of experience.

What is the US hourly rate for an Automation QA engineer?

The average hourly rate for a Senior Automation QA engineer’s contract in San Jose, US, ranges from $135 to $138, according to GlassDoor. The rate depends on various factors: seniority level, skill sets, and number of years of experience.

What are the best certifications for Automation QA engineers?

The best certifications for automation QA engineers are ISTQB Certified Tester – Advanced Level Test Automation Engineer, Certified Software Test Automation Specialist (CSTAS), Certified Automation Professional (CAP), Certified Software Test Engineer (CSTE), Selenium Certification, HP UFT (Unified Functional Testing) Certification, Certified Professional in Test Automation (CPTA), Advanced Level Test Manager (ISTQB), Appium Certification, Certified ScrumMaster (CSM).

Are QA Automation testers in demand?

Yes, QA Automation engineers are in demand. It’s caused by the high level of development of various mobile and web applications, which need to be improved and function correctly. QA engineers help to enhance the quality of applications and websites, increase the reliability of products, and improve the user experience with applications.

Will QA testers be replaced by AI?

No, AI can’t replace a QA engineer. AI can make processes and tasks easier to complete and help automate different aspects of daily tasks, but it cannot replace QA engineers.

Does the Automation tester need coding?

Yes, an Automation QA engineer needs coding skills. These skills help them effectively write, maintain, and troubleshoot automated tests.

How does the no-risk trial period work for new clients?

Lemon.io offers a no-risk paid trial period for new clients if needed. This period can be up to 20 hours, allowing you to check how the QA engineer works on your tasks before signing up for a subscription.
If something goes wrong and the developer fails to meet expectations, we’ll show you another remote QA Engineer with our zero-risk replacement guarantee.

How fast can I be connected with a QA engineer once I make a request?

You can be connected with a QA engineer within 48 hours. At this time, the relevant QA engineer will be manually found in our pre-vetted community of QA engineers.
All QA engineers in our community are previously checked by the team and have followed different vetting stages: VideoAsk, completion of their me.lemon profile, a screening call with our recruiters that includes various technical questions, and a technical interview with our technical interviewers.

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The benefits of hiring QA testers for remote positions

You’re seeking the best QA testers for your startup. But, every other startup is too. Don’t compete for great engineers — embrace the global market to discover extraordinary talent that will put you in front of the competition.

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Stay agile

Great remote contractors seamlessly merge with your team to conquer hurdles and clear bottlenecks, then move on to the next project when they’re not needed.

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Stay lean

Leverage differentials in the global economy and the self-reliance of contractors to lower your QA tester hiring costs and your office overhead.

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Stay productive

Whether it’s their job satisfaction, comfortable home office, or the fact that you can’t track remote busywork, it’s proven that remote workers are more productive.

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Get global

When you unchain your hiring, your startup has access to the global talent pool. And that makes even San Francisco’s look like a pond.

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Ready-to-interview vetted Automation QA engineers are waiting for your request