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Quality assurance is the foundation for the technical success of any project, and AVADA MEDIA's mission is to make your business more successful than ever. We provide first-class QA engineers and will help bring your product to perfection. Whether it's finding technical bugs or optimizing performance, our quality assurance experts ensure it runs perfectly.

Our QA-engineers take part in all stages of the technical implementation of the project, help improve processes within the team and optimize the development process in such a way as to identify problems in the software at an early stage, or even prevent their occurrence.

What does a QA tester do?

A QA tester looks at software not only through the eyes of the developer, but also the end user. Guided by project documentation, and sometimes just common sense, he checks the operation of the software, looks for errors, problems and vulnerabilities, so that at the time of release the product fully meets customer expectations. But what exactly are his responsibilities? Let's break it down point by point:

Analysis of technical documentation and software requirements at the design stage.
Development of test plans and test cases - documentation describing testing procedures.
Creation of scripts and test cases for automated testing.
Finding bugs using conventional testing techniques, user scenarios or stress tests.
Documentation of detected defects.
Tracking the progress of bug fixes.
Perform regression (re)testing after debugging.
Finding the causes of errors and, if necessary, optimizing the work of the development team.

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Why You Need to Hire a QA Tester: Importance of QA Engineers in Software Development

Testing engineers do more than just identify technical errors in code. They help increase customer loyalty to your brand, reduce software development costs and speed up time to market.

Here are 6 main advantages that you get when you connect a qualified QA tester to your project:

Strengthening consumer confidence. By providing customers with a high-quality product that has undergone rigorous testing and testing, you show that you care about your customers and increase business loyalty.
Reduce costs and save time. Timely detection of defects in software operation reduces the cost of correcting them. In addition, this avoids many problems in the final stages of development and speeds up the time to market.
Minimizing risks. QA significantly reduces the likelihood of releasing a low-quality product, which minimizes the risks of financial losses and damage to brand reputation.
Optimization of the development process. Regular testing and analysis of results improves the efficiency of the development team, which helps speed up the production process and better allocate resources.
Improving software security. Testing helps to identify and promptly eliminate potential vulnerabilities in software operation, which guarantees a high level of security during data storage and transmission.
Improved documentation. QA processes contribute to the creation of more detailed technical product documentation, which is necessary for further development and support of the product.

Types of testing

QA has different types of testing that make sure that the system works exactly as intended and does not contain bugs. There are many approaches, but they are rarely used all together - most often, QA engineers determine the most suitable methodologies based on the unique technical characteristics and requirements of the software. Let's take a closer look at the main types of testing.

QA Manual

Manual testing is when a QA engineer conducts tests independently or using specialized software, but without automation tools. This method is usually used in several cases:

When the product being developed is small, there is no point in wasting time on developing automated tests.
If you need to explore new functionality or components without a clear set of tests.
When assessing the usability of an application, the QA engineer conducts tests from the end user's point of view, checking the intuitiveness and accessibility of the functions.

QA Automation

Involves the use of specialized software scripts to perform software tests with minimal human intervention. It is typically used in large projects to speed up the testing process, improve test accuracy and repeatability, and identify defects early in development.

Automated testing is especially useful when conducting:

Regression tests - helps to quickly verify that new changes to the code do not break existing functionality.
Frequent product updates - allows you to test the operation of new functionality with minimal investment of time and resources.
Performance testing —allows you to effectively and accurately simulate system load, measure system response, and identify potential problems.

Functional testing

Functional testing ensures that every feature of the software works as intended and fully satisfies the needs of end users. It includes various methods, including:

Unit testing is testing individual components or modules in isolation from the rest of the system.
Smoke testing is a quick check of the functionality of the main modules, which allows you to make sure that there are no critical errors and that the software is ready for further, more in-depth testing.
System testing is a comprehensive check of the integrated system for compliance with the requirements specified in the documentation.
Black box testing - conducting tests without knowledge of the internal structure or code of the product.
Regression testing - performing repeated tests after debugging.

Non-functional testing

It involves checking parameters and properties of the system that are not related to specific functionality, namely testing security, performance, localization and usability of the software.

What skills and tools should a QA tester in IT have?

For successful testing of projects and effective interaction in a team, a QA engineer must be able to work with specialized technical tools and have a certain set of professional skills - hard skills and soft skills:

Programming languages. Knowledge of Java, Python, JavaScript languages, which are used to write scripts and programs for test automation.
Test Management Tools. Experience with test management and defect tracking tools, particularly Jira.
Version control. Experience with the popular version control system Git.
Database . Knowledge of SQL, ability to work with various databases and cloud storage to perform queries and validate data.
Containerization. Experience with the Docker containerization tool to create isolated and reproducible test environments and test software in various configurations and environments.
Development methodologies. Understanding of Agile and DevOps methodologies to integrate testing processes into continuous software development and delivery cycles.
Soft skills. Critical thinking, ability to work in a team and adapt to constantly changing conditions.

How to properly check the competence of a QA tester

Before involving a QA engineer in testing a project, you should make sure that his knowledge and skill level correspond to the individual needs of your product. You can do this in several ways:

Technical interview. Conduct a technical interview with the potential candidate and ask questions regarding various types of testing, methodologies, and automation tools.
Practical task. Have the candidate perform a real QA testing task, such as writing a test case, automating testing using specific tools, or testing a specific part of their product.
Analysis of previous projects. Review the candidate's experience and portfolio to understand what projects he has worked on in the past, what role he played on the team, and what testing approaches he used.

Experience of QA engineers at AVADA MEDIA

Quality assurance specialists work to ensure that your product is technically perfect - free of errors in the code, safe, stable and productive. Therefore, at the moment of release, you will have complete confidence in your software and its success in the market.

Our team has hundreds of projects and more than 10 years of experience. During this time, we have implemented many innovative solutions for e-commerce, logistics, fintech, education and many other business niches. Therefore, our QA engineers are highly qualified experts who can ensure the impeccable quality of your software.

To hire a tester at AVADA MEDIA, fill out the form below. We will study your requirements and features of the software being developed, and help you select the best specialists.

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Questions and answers

What makes software quality assurance critical?

Testing ensures product stability and safety, as well as end-user satisfaction. In addition, QA allows you to optimize budget costs, minimize risks and speed up the process of technical software implementation.
When should you hire a QA tester?

A QA engineer must be involved in the project already in the first stages of development. This will improve development processes and also ensure timely identification and elimination of defects.
What is the best way to hire a QA tester - on a project basis or hourly basis?

It is better to hire hourly as this allows you to flexibly manage costs, especially with an uncertain project duration, and quickly adapt to any changes in requirements.
In what time zones can AVADA MEDIA QA testers work?

Our testers can work in any time zone and adapt to project requirements, which is especially convenient if you are building an international team.
How much does it cost to hire a QA tester?

The cost depends on the complexity of the project and the number of hours needed. Contact us and after studying your requirements we will agree on an exact price.