Cloudesk · Software QA & Test Automation Engineer
Hire a Software QA & Test Automation Engineer on Subscription
Hire a QA and test automation engineer on subscription — automated test suites, bug audits, and software quality assurance.
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What a Software QA & Test Automation Engineer seat is
A QA & Test Automation Engineer seat is for teams who want to ship faster without breaking things. Your engineer writes and maintains automated end-to-end test suites using Playwright, Cypress, and Jest, executes structured manual tests across browsers and device viewports, documents reproducible bug reports, and integrates test scripts directly into your CI/CD pipeline. Quality assurance becomes a continuous system, not a scramble before every release.
Who this seat is for
- Development teams shipping weekly who need automated tests to catch regressions before they reach users
- Startups preparing for a public launch who need a thorough pre-release quality audit
- Businesses whose manual QA process is becoming a bottleneck at their current shipping pace
- Engineering teams who want test automation built into the CI pipeline without a dedicated QA headcount
Skills on this seat
Stacks you can select on Pricing for this seat (+$0 on the fixed package).
- Bug Reporting & Tracking
- CI/CD Test Integration
- Cypress
- Jest
- Manual / Exploratory Testing
- Playwright
- PyTest
Duties on your project
What this seat does under your Project Manager.
- Write and maintain automated end-to-end test suites for critical user paths and core app flows
- Execute structured manual exploratory tests across web browsers and mobile viewports
- Document reproducible bug reports with step-by-step instructions and diagnostic logs
- Integrate automated test scripts into your CI/CD pipeline via GitHub Actions or similar tools
- Conduct regression testing before major releases to catch regressions early
- Track bug lifecycle and resolution status using Jira, GitHub Issues, or your team's workflow tool
Example deliverables
- Automated regression test suite covering user registration, checkout, and core application flows
- Comprehensive bug audit report with step-by-step reproduction notes and severity ratings
- CI/CD test integration scripts deployed directly into your code repository
- Manual cross-browser and cross-device test execution reports
- Ongoing test maintenance as your product evolves and new features ship
When to choose a different seat
- Writing new product features or building backend infrastructure (use the Backend or Full Stack seat)
- Performance load testing at scale (this is a separate specialized engagement)
- Security penetration testing (this requires a dedicated security audit)
How the subscription works
- Configure the QA & Test Automation seat and select your package on Pricing.
- After checkout, your PM connects the engineer to your staging environment or repository.
- The engineer reviews your application flows, writes a test plan, and confirms scope with your PM.
- Automated test scripts are written, validated, and integrated into your pipeline.
- Manual test runs, bug reports, and regression results are delivered with every sprint.
Compare models on subscription development team, then configure on Pricing.
Seat packages
Dedicated PM, Baseline QC, and daily async standup included on every seat.
Showing Weekly (20% Intro Offer) seat tiers
3 seats = 10% off · 5+ seats = 20% off · All prices USD
Starter
10 hrs/wk$595$476/week20% OFFStarter · 10 hours per week on your one active project — dedicated Project Manager, unlimited role-matched tasks.
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Growth
20 hrs/wk$1,190$952/week20% OFFGrowth · 20 hours per week on your one active project — dedicated Project Manager, unlimited role-matched tasks.
Dedicated
40 hrs/wk$2,380$1,904/week20% OFFDedicated · Full 40 hours per week on your one active project — dedicated Project Manager, unlimited role-matched tasks.
Software QA & Test Automation Engineer FAQ
Which testing frameworks do you support?
Playwright, Cypress, Jest, and PyTest for automated testing. Manual exploratory testing is framework-agnostic. If your project uses a different framework, mention it during onboarding.
Can the QA engineer test before a production release?
Yes — testing runs strictly against your staging or pre-production environment. Production is never used as a test environment.
Do you do performance or load testing?
Basic performance checks are included in Baseline QC. Dedicated load testing simulations (thousands of concurrent users, stress scenarios) are a separate engagement scoped on request.
How does bug reporting work?
Each bug is logged with a severity rating, reproduction steps, screenshot or video evidence where applicable, and suggested resolution notes. Reports integrate with Jira, GitHub Issues, or Linear.
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