With all my new clients I face the classic situation of "regular test automation" which is rarely fully successful. I can give you some tips on how to find a better approach which I have formulated based on my past experience.
Very often automated test cases are a waste of effort due to failed attempts to get added value for the project.
All your "regular static scripts/suites" become outdated and irrelevant immediately after the first successful execution.
Measurable additional value is achieved only by writing new scripts.
Then, you spend more time updating scripts than getting useful information from their execution.
In addition, due to the use of some available/popular frameworks, you also face the situation where it is not possible to fully automate test cases due to certain limitations of the chosen framework.
So in addition to all these problems, some really important e2e cases still have to be tested manually.
All available frameworks are only suitable for creating a simple sequence of a few static actions. True end-to-end testing with a 2-4 hour test runs covering all aspects of the application is impossible.
But this is proven to be possible with what I offer, and each such test session is dynamic, unique and adds additional value to the project because of that.
You will be able to cover many cornercases and test cases which are currently marked as "not automatable", since instead of static repetitive actions, a set of defined and interconnected requiremnets/expectations is used for creation of user actions sequence.
In essence, you get requirements formulated in executable code, which allows you to test your application as close to how a real user will use it as possible.
And, there's no AI involved, it's all completely under your control.
No dendencies from external random noice generators.
Load Testing
Test Results & Analysis
Test Case Design
Functional Testing
Product Stability
API Testing
Integration Testing
Mobile App Testing
Test Plan
GitHub
Startup Company
Test Automation Framework
Continuous Integration
End-to-End Testing
Zoreslava H.
Lviv, Ukraine
$20/hr
4.9
8 jobs
Greetings!โ๏ธ
๐ฅ True expert in QA.
๐ฏ 8+ years of experience, manual, automating, and refining software end-to-end.
๐ I help startups and established teams release with confidence by ensuring quality at every stage from the initial idea to production launch.
๐ฉโ๐ป On a mission to make software products bug-free and simplify developersโ lives by helping them clearly reproduce and resolve issues.
I'm an experienced QA Lead with over 8 years of testing web and mobile applications across industries such as Fintech, Healthcare, Logistics, Media, and Public Services.
I specialize in manual and automation testing, performance testing, API testing, and setting up robust QA processes from scratch. Iโve successfully led QA teams, developed high-level test documentation, and ensured that software meets the highest quality standards โ all while aligning with fast-paced development cycles and product goals.
What I Do:
๐น Testing Types Covered:
โข Functional, Regression, System, Smoke, Exploratory sessions
โข API Testing (Postman, Swagger)
โข Performance & Load Testing (JMeter)
โข Cross-browser & Cross-platform Testing
โข Black Box and BDD Testing
โข Mobile Testing (iOS & Android โ real devices & emulators)
๐น Deliverables I Provide:
โข Test Plans & Test Strategies
โข Test Cases & Checklists
โข Bug Reports with Severity/Priority
โข Release Sign-off Reports
โข Test Summary Reports
โข Risk Assessment & QA Process Improvements
๐ Tools & Technologies I Use:
โข Test Management: Jira, Zephyr, TestRail, Xray, Asana, Trello, Zendesk
โข Bug Tracking & Reporting: Jira, ClickUp
โข API Testing: Postman, Swagger
โข Performance Testing: JMeter
โข Cloud & Device Testing: BrowserStack, AWS, Azure
โข Databases: SQL, MySQL, PostgreSQL
โข Collaboration: Confluence, Slack, Notion, Google Workspace, Teams
I focus on delivering reliable, high-quality software quickly and with strong attention to detail. I take a structured approach to QA, helping catch issues early and keeping clients informed throughout the process.
๐ฉ Letโs Connect:
If youโre looking for a QA engineer with strong experience in manual and automated testing, Iโm ready to help ensure high software quality and a great user experience in your next project.
Software Testing
Testing
Software QA
Test Results & Analysis
Postman
Regression Testing
Mobile QA
Test Case Design
Test Management
Functional Testing
Quality Assurance
QA Automation
QA Management
QA Engineering
Mobile App Testing
Bug Reports
Manual Testing
Performance Testing
Desktop Application Testing
User Acceptance Testing
Maxim S.
Pidlissia, Ukraine
$17/hr
5.0
3 jobs
Hey, I'm Manual QA with 3+ YEARS of Experience and 5,000+ HOURS of hands-on manual QA across web, mobile, and API products - 100% Job Success on Upwork. I help SaaS, e-commerce, and logistics teams ship stable releases by owning the full QA cycle, catching issues before users do, and writing bug reports developers actually want to read.
I work best on long-term contracts (3+ months, part-time or full-time) where the team needs a reliable QA engineer who runs the testing process independently - from test plan to release sign-off - without constant handholding.
WHAT I DO:
- Functional, regression, smoke, exploratory, and UI/UX testing on web and mobile - API testing with Postman - validating contracts, integrations, error handling - Mobile QA on iOS, Android, and iPad (real devices + BrowserStack/LambdaTest) - Test case design and maintenance in TestRail - Cross-browser and cross-device coverage - Bug reporting in Jira with clean repro steps, evidence, severity, and retest notes - Design verification against Figma - catching UI and UX issues before they ship - Release sign-off and post-release verification
TOOLS I USE DAILY:
TestRail ยท Jira ยท Postman ยท Figma ยท BrowserStack ยท LambdaTest ยท Salesforce ยท Stripe ยท Amplitude ยท Browser DevTools ยท Slack
WHAT I'VE SHIPPED:
- FunnelCraft Studio (Jul 2024 - Jan 2026, ~1.5 yrs). End-to-end QA for digital products with funnel-based sales - landing pages, checkout, upsells, and post-purchase flows on web and mobile. Validated Stripe, Reteno, and Amplitude integrations via Postman. Built and owned the full TestRail suite.
- King Dispatch (Aug 2023 - May 2024, ~10 mo). QA for a logistics web platform integrated with Salesforce. Tested load creation, driver assignment, status tracking, and Salesforce data sync. Verified API contracts and ran full regression before each release.
- PulseNote (Mar 2023 - Dec 2024, ~1.5 yrs). QA for a cross-platform mobile app on iOS, Android, and iPad. Validated sign-up, login, data sync, offline mode, and push notifications across real devices. Built the TestRail suite from scratch and used Postman for auth and sync API checks.
HOW I WORK:
Week 1: I review your product, requirements, and existing test artifacts (if any), then deliver a short test plan covering scope, priorities, and risk areas.
From week 2: structured testing in your sprint cadence. Bug reports in your tracker as I find them, regression before each release, and weekly summaries so you always know where the product stands.
I overlap with EU and partial US business hours and respond within a few hours during the working week.
LET'S TALK:
Send me a message with what you're building and the area you want tested first. I'll come back with questions, a recommended scope, and a clear estimate - no pressure, no bot replies.
Highlighted Skills: Manual QA Engineer, Software Tester, QA Analyst, Quality Assurance, Manual Testing, Web Testing, Mobile Testing, iOS Testing, Android Testing, iPad Testing, Cross Platform Testing, Functional Testing, Regression Testing, Smoke Testing, Exploratory Testing, UI/UX Testing, API Testing, Postman, End to End Testing, Cross Browser Testing, Bug Reporting, Test Case Design, TestRail, Jira, Figma, BrowserStack, LambdaTest, Salesforce Testing, Stripe Testing, Release Testing, SaaS Testing, E-commerce Testing, Logistics Platform Testing
Software Testing
Software QA
Quality Assurance
QA Engineering
Manual Testing
QA Software & Testing Tools
Functional Testing
Web Testing
Mobile App Testing
Test Case Design
Smoke Testing
Regression Testing
TestRail
Bug Reports
Jira
QA Testing
Postman
API Testing
End-to-End Testing
BrowserStack
Valeriia M.
Odesa, Ukraine
$14/hr
5.0
4 jobs
โ๏ธ Stop losing users due to crashing apps, hidden navigation barriers, and unexpected glitches! โ I will find critical vulnerabilities in your website, mobile, or SaaS software before they cost you time, money, and reputation.
๐ฏ CORE STRATEGY & TECHNICAL APPROACH
Finding a reliable QA Tester who can dive deep into your product architecture is crucial for a successful launch. I streamline chaotic testing workflows by setting up a clear strategy tailored to your specific business goals, ensuring โ 100% requirements coverage across the entire SDLC and STLC.
As your QA Tester, I identify:
๐ Functional bugs & Smart Contract user-flow anomalies
๐ฆ Performance bottlenecks & Latency issues
๐ Security threats (OWASP Top 10 & Web3 entry vulnerabilities)
โ early in the development process to save you time and budget.
๐ PROVEN RESULTS
As a results-oriented QA Tester, I focus on tangible impacts and data-driven metrics:
๐ 4+ years of hands-on QA experience delivering high-quality web applications, SaaS, and mobile apps. ๐ 100+ successful releases shipped (including Web3 & AI integrations).
๐ค 4,000+ automated tests written and ๐ 10,000+ manual test cases designed.
๐ต $200,000+ saved for clients through optimized QA automation and early bug detection.
โก Optimized CI/CD pipelines to reduce regression cycles from 5 days to 4 hours through parallel test execution.
๐จ 1,000+ critical bugs caught pre-release, including memory leaks, race conditions, and SQL injections.
๐งฉ COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES & EXPERTISE
My approach as a versatile QA Tester covers every layer of your application:
โข ๐ค FULL-STACK AUTOMATION: Built scalable automation frameworks using Playwright, Cypress, and Selenium WebDriver with Page Object Model and BDD practices to ensure your test suite is maintainable and readable.
โข ๐ฎ MANUAL QA, GAME & WEB3 TESTING: Whether acting as a methodical manual tester or a dedicated video game tester, I cover mechanics, balance, and UI/UX consistency (Cocos, Unity) alongside standard suites. As a game tester, I ensure bug-free gameplay. Specialize in Web3 testing, verifying dApps, token transfers, and non-custodial wallet interactions.
โข ๐ API, AI & SECURITY TESTING: Validation of business logic, authentication tokens, LLM prompt responses, and data integrity using Postman and REST Assured. I conduct security audits based on OWASP standards to protect against unauthorized data access.
โข ๐ PERFORMANCE & LOAD TESTING: Using JMeter and k6 to simulate high-traffic scenarios (Stress, Endurance, and Spike testing), identifying server-side bottlenecks before they impact users.
โข ๐ฑ MOBILE APP TESTING: Flawless experience across real iOS (via TestFlight) and Android devices, testing for battery consumption, network switching (4G/5G/Wi-Fi), and interrupt conditions.
โข โฟ ACCESSIBILITY (A11Y): Guaranteeing WCAG 2.1/2.2 compliance through manual screen reader testing (NVDA, JAWS) and automated audit tools like AXE and WAVE.
๐ฑ REAL DEVICE LAB: Cross-platform verification on real Windows 10/11 laptops, iOS (iPhone via TestFlight), and Android devices.
๐ ๏ธ TECHNICAL ECOSYSTEM
๐ Methodologies: Agile, Scrum, Kanban, TDD, CI/CD, DevOps.
๐งช Testing Types: Black-box, White-box, Gray-box, Cross-browser, Localization (L10n), Usability, Integration, and UAT.
๐ป Languages: Java, TypeScript, JavaScript, SQL.
๐ง Tools & Web3: Postman, Newman, TestFlight, Metamask, Coinbase Wallet, WalletConnect, Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP, Charles Proxy, Fiddler, Chrome DevTools.
โ๏ธ Infrastructure: Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Docker, Kubernetes.
๐ Management: JIRA, TestRail, Zephyr, Confluence, Monday, Trello.
๐ข INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
As a QA Tester with deep domain knowledge, I have successfully delivered projects in:
๐ณ FINTECH, WEB3 & CRYPTO: Secure payment gateways, dApps, DEX/CEX platforms, DeFi protocols, and transaction ledger verification.
๐ E-COMMERCE: Magento, WordPress, and Shopify platforms with high-load user flows and P2P payments.
๐ฅ HEALTHCARE & EDTECH: Privacy-compliant systems (HIPAA) and interactive SaaS tools.
๐ฐ GAMBLING & GAMING: Real-time data processing, social features, and PC/Steam game testing.
๐ค GENERATIVE AI & CMS: Testing data integrity for AI models, AI chat-bots, prompt engineering, and content management flexibility.
๐ก WHY MY METHODOLOGY WORKS
Choosing me as your QA Tester means getting a specialist who plugs into all stages of the SDLC. I provide developer-friendly logs, videos, and impact assessments to simplify the debug workflow. I adapt fast to changing priorities, update test cases on the fly, and ensure testing stays aligned with your roadmap. I onboarding quickly and ask the right questions to minimize the training you need to provide.
โ READY TO LAUNCH WITH CONFIDENCE?
Don't let a minor bug ruin a major release.
๐ฌ Click the green โMessageโ or โInviteโ button at the top right of this page to discuss how I can help as your QA Tester to make your product stable, secure, and ready for scale!
Software Testing
Testing
Software QA
Alpha Testing
Beta Testing
Static Testing
JavaScript
Manual Testing
QA Engineering
Automated Testing
Functional Testing
Regression Testing
Exploratory Testing
API Testing
Quality Assurance
Mobile App Testing
Usability Testing
Web Testing
Game Testing
Selenium
Volodymyr S.
Lviv, Ukraine
$25/hr
5.0
5 jobs
Still searching for an experienced QA Tester, QA Engineer, Security Engineer, or Penetration Tester? Letโs save your time and talk ๐
Iโm a QA Tester / QA Engineer with 10+ years of experience in manual testing, QA automation, security testing, penetration testing support, and overall product quality assurance across web, mobile, SaaS, fintech, healthcare, cybersecurity, AI/ML, and enterprise platforms.
I help teams test faster, release with confidence, automate repetitive testing processes, and catch critical bugs, security risks, and performance issues before they reach real users.
My work combines a strong QA mindset with practical Automation, Playwright expertise, API testing experience, and a security-focused approach. I donโt just click through screens and report obvious issues โ I analyze how the product behaves, how the system is built, where integrations may fail, and where vulnerabilities may hide.
โ Tools and Libraries
โ QA Automation: Playwright, Cypress, Selenium, Appium
โ API Testing: Postman, REST Assured, Supertest
โ Security Testing: OWASP ZAP, Burp Suite, DevTools, custom scripts
โ Performance Testing: JMeter, LoadRunner
โ CI/CD Integration: GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD, Jenkins
โ Bug Tracking & Test Management: TestRail, Zephyr, Jira, Trello, TestomatIO
โ Reporting: Allure, Mochawesome
โ Accessibility Testing: axe-core, Lighthouse, manual accessibility review
โ Version Control: Git, GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket
โ Certifications and Experience
๐ ISTQB Certified QA Tester โ strong foundation in QA methodologies, structured test design, test planning, test execution, and quality processes.
๐ Security-Focused QA Experience โ practical experience with security QA testing, penetration testing support, vulnerability validation, OWASP-based checks, and secure product delivery.
๐ Domain Experience โ Fintech, Cybersecurity, Healthcare, Marketing, Construction, Telecommunications, Real Estate, AI/ML, Logistics, E-commerce, SaaS, and 20+ other industries.
๐ QA Leadership โ mentoring junior testers, building QA automation workflows, improving test strategies, preparing detailed test plans, and setting up scalable QA processes for complex products.
๐ Automation Expertise โ hands-on experience building automation frameworks, especially with Playwright, Cypress, Selenium, and Appium, to support fast and stable product releases.
โ What Iโve Been Responsible For as a QA Tester / QA Engineer
โข Manual QA Tester: validating product flows, business logic, UI behavior, and edge cases
โข Automation Tester: building stable and maintainable automation frameworks
โข Playwright Automation Engineer: creating end-to-end test suites and cross-browser automation
โข API QA Tester: validating endpoints, integrations, authentication, and secure data flow
โข Security Engineer: identifying risks, testing access control, and supporting safer releases
โข Penetration Tester: checking web applications for common vulnerabilities and security gaps
โข Cross-Browser QA Tester: ensuring smooth behavior across browsers, devices, and screen sizes
โข Accessibility QA Tester: using manual checks and tools like axe-core to support compliance
โข Mobile QA Tester: full-cycle mobile app test coverage for iOS and Android
โข Regression QA Tester: protecting existing functionality during new releases
โข Performance QA Tester: checking speed, load handling, and system stability
โ How I Can Help Your Team
I can help you:
โข Find critical bugs before your users do
โข Set up QA automation from scratch
โข Improve existing Playwright, Cypress, or Selenium tests
โข Create regression test coverage for fast-moving products
โข Validate APIs, integrations, and backend logic
โข Support security testing and penetration testing efforts
โข Improve release quality and reduce production issues
โข Build clear QA documentation and test plans
โข Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines
โข Make your product more stable, secure, and user-friendly
Whether you need a QA Tester, QA Engineer, Automation Tester, Playwright expert, Security Engineer, or Penetration Tester, I can step in and help your team ship with more confidence.
Letโs connect and discuss how I can help improve your product quality, QA and automation coverage, and security testing process.
Software Testing
Testing
Software QA
Test Results & Analysis
Alpha Testing
Beta Testing
Functional Testing
API Testing
QA Engineering
Bug Tracking & Reports
Automated Testing
Mobile App Testing
Test Case Design
User Acceptance Testing
Game Testing
Usability Testing
Jira
Quality Assurance
Manual Testing
Web Testing
Danil K.
Kharkiv, Ukraine
$35/hr
4.1
17 jobs
๐ Transforming QA from a Bottleneck into a Business Advantage
As a detail-oriented QA Engineer, I help B2B SaaS, complex fintech platforms, and fast-moving mobile startups accelerate their delivery cycles without ever sacrificing quality. By taking absolute end-to-end ownership of the testing process, I minimize post-release business risks, prevent revenue-impacting bugs, and ensure your software ships quickly as a stable, production-ready product.
I understand that in Agile environments, speed is just as important as stability. My goal is to catch critical issues before they reach your customers, protecting your brand reputation and saving development time.
๐ Comprehensive Quality Assurance: Manual & Automated
With over 5,000 hours of Software Testing experience across 30+ platforms, I operate effectively as both a meticulous manual QA Tester and a highly technical QA Automation specialist. I donโt just check if a feature works on the sunny-day paths; I simulate complex user flows, dig into unintuitive areas, and rigorously validate edge cases to ensure your system doesn't break under real-world pressure.
Whether Iโm stepping in as an exploratory Tester or a strategic Automation Engineer, my approach guarantees a high-quality bar. I bridge the gap between user expectations and technical execution, providing a safety net for your engineering team.
My Core Testing Methodologies:
๐งช Functional & Exploratory Testing: Navigating the app like a real user to uncover non-obvious logical errors and UX friction points.
๐ Thorough Regression Testing: Ensuring that new code merges never break existing, legacy functionality. Every Test phase I run is structured and methodical.
โ๏ธ API Validation: Going beyond the UI. I inspect network requests, validate JSON responses, and ensure flawless backend-to-frontend data integrity using tools like Postman and Chrome DevTools.
๐ฑ Mobile Device Testing: Validating responsive design, cross-platform UI consistency, network interruptions, and memory scenarios on actual iOS and Android devices.
๐ ๏ธ Technical Stack & Frameworks
To provide maximum test coverage and efficiency, I build custom solutions and adapt quickly to your existing CI/CD pipelines.
UI & E2E Automation: I write robust custom scripts in Python and JavaScript (using Selenium WebDriver, Pytest) and am highly adaptable to modern testing frameworks like Cypress and Playwright.
Performance & Load: Using tools like Locust to stress-test your system, identify memory leaks, and verify infrastructure health under high concurrent loads.
API Testing: Advanced Postman collections, REST/GraphQL validation, and deep log inspection.
Management & Tracking: Mastery of Jira, Confluence, TestRail, and Hiptest for maintaining comprehensive test documentation.
๐ Proven Track Record & Project Ownership
I've led QA teams of 4โ8 specialists and managed the full quality lifecycle for highly demanding applications, from MVPs to high-load enterprise platforms:
โ๏ธ SaaS & Enterprise B2B: Acted as the lead QA and Automation Tester, building automated pipelines from the ground up. I verified complex business logic, role-based access controls, and data processing for logistics platforms and real estate CRMs.
๐ Fintech & Trading: Handled full-cycle quality assurance for a high-stakes trading platform. I designed and executed complex test scenarios where accuracy and system reliability were non-negotiable.
๐ฑ Native & Cross-Platform Mobile: Executed deep mobile app testing across iOS (Swift/TestFlight) and Android. I handled everything from API integrations and rapid user interactions to validating core posting flows and location-based features.
๐ฅ Compliance & Healthcare: Performed detailed API and performance testing in a regulated environment where precision and clear documentation are mandatory.
๐ค Seamless Workflow & Clear Communication
I'm a strong believer that QA is a communication role as much as a technical one. I don't just wait for instructions โ I act proactively.
๐ Actionable Bug Reports: I log defects directly in Jira with absolute clarity. My reports always include expected vs. actual results, severity ratings (Critical, Major, Minor), environment details, and exact, reproducible steps so your dev team doesn't have to guess or ask follow-up questions.
๐ฃ๏ธ Clear Communication: I collaborate closely with developers, product managers, and designers using clear written English to resolve ambiguities early in the sprint.
โ๏ธ Continuous Integration: I integrate a continuous feedback loop directly into your agile workflow to ensure stable mobile and web releases.
If you're looking for a proactive professional who can hit the ground running, take ownership of your quality standards, and deliver bulletproof results, I'm ready to join your team. Let's connect and build something exceptional together!
Software Testing
Software QA
Manual Testing
Functional Testing
Web Testing
QA Engineering
Mobile App Testing
API Testing
Usability Testing
Regression Testing
Quality Assurance
Automated Testing
Performance Testing
Game Testing
Selenium WebDriver
Test Case Design
Bug Reports
Bug Tracking & Reports
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End-to-End Testing
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