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  • $45 hourly
    • 5.0/5
    • (5 jobs)
    Proactive problem solver with a diverse background in CMS, UI/UX/Web design, QA, and web publishing in the finance industry, healthcare, technology, and non-profit. Dedicated expert in maintaining, supporting, enhancing, and testing the front-end of content-intensive websites in a fast-paced environment.
    Featured Skill Software QA Testing
    User Experience Design
    Content Management System
    HTML
    Adobe InDesign
    Google Docs
    Adobe Photoshop
    Software QA
    Google Analytics
    Amazon Web Services
    Search Engine Optimization
  • $24 hourly
    • 5.0/5
    • (19 jobs)
    Junior QA Software Tester Junior Software Tester with strong attention to details, ready to improve on my entry level knowledge with great potential for expanding experience. Meeting new challenges and provide best service is my top priority. 13+ years sharpening skills on small details within costumer service selfjob experience brought my attention to polishing every corner for best performance on the front end - a useful skill greatly needed in QA testing environment and provides me with confidence and assurance on my new job challenges.
    Featured Skill Software QA Testing
    React
    JavaScript
    API Testing
    Selenium WebDriver
    Appium
    Java
    Jenkins
    Mobile App Testing
    Postman
    Charles Proxy
    Software QA
    SQL
    Jira
  • $10 hourly
    • 5.0/5
    • (3 jobs)
    Seasoned Quality Assurance (QA) professional with over 7 years of expertise specializing in backend, API, and Accessibility testing. A meticulous tester is known for the ability to work independently and collaboratively, possessing a relentless mentality for breaking software. Proven track record in delivering projects on time, consistently adding substantial return on investment (ROI) for the companies I've served. Key Strengths: Backend and API Testing: Extensive experience in backend testing, ensuring the robustness and reliability of server-side functionalities. Proficient in API testing, with a focus on thorough validation of endpoints, performance, and security aspects. Accessibility Champion: Specialized in Accessibility testing to ensure inclusivity and compliance with industry standards such as WCAG. Advocated for a user-centric approach, enhancing software usability for individuals with diverse abilities. Independent and Collaborative Work: Possess the flexibility to work independently, driving testing initiatives with autonomy. Collaborative team player, adept at seamlessly integrating with cross-functional teams to achieve common goals. Software Breaker Mentality: Equipped with a mindset geared towards identifying vulnerabilities and breaking software to uncover potential issues before end-users do. Conducted thorough exploratory testing to discover hidden defects and enhance overall product quality. Time Management Excellence: Demonstrated exceptional time management skills, consistently delivering projects on or ahead of schedule. Efficiently organized and executed test plans, ensuring optimal resource utilization and meeting project deadlines. Automation Proficiency: Implemented and leveraged automation frameworks, including Selenium and Postman, to expedite repetitive testing tasks. Automated backend processes and API interactions, contributing to efficient testing cycles. Results-Driven Approach: Focused on delivering tangible results and driving continuous improvement in QA processes. Strived for excellence in test execution, reducing time-to-market and elevating overall software quality. Professional Attributes: Proactive Problem Solver: Known for a proactive approach to problem-solving, identifying issues early in the development lifecycle. Analytical mindset to troubleshoot and resolve challenges effectively. Seeking Opportunities to: Apply my extensive QA experience to contribute to challenging projects, bringing a unique blend of technical expertise and strategic thinking. Interested in roles that allow for a dynamic balance between independent work and collaborative team efforts. Committed to maintaining a focus on time management and delivering projects that bring measurable value to the organization. Open to new opportunities that align with my passion for breaking software and ensuring the highest standards of quality in every testing endeavor. Let's collaborate to elevate your software testing processes and exceed user expectations.
    Featured Skill Software QA Testing
    Amazon Web Services
    Amazon EC2
    Agile Software Development
    Testing
    Software QA
    Software Testing
    Agile Project Management
    Test Development
    API
    Static Testing
    Web Testing
    Beta Testing
    User Acceptance Testing
    Alpha Testing
    Test Results & Analysis
  • $25 hourly
    • 5.0/5
    • (7 jobs)
    My goal is to help you deliver a high-quality, reliable product by identifying and resolving issues before they reach end users. Whether working independently or within a team, I’m committed to precision and efficiency in testing. With extensive experience in software testing, I specialize in ensuring the quality and performance of Web and Mobile applications. My expertise includes: * Testing Expertise: Manual Testing, Functional, Regression, Smoke, Sanity, Cross-Browser, Cross-Platform, API Testing, Database Validation * Methodologies: Agile, Scrum – Deep understanding of SDLC & STLC * QA Documentation: Writing comprehensive test plans, test cases, and detailed bug reports SKILLS AND EXPERTISE: * Operating Systems: Windows, macOS * Mobile OS: Android, iOS * Browsers: Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge * Mobile Testing Tools: BrowserStack, TestFlight, Android Studio * Databases: MySQL * API Testing: Postman * Version Control: Git, GitHub * Project Management: Jira, Trello, Zephyr, TestRail * Other Tools: Chrome DevTools, JMeter
    Featured Skill Software QA Testing
    API Testing
    Cross-Browser Testing
    Software QA
    Black Box Testing
    Manual Testing
    Component Testing
    Usability Testing
    End-to-End Testing
    Sanity Testing
    Regression Testing
    Functional Testing
    Smoke Testing
    Bug Tracking & Reports
    SQL
    Android Studio
  • $45 hourly
    • 4.7/5
    • (14 jobs)
    I am a Manual QA Engineer with more than 8 years of experience in Quality Assurance. I strive for results and make sure that my work is well done. ⭐️ Quality is my passion. That is why I love doing QA. I love to see a better and improved product; I am part of⭐️. ⭐️ Why QA is important? Having a product made doesn't mean that it is ready to be delivered to the end-user. Poor product quality can cost lots of money and losing trust. You do not want that! ✔️ have a keen eye for improving the software product and I am very detailed about any little discrepancies. I use my creative skills to figure out all the scenarios and find interesting edge cases. ✔️ I am passionate about quality and work towards the best results. I am never afraid to ask questions and suggest ideas for improvements. ✔️ I am here to help you to meet your client's demands and expectations and deliver the best ever product to the world. From a brief look at your website or application, I can simply tell you what is wrong with the product, if there are current UI or functional problems, and what areas need to be improved and tested. ⭐️ How do I test the application? I think like an end-user which helps me very easily and quickly pinpoint weak spots of the product, find bugs and areas to improve. My services include: ✅ Website and Web Application Testing, WordPress, Shopify eCommerce, Saas applications, etc. ✅ Mobile App Testing (Android) ✅ API Testing with Postman ✅ Test cases design ✅ Features/Detailed product feedback ✅ Creating the best QA strategies and processes from scratch My time is flexible and the response rate is 100%. Looking forward to work with you!
    Featured Skill Software QA Testing
    QA Engineering
    QA Management
    Software QA
    Web Application
    Testing
    Cross-Browser Testing
    Bug Reports
    Test Case Design
    Annotated Screenshot
    Manual Testing
    Mobile App Testing
    Jira
    Regression Testing
    Usability Testing
    Functional Testing
  • $30 hourly
    • 0.0/5
    • (0 jobs)
    I am a highly motivated, hard- working professional looking for a freelance job in a Software QA field. -Extensive knowledge of testing web and mobile applications -Experienced at performing functional, UI, smoke and regression testing within rapidly evolving requirements -Enjoy learning new technologies and challenging concepts in stages of SDLC -Highly organized, great at multi-tasking and timeline driven -Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills -Track record of fast promotion and job scope expansion resulting from exceptional leadership, fast learning, clear understanding of the process and ability to adapt to changes KNOWLEDGE/Technical Skills Platforms: Mac OS X, Windows, iOS, Android OS, Linux Browsers: Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge, Opera Web Testing: Chrome Dev Tools Mobile Testing: Android Studio, XCode, ADB, BrowserStack Test Management: Jira, Test Rail API Testing: Postman, REST API, Charles Proxy Database: MySQL
    Featured Skill Software QA Testing
    Android Studio
    Slack
    Testing
    Linux
    Software Testing
    Software QA
    TestRail
    BrowserStack
    Manual Testing
    Jira
    Postman
  • $15 hourly
    • 5.0/5
    • (2 jobs)
    I hope to effectively apply my leadership and problem solving skills in building useful software that contributes to the overall well-being of an organization. With my experience coding automated Java Selenium-based tests, and running both automated and manual tests in web applications, I believe that I can bring a solid understanding of web application roadmaps and QA analysis, and apply my existing knowledge to development.
    Featured Skill Software QA Testing
    Machine Learning
    QA Automation
    Jira
    Software
    Quality Assurance
    Software QA
    Testing
    Software Testing
  • $34 hourly
    • 0.0/5
    • (0 jobs)
    -4 plus years of automation and manual testing experience using C#, Python, and JAVA with Selenium. -For three and a half years I trained QA Engineers in Manual testing techniques, writing test cases, software product and automation. -Independently responsible for designing and maintaining test cases (for both manual and automation), test plans , defects, bugs, regression and smoke tests for new and pre-existing functionality. -Exceptional written and oral communication skills from 12 years as a Math and Science higher education instructor. -Independent worker, responsible for exploratory testing on undocumented, unknown product. Created documentation from this product explaining its functionality that I discovered and how to operate/setup the product to stakeholders and customers. -Independently learned QA software for one- and one-half years during the pandemic. Created my automation and manual testing portfolio/repositorie
    Featured Skill Software QA Testing
    SQL
    Selenium WebDriver
    Selenium
    Git
    Jira
    Agile Software Development
    Java
    Python
    C#
    Scripting
    Software QA
    Quality Assurance
    Beta Testing
    Alpha Testing
  • $45 hourly
    • 0.0/5
    • (0 jobs)
    Experienced Sr. QA Analyst with expertise in agile SDLC, automation strategy, and manual testing across mobile, payments, and SaaS. Proven success in cross-functional collaboration, ensuring system reliability, and driving quality at a Unicorn startup through all funding stages.
    Featured Skill Software QA Testing
    Atlassian Confluence
    Training
    Leadership Skills
    Exploratory Testing
    Functional Testing
    User Acceptance Testing
    Regression Testing
    Cucumber
    Manual Testing
    API Testing
    Agile Software Development
    Jira
    Test Results & Analysis
    Software QA
    Quality Assurance
  • $20 hourly
    • 0.0/5
    • (0 jobs)
    Over the past 10+ years, I have developed my skills as a Technology Support Guru and as a Web and Mobile Tester, Securing and Encrypting data, and Scheduling and Calendar Management. I hold a Bachelors of Science Degree from DePaul University in Information Technology. I have Extensive experience in all Microsoft application products, laptop and desktop imaging/deployment, Active Directory, & creating Manual Test Cases. I enjoy working with people and making my customers happy and solving their issues. It gives me great satisfaction to watch a business improve and grow. I WORK ON EITHER A FIXED RATE OR HOURLY RATE and I can be reached through chat and Email. My Philosophy of providing great IT Support to customers: 1. Listen & Learn 2. Engaged 3. Ask the right questions and use non technical language 4. Being Flexible 5. Being Polite, Friendly and Professional I provide support to customers via Email, Phone, Live chat, Teleconference Support, remote support. (Windows, Apple iOS & OSX, Android) Support ticket systems: -ZenDesk -Dell Kace -Parature -ServiceNow Remote Support: -GoToAssist -Bomgar Teleconference: -WebEx -Bluejeans -Adobe Connect -GoToWebinar Currently Learning/Working On: -Getting as many as of CompTIA Certifications.
    Featured Skill Software QA Testing
    Customer Service
    Helpdesk
    Software QA
    Mac OS X Administration
    Technical Support
    Windows 8 Administration
    Windows 7 Administration
    Windows 10 Administration
    Virtualization
  • $15 hourly
    • 5.0/5
    • (2 jobs)
    Self-motivated and goal-oriented Software QA Engineer experienced in both manual and automation testing. Proficient in Quality Assurance Methodologies, Software Testing Techniques, and Tools, specializing in web-based software products. Skillset: ● Programming Languages and Technologies: Cypress, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, MySQL ● API: Postman, Swagger ● Tools: Jira, Trello
    Featured Skill Software QA Testing
    Quality Assurance
    QA Engineering
    Test Case Design
    GUI Testing
    Usability Testing
    QA Software & Testing Tools
    Software Testing
    Regression Testing
    API Testing
    Web Testing
    Cypress
    JavaScript
    Manual Testing
    Software QA
    Functional Testing
  • $30 hourly
    • 0.0/5
    • (0 jobs)
    Innovative and results-driven Senior Software Engineer with 3 years of hands-on experience in designing, developing, and maintaining robust, scalable software solutions. Proficient in Java, Kotlin, and Spring Boot, with a strong background in event-based architecture and database technologies such as Azure SQL and CosmosDB. Experience in Agile development methodologies and cloud architecture. Adept at writing custom code, performing destructive testing, and creating comprehensive monitoring dashboards. Known for excellent collaboration, continuous learning, and effective communication across cross-functional teams.
    Featured Skill Software QA Testing
    Software QA
    Software Testing
    Web Application
  • $15 hourly
    • 0.0/5
    • (0 jobs)
    I'm a graduate student experienced in building Springboot website and software testing. - Knows HTML, CSS, Javascript, Springboot, Spring Microservices, and Software Testing - Full project management from start to finish - Completely clear to user requirement is very important to me, so let's discuss and confirm details
    Featured Skill Software QA Testing
    Software QA
    Web Development
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