Outsource QA Testers

What is a QA tester?

A Quality Assurance or QA tester is responsible for analysing and reviewing new software or existing programs for any defects. They run various tests to ensure that these applications meet all policies and guidelines as advised by a specific organisation and governing bodies before it is then approved to be marketed to consumers. Essentially, they ensure that products or services are ready for the end user; they are the “proofreaders” of an organisation’s consumer merchandise and goods.

QA tester duties and tasks can include:

Performing rigorous and repetitive testing on products until they meet the standards for launch into market
Recording defects and issues
Liaising with internal departments and R&D teams to resolve any reported faults by keeping accurate change logs for future reference
Assisting product developers during the design process to assess risks, operational use and resolve any pre-production implications prior to release.

These technical tasks are particularly well-suited to being outsourced as they are repetitive and rules-based, requiring a high level of attention to detail. Organisations free up their local tech teams time by sending specialist IT tasks to outsourced QA testers. This allows your onshore team to focus on higher value work that makes a real difference to your bottom line.

Quality assurance testers are constantly measuring, reporting and cross-checking previous findings on past tests before reaching a final, approved product verdict. To do this effectively, they need to be detail-oriented and have strong analytical skills to spot faults and defects. Strong decision making and good judgement skills provide the necessary expertise required to liaise with designers, engineers and other personnel to create applications that will meet consumer expectations.

Outsourcing services recruit QA testers the same way an internal, talent acquisition team would. Essentially, they ask the same questions to understand whether these offshore candidates would be able to provide the level of quality required by Australian organisations:

What experience and knowledge do you have in quality assurance or a similar role where you constantly check for defects and recommend solutions?
What are your problem-solving skills like and how do you use them to identify and resolve bugs in new systems?
How do you ensure excellent communication when speaking to design and development teams to prevent issues in upcoming applications?
What project management techniques do you use to ensure that all defects, reviews and tests are recorded efficiently?
Provide an example of how you showcased a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
What reporting systems are you familiar with?

In terms of qualifications, a higher education degree or certificate in computer information science or computer science is desirable. Further accreditations from professional QA associations or testing software manufacturing companies can ensure recognised experts. Outsourcing companies can help you find the right candidate to meet your organisation's tech support requirements by hiring these specialists who have an eye for perfection:

Whether you are looking to train a QA tester from the ground up and teach them your business's way of quality and compliance, or
Whether you are seeking expertise and an individual or team of QA testers with proven success in the tech industry.

Benefits of outsourcing QA testing services

Organisations are able to appreciate the added benefits that come from offshoring QA testing duties to the Philippines, including:

Reduced costs

Save up to 70% on employment costs.

Expert support

A reputable outsourced provider can help ensure your outsourced journey is optimised for success.

Improve staff satisfaction

Increase employee satisfaction and decrease staff attrition rates.

Business growth

Foster sustainable business longevity by reinvesting into the growth of your business.

Flexibility and availability

Help your business become more agile and flexible by opening up 24/7 availability.

Access a global talent pool

Give your business the ability to tap into a global talent pool to source candidates from anywhere in the world.

What are the costs associated with hiring an offshore QA testing specialist?

Outsourcing your QA testing services to the Philippines can represent significant cost savings of up to 70%. At Beepo, we offer a simple monthly fee to help you reduce your overheads and focus on growing your business. This monthly fee covers everything: including infrastructure, security, recruitment and training, management and staff benefits.

For more detailed information on costs, please arrange a business consultation so we can tailor a solution to your business needs.

How does hiring an outsourced QA tester work?

This first step is to find out if your business is offshore ready. If the answer is yes, here are the next steps:

Create a job description: to help us hire the right candidate for your role. We can also assist in this process to ensure we are finding the best talent in the current local market.
Source the right candidate: we source candidates across our database and the local market before presenting you with a shortlist of the most suitable candidates available.
Screen and interview: you screen, interview and select the candidate(s) you’d like to hire while we take care of the infrastructure set up to get them ready to work for your business. It’s usually around six to eight weeks to get your offshore staff up and running.
Onboard and train: your business, along with the operational assistance of our offshore management team, organise new staff onboarding and training, including the use of your systems, any relevant processes and workflows they may need and an overview of your company values and culture. This will help your new team member fit seamlessly into your organisation and assist in effective change management with your existing onshore team members.