How to hire a quality assurance developer

How to hire a quality assurance developer, step by step

Here's a step-by-step quality assurance developer hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a quality assurance developer job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new quality assurance developer
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your quality assurance developer job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a quality assurance developer for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   Hiring the perfect quality assurance developer also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   The following list breaks down different types of quality assurance developers and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Quality Assurance Developer	Description	Hourly rate
   Quality Assurance Developer		$32-58
   Developer Analyst	A developer analyst is a professional who is responsible for building application requirements and develops database solutions that allow operational efficiency and user-friendly tools. Developer analysts are required to develop a detailed definition of business solutions that can include database design, data flow, and transaction processing requirements... Show more	$30-54
   Quality Analyst	Pumpers are individuals who take responsibility for setting the pumping system controls for product maximization. Their job requires them to set density, concentration, rate, and pressure... Show more	$26-44

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Python
   • QA
   • Java
   • QC
   • Test Cases
   • C++
   • C #
   • Jira
   • API
   • Scrum
   • Test Scripts
   • Regression
   • JavaScript
   • GIT

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage the project through all phases of SDLC.
   • Provide overarching strategic recommendations for productivity improvements and achieve QMS - ISO certification.
   • Involve in code analysis and developing API.
   • Ensure the team follows all scrum rituals religiously.
   • Design and implement HTML reports for quality assurance.
   • Perform UI, functional and database white box testing

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in the quality assurance developer job description is a good way to get more applicants. A quality assurance developer salary can be affected by several factors, such as the location of the job, the level of experience, education, certifications, and the employer's prestige.

   For example, the average salary for a quality assurance developer in Nebraska may be lower than in California, and an entry-level engineer typically earns less than a senior-level quality assurance developer. Additionally, a quality assurance developer with lots of experience in the field may command a higher salary as a result.

   Average quality assurance developer salary

   $91,359yearly

   $43.92 hourly rate

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   Entry-level quality assurance developer salary

   $68,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 15, 2025

   Average quality assurance developer salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$112,578	$54
   2	Washington	$102,779	$49
   3	Delaware	$98,165	$47
   4	New York	$96,993	$47
   5	New Jersey	$94,090	$45
   6	Massachusetts	$92,478	$44
   7	Virginia	$92,043	$44
   8	Rhode Island	$91,256	$44
   9	Ohio	$89,191	$43
   10	Nevada	$88,999	$43
   11	Arizona	$88,383	$42
   12	Texas	$87,650	$42
   13	Georgia	$85,530	$41
   14	North Carolina	$84,262	$41
   15	Utah	$83,443	$40
   16	Pennsylvania	$82,621	$40
   17	Illinois	$81,525	$39
   18	Florida	$78,366	$38
   19	Arkansas	$78,095	$38
   20	Minnesota	$76,166	$37

   Average quality assurance developer salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	NVIDIA	$130,395	$62.69	47
   2	Barclays	$121,739	$58.53	2
   3	Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group	$121,186	$58.26
   4	JPMorgan Chase & Co.	$120,579	$57.97	144
   5	Bloomberg	$120,515	$57.94	19
   6	Eli Lilly and Company	$117,582	$56.53	47
   7	Tradeweb	$115,833	$55.69	4
   8	Ubiquiti	$115,731	$55.64
   9	Walmart	$114,653	$55.12	55
   10	E*TRADE	$111,116	$53.42
   11	Two Sigma	$108,012	$51.93
   12	Tri-State Employer Services	$107,637	$51.75
   13	The Home Depot	$105,613	$50.78	7
   14	HdL Companies	$104,090	$50.04
   15	Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company of Idaho	$103,158	$49.60
   16	ncl	$103,063	$49.55
   17	Riot Games	$99,722	$47.94	2
   18	Randstad North America, Inc.	$99,609	$47.89	71
   19	Populus Group	$99,440	$47.81
   20	Abacus Technical Services	$99,273	$47.73

4. Writing a quality assurance developer job description

   A quality assurance developer job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of a quality assurance developer job description:

   Quality assurance developer job description example

   The Quality Assurance Team at Exiger is looking for an experienced, easy going and energetic QA professional. The candidates will demonstrate a solid understanding of QA practices, and are interested in working on exciting projects in a fast-paced and casual environment, which values communication and contribution by all team members. They will be self-motivated and capable of working independently, as well as in a team setting.
   
   Reporting to the QA manager, the Quality Assurance Automation Developer will be involved in all software quality assurance activities for their assigned projects. This professional is expected to drive product quality improvements, participate in discussions regarding the requirements and design of new features, as well as improvement of existing functionality. The Quality Assurance Automation Developer will be responsible for functional test design, planning, creation and execution of automated and manual test cases.
   Key Responsibilities
   Review story requirements and participate in requirement discussions. Set up test data and environments to achieve solid and reliable test coverage. Modify and enhance existing QA tools written in Java/JavaScript to perform successful testing. Design, develop and maintain a Cypress based test framework for GUI. Work closely with Product and Development teams to resolve system and product issues. Work directly with the NLP team providing testing support on algorithms and discuss results to determine and prioritize further enhancements. Follow Agile principles and work independently without direct input or oversight. Work closely with developers, IT Ops engineers in the CI/CD pipeline.
   
   Professional Experience Required
   Bachelors' degree in a computer science or equivalent practical experience. Hands on experience with Java, JavaScript, SQL and Shell. Ability to program in Java and Java Script (write, read, understand, debug, fix and improve code) Experience in testing Angular JS applications. Preferably using Cypress. Experience in Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud computing Strong analytical skills Self-manager with the ability to perform well under little supervision Quick learner of new concepts and technologies Critical thinking skills, with the ability to organize and articulate effective problem solving solutions. Good oral and written communication skills Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience Comfortable working in a fast paced, highly collaborative, dynamic work environment Experience in Agile environments Understanding of Big Data, machine learning, NLP, and data analysis
   You'll be joining a distributed team of experienced software professionals with a wide range of specialties and interests. We make use of big data and natural language processing technologies as well as dealing with day-to-day application development and scaling issues. We utilize agile methodologies, iterate quickly to find solutions, and work together to ensure that the system evolves in a maintainable and performant fashion.
   
   We're committed to ensuring a strong work/life balance for our staff and offer a casual office environment with an open work space focused on learning. We encourage our development staff to tailor their development environment and hardware to meet their own preferences.
   
   Exiger is revolutionizing the way corporations, government agencies and banks manage risk and compliance with a combination of technology-enabled and SaaS solutions. In recognition of the growing volume and complexity of data and regulation, Exiger is committed to creating a more sustainable risk and compliance environment through its holistic and innovative approach to problem solving. Exiger's mission to make the world a safer place to do business drives its award-winning AI technology platform, DDIQ, built to anticipate the market's most pressing needs related to evolving ESG, cyber, financial crime, third-party and supply chain risk. Exiger has won 30+ AI, RegTech and Supply Chain partner awards.
   
   Exiger's core values are courage, excellence, expertise, innovation, integrity, teamwork and trust.
   
   All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find quality assurance developers for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   To find quality assurance developer candidates, you can consider the following options:

   • Post your job opening on Zippia or other job search websites.
   • Use niche websites that focus on engineering and technology jobs, such as dice, engineering.com, stack overflow, it job pro.
   • Post your job on free job posting websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit quality assurance developers, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   Sometimes, it's not enough to interview quality assurance developer candidates, so you can ask them to do a test project. If you are not a technical person and don't know what a test project should be, you can use these websites:

   • TestDome
   • CodeSignal
   • Testlify
   • BarRaiser
   • Coderbyte

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new quality assurance developer

   Once you have selected a candidate for the quality assurance developer position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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