Hire QA Engineers
Hire vetted QA engineers from Tirana for nearshore QA testing, as a dedicated team or staff augmentation. They write Cypress and Playwright suites, wire quality gates into CI/CD and catch regressions before your users do.
What QA engineers do
- Write and maintain end-to-end automated tests in Cypress and Playwright
- Design test plans, exploratory and regression suites for web and mobile
- Integrate automated quality gates into your CI/CD pipeline
- Run API testing, performance checks and cross-browser/device validation
- Triage, reproduce and document bugs with clear, reproducible reports
Why nearshore with Square
- Full CET overlap: QA in the same sprint as your developers, regressions caught the same day
- Fluent English and Italian; bug reports and reviews in your language
- Multi-stage vetting on real automation and test-design tasks before you interview
- Embedded in your sprint board and pipeline as a team member, not a separate test queue
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to hire a QA engineer?
It depends on seniority and on the mix of manual testing and automation you need. Rates run from EUR 35 to 55 per hour. We quote after a short call and bill monthly, with no recruiter fee or agency markup, typically well below a comparable Western European hire.
How fast can a QA engineer start?
We usually present a vetted shortlist within about a week, and the engineer joins your team in 2-3 weeks. If you need a specific automation framework or deep domain knowledge, matching can take a little longer; we tell you upfront.
Do you provide manual QA, automation, or both?
Both. Many engagements blend exploratory manual testing with automated end-to-end suites in Cypress or Playwright wired into CI. We match the profile to your stage: more manual early, shifting toward automation as your test pyramid matures.
What are the contract terms?
Engagements are monthly with a short notice period, as a dedicated engineer or staff augmentation. You own all test code, suites and reports: no lock-in, and the QA engineer works inside your sprint and pipeline.