The Best Freelance Software Testers to Hire in 2025

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The Architect
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Anonymous
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Quality Assurance Engineer
EMEA
Location
$85,000
Salary
$41/hr
Hourly Rate
92%
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Passionate about user experience and usability testing. Skilled in both manual and automated testing techniques.
User Authentication
The Extractor
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Anonymous
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Software Testing Specialist
AMER
Location
$110,000
Salary
$53/hr
Hourly Rate
95%
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Expert in automated testing frameworks and integration testing. Experienced in collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure software quality.
RESTful APIs
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The Extractor
Software Testing Specialist
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Anonymous
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Public
AMER
Location
$110,000
Salary
$53/hr
Hourly Rate
95%
Approval Rating
Expert in automated testing frameworks and integration testing. Experienced in collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure software quality.
Featured Skills
RESTful APIs
The Architect
Quality Assurance Engineer
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Anonymous
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Public
EMEA
Location
$85,000
Salary
$41/hr
Hourly Rate
92%
Approval Rating
Passionate about user experience and usability testing. Skilled in both manual and automated testing techniques.
Featured Skills
User Authentication
The Point Man
Software Quality Analyst
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Anonymous
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EMEA
Location
$90,000
Salary
$43/hr
Hourly Rate
94%
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Talented in developing test plans and conducting unit testing. A strong advocate for software quality throughout the development process.
Featured Skills
Web Server Configuration
The Chemist
Application Tester
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Anonymous
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APAC
Location
$75,000
Salary
$36/hr
Hourly Rate
87%
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Experience in testing web and mobile applications. Dedicated to continuous learning and adapting to evolving testing practices.
Featured Skills
Cloud Deployment
The Heir
Quality Control Engineer
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Anonymous
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EMEA
Location
$80,000
Salary
$38/hr
Hourly Rate
88%
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A detail-oriented engineer with a knack for finding defects. Familiar with both agile and traditional testing processes.
Featured Skills
JavaScript
The Forger
Test Automation Engineer
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Anonymous
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AMER
Location
$115,000
Salary
$55/hr
Hourly Rate
90%
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Expert in creating automated test scripts for diverse platforms. Adept at performance and load testing to enhance software efficiency.
Featured Skills
HTML
The Patron
Senior Software Tester
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Anonymous
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Public
APAC
Location
$100,000
Salary
$48/hr
Hourly Rate
93%
Approval Rating
Extensive experience in testing methodologies and bug tracking. Focused on ensuring software delivers optimal user experience.
Featured Skills
CSS
The Negative Projection
Software Testing Consultant
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Anonymous
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Public
AMER
Location
$135,000
Salary
$65/hr
Hourly Rate
96%
Approval Rating
Specializes in consulting for enterprise software testing projects. Provides strategic insights to improve software delivery timelines.
Featured Skills
CI/CD Pipelines
The Projection
Lead Software Tester
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Anonymous
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APAC
Location
$125,000
Salary
$60/hr
Hourly Rate
89%
Approval Rating
Proficient in performance testing and regression testing. Leads teams in developing quality testing strategies for complex applications.
Featured Skills
Database Optimization
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<h3 class="uui-heading-subheading">Test Planning</h3><div class="jtbd-card"><div class="jtbd-card-single">Developing comprehensive test plans outlining scope and objectives.</div><div class="jtbd-card-single">Identifying test cases based on requirements and user stories.</div><div class="jtbd-card-single">Creating risk assessments to prioritize testing efforts.</div><div class="jtbd-card-single">Establishing test environments and configurations.</div></div><h3 class="uui-heading-subheading">Test Execution</h3><div class="jtbd-card"><div class="jtbd-card-single">Performing manual testing on web and mobile applications.</div><div class="jtbd-card-single">Executing automated test scripts using test frameworks.</div><div class="jtbd-card-single">Conducting regression testing after each software release.</div><div class="jtbd-card-single">Collecting test results and logging defects in tracking tools.</div></div><h3 class="uui-heading-subheading">Test Automation</h3><div class="jtbd-card"><div class="jtbd-card-single">Designing automation frameworks suited for specific projects.</div><div class="jtbd-card-single">Writing, maintaining, and optimizing automated test scripts.</div><div class="jtbd-card-single">Integrating tests with CI/CD pipelines for continuous testing.</div><div class="jtbd-card-single">Reviewing and updating automation tests regularly based on changes.</div></div><h3 class="uui-heading-subheading">Test Reporting</h3><div class="jtbd-card"><div class="jtbd-card-single">Creating detailed test summary reports for stakeholders.</div><div class="jtbd-card-single">Presenting findings and defect metrics to development teams.</div><div class="jtbd-card-single">Facilitating post-mortem reviews to improve testing processes.</div><div class="jtbd-card-single">Documenting lessons learned and best practices for future projects.</div></div>

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