Why do you need a QA engineer on your team?

QA (Quality Assurance) engineers are an essential part of any software development team. They are responsible for ensuring that the software product meets the desired quality standards and is free from any defects or bugs that could affect the user experience.

Here are some reasons why having a QA engineer is important:

• Ensuring Quality: The primary responsibility of a QA engineer is to ensure that the software product meets the desired quality standards. They perform various tests and checks to ensure that the software functions as intended and meets the user’s needs.

• Bug Detection: QA engineers are skilled in identifying potential bugs and defects in the software. They use various tools and techniques to identify and report any issues they find, allowing the development team to address them before releasing the software to the end users.

• User Experience: The QA engineer’s ultimate goal is to ensure that the software product provides an excellent user experience. They identify and address any issues that could affect the user’s ability to use the software effectively.

• Cost Savings: Detecting and addressing bugs and defects early in the development cycle can save a significant amount of time and money. This is because it is easier and less costly to fix issues during the development phase than after the software has been released to the end users.

• Collaboration: The QA engineers work closely with the development team to ensure that the software product is developed according to the requirements and specifications. They provide valuable feedback and insights, enabling the development team to make informed decisions about the product’s development.

What are the signs that show you need to hire a QA tester? 

Here are some signs that your company may need a QA engineer: 

• You are experiencing frequent software bugs: If your software has many bugs, it may be an indication that your development team needs the support of a QA engineer to identify and resolve these issues before they reach the end users.

• You want to improve software quality: If you want to ensure that your software is of high quality, you need to implement a robust testing process, which can be performed by a QA engineer.

• You are planning to release a new software product: When launching a new software product, it is crucial to ensure that it is well-tested before its release. This can be achieved by having a QA engineer who can develop and execute a testing strategy.
• You want to increase customer satisfaction: If your customers are frequently encountering issues with your software, it can lead to dissatisfaction and loss of business. A QA engineer can help to prevent such issues by ensuring that the software is thoroughly tested.

• You want to save time and money: Fixing bugs after software release can be expensive and time-consuming. By having a QA engineer, you can identify and resolve issues early on in the development cycle, thus saving time and money in the long run.

To continue the subject, we asked our QA engineers why they think companies need a QA engineer in their team, so here’s what they said:

Alina

“Clients definitely need to have at least a QA engineer on their team. Why? The main reason is that developers focus mostly on developing the functionality for main scenarios, but then QA can check this properly and also think of more scenarios, negative ones, that are not less important. 

QA can also help to improve the stability of the system by doing sanity and regression manual tests, and also writing and maintaining automation ones. Clients will also save money because the earlier the bug is found lesser is its cost.”

Maxim

“It is desirable for the client to have a quality assurance specialist on their team to ensure that a quality product is brought to market. A quality assurance specialist can prevent defects in the final product before it reaches the hands of users and ensures that they are not disappointed with it.”