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Offload QA to Ship Faster

SoTalented Team

Feb 13, 2026

Short Description

Your developers are spending half their time testing instead of building. Learn how to add dedicated QA engineers who catch bugs before your customers do, so your team can ship faster.

Short Description

Your developers are spending half their time testing instead of building. Learn how to add dedicated QA engineers who catch bugs before your customers do, so your team can ship faster.

For Startups

The Situation

Your developers are doing double duty. They write the code, then they test the code. It's slowing everything down.

Every feature takes twice as long because your engineers are context-switching between building and testing. Bugs slip through anyway because nobody's really dedicated to finding them. And when something breaks in production, the same developers who shipped it have to stop everything to fix it.

You've thought about hiring QA, but it feels like a luxury. Your runway is tight. Your headcount is limited. And honestly, you're not even sure what a good QA process looks like at your stage.

Meanwhile, your release cycles keep getting longer. Your engineers are frustrated. And your customers are finding bugs that should have been caught internally.

How SoTalented Helps

We add dedicated QA engineers to your team who focus exclusively on quality. They work from a Grade A office, integrate with your development workflow, and catch issues before they reach production.

Your QA team learns your product inside and out. They don't just run test scripts. They think like users, anticipate edge cases, and work alongside your developers to build quality into every release.

Tasks They Handle

Your QA team takes ownership of the entire quality assurance process:

  • Manual testing and exploratory testing - Thorough testing that goes beyond happy paths. Finding the bugs your automated tests miss.

  • Test case development - Building comprehensive test suites that cover your product's functionality and grow with each release.

  • Automated test creation - Writing and maintaining automated tests that catch regressions and speed up your release cycle.

  • Bug documentation and tracking - Clear, reproducible bug reports with all the context your developers need to fix issues quickly.

  • Regression testing - Ensuring new features don't break existing functionality. Every release, every time.

  • Cross-browser and device testing - Making sure your product works everywhere your customers use it.

  • Performance and load testing - Identifying bottlenecks before they become production incidents.

Why SoTalented Is Different

When you compare us to other options, the difference is clear:

  • Pre-vetted for skills AND cultural fit - We find QA engineers who understand modern development workflows, not just checkbox testers. They integrate with your agile process from day one.

  • Works from Grade A office, not their bedroom - Professional infrastructure, reliable connectivity, and a dedicated workspace. Important when QA is a critical part of your release pipeline.

  • 30-day replacement guarantee - If it's not the right fit, we find you someone new at no extra cost. See our pricing page for details.

The Result

Startups who add QA through SoTalented typically see:

  • 2x faster release cycles - Developers build. QA tests. Everyone stays in their lane. Shipping accelerates.

  • 70% fewer production bugs - Catch issues before customers do. Better product, happier users, less firefighting.

  • Engineers focused on engineering - Your highest-paid team members should be building features, not running test scripts. Use our ROI Calculator to see the productivity gains.

Roles Involved

Depending on your testing needs, this use case may include:

  • QA Engineer

  • QA Lead

  • Automation Engineer

  • Performance Tester

Not sure what level of QA you need? Book a demo and we'll help you figure out the right setup for your team size and release cadence.

Pricing

Starting from $2,000/month per QA engineer, all-inclusive. Salary, benefits, equipment, office space, and management overhead covered. No hidden fees. See what's included for the complete breakdown.

Ready to Ship Faster Without Sacrificing Quality?

Stop making your developers do two jobs. Book a demo and we'll show you how dedicated QA can accelerate your entire development process.

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