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Lena Schneider
Lead QA Manual Test Engineer
ai_summary6 yrs shipping production-grade qa manual test engineer work. Strong on Exploratory testing & Test case design.
6+
Years
€78k
Expects
<2h
Response
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3
Markets
UK · DE · US
24h
First shortlist
from kick-off call
14–21
Days to hire
median across roles
Tailored
Typical mid pay (UK)
Why Haystack
The fastest way to hire qa manual test engineers without the agency tax.
Manual and exploratory testers catch the issues automation never will - bringing user empathy, deep product knowledge and rigorous thinking.
Haystack matches you with manual testers across web, mobile, regulated and consumer products.
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QA Manual Test Engineers ready to interview
A sample of qa manual test engineers currently active on Haystack. Sign in to browse full profiles, see expected salaries, and start a conversation.
Marcus Johnson
Lead QA Manual Test Engineer
11+
Years
$230k
Expects
<2h
Response
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Amelia Hughes
Staff QA Manual Test Engineer
7+
Years
£82k
Expects
<2h
Response
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Jordan Okafor
Lead QA Manual Test Engineer
5+
Years
£68k
Expects
<2h
Response
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Priya Shah
Lead QA Manual Test Engineer
9+
Years
£95k
Expects
<2h
Response
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Liam Walker
Senior QA Manual Test Engineer
4+
Years
£60k
Expects
<2h
Response
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View profileLena Schneider
Lead QA Manual Test Engineer
6+
Years
€78k
Expects
<2h
Response
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Core stack
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- 04
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- 05
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Day 14–21Structured ramp template so your new hire ships in week one.
92%
Offer acceptance
Because every candidate has already aligned on level, comp and working pattern before you meet, qa manual test engineer offers via Haystack are accepted 92% of the time.
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"I'm really impressed with the candidates that I'm finding on Haystack, I'm looking at them and thinking, 'wow, this looks like a great engineer'. We made multiple hires in our first year. It's been a really nice way to hire tech talent, with a very unique approach."
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