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I'm looking for skilled software engineers to thoroughly test and identify weaknesses in my software engine before I take it to market. I need you to try and destroy my engine so I can rebuild it stronger. We need to focus on: - Security Testing: Identify vulnerabilities that could be exploited. - Performance Testing: Find bottlenecks that slow down the application. - Usability Testing: Uncover issues that hinder user experience. Ideal skills and experience: - Strong background in software testing. - Expertise in security, performance, and usability testing. - Experience with both manual and automated testing tools. - Ability to provide detailed reports on weaknesses and suggestions for improvements. Please provide examples of previous work in your bids.
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Hello!, This is James from Hollywood... I read your post carefully, and the real challenge here is not just “testing” but finding the weak points that can hurt reliability, usability, or performance before they become costly problems. I can help you do that in a structured way. My approach would be: 1. Review the product goals and critical user paths 2. Build a focused test plan covering functional, edge-case, UX, and regression risks 3. Run hands-on manual testing plus automation where it adds real value 4. Document every issue clearly with steps to reproduce, severity, screenshots, and practical fixes 5. Summarize the highest-risk gaps so you know what to prioritize first I’m very detail-oriented, and I don’t just “click around” for bugs. I look at how the software behaves under real usage, where users get confused, and where engineering risks hide. A few relevant examples of work: - A scheduling SaaS for a local service business - A customer portal for a logistics platform - A data-heavy internal dashboard for an e-commerce team - A workflow automation tool for an ops team A couple quick questions: 1. What’s the main goal of the testing: stability, security, UX, or finding hidden functional gaps? 2. Do you already have a staging environment and test accounts ready? 3. Should I deliver findings as a written report, Jira tickets, or both? If you want someone who will treat this seriously and give you a clean, usable testing outcome, I’d be glad to talk.
$2,200 USD in 7 days
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As an AI and automation expert with a strong background in software development, I am uniquely equipped to assist you in your software engine testing project. My extensive experience in transforming complex business challenges into scalable AI solutions aligns directly with the task at hand. In particular, my specialization in performance optimization and thorough documentation will ensure that I conduct exhaustive tests on both your engine's security, performance, and usability. Through leveraging automated testing tools and manual methods, I have consistently demonstrated an ability to identify even the most obscure weak points. For example, I built trading dashboards processing 50,000+ daily transactions that required real-time analytics; a MedTech AI diagnostic assistant that reduced analysis time by 65%. From my work within LegalTech in implementing systems cut legal research times from hours to minutes using RAG systems and my recent experience: building legal document analysis which significantly reduced review time; I'll bring robustness and thoroughness to this project. Choose me for my proven impact across multiple industries, my comprehensive approach to delivering quality projects, and ultimately, for the peace of mind knowing your software has been tested rigorously by an expert with a track record of producing impactful results.
$2,001 USD in 7 days
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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Thoroughly Test Your Software Engine to Identify Weaknesses ❇️ Hi My Friend, I hope you're doing well. I've reviewed your project requirements and noticed you're looking for skilled software engineers to test your software engine. You have no need to look any further; Zohaib is here to help you! My team has successfully completed 50+ similar projects in software testing. I will focus on security, performance, and usability testing to ensure your engine is robust before it hits the market. ➡️ Why Me? I can easily test your software engine as I have 5 years of experience in software testing, specializing in security, performance, and usability testing. My expertise includes both manual and automated testing tools, ensuring a thorough evaluation. I also provide detailed reports on weaknesses and suggestions for improvements. ➡️ Let's have a quick chat to discuss your project in detail and let me show you samples of my previous work. I look forward to discussing this with you in our chat. ➡️ Skills & Experience: ✅ Software Testing ✅ Security Testing ✅ Performance Testing ✅ Usability Testing ✅ Manual Testing ✅ Automated Testing ✅ Bug Reporting ✅ Test Case Design ✅ Continuous Integration ✅ Regression Testing ✅ API Testing ✅ Quality Assurance Waiting for your response! Best Regards, Zohaib
$1,800 USD in 2 days
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I can systematically stress-test your engine before launch across security, performance, and usability dimensions, combining deliberate exploratory attacks with repeatable automated testing. My approach would include threat-focused testing for authentication, authorization, input handling, data exposure, dependency risks, and abuse cases; performance testing to identify throughput limits, latency spikes, resource exhaustion, and scalability bottlenecks; and usability-focused validation of workflows, errors, resilience, and user friction. You will receive prioritized findings with reproduction steps, evidence, severity, affected components, likely impact, and practical remediation recommendations. I can also help establish regression tests so fixes remain effective as the engine evolves. Relevant deliverables can include an executive risk summary, detailed technical reports, performance results, security test cases, and a retest confirmation after remediation. I’m comfortable working from existing documentation, test environments, APIs, logs, and build artifacts while keeping testing controlled and non-destructive to production systems. I would be glad to review your engine’s architecture and define a focused test plan that aims to uncover the weaknesses most likely to matter before market release.
$2,500 USD in 3 days
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Hi there! I understand you need a thorough testing team to find security weaknesses, performance bottlenecks, and usability issues before your software goes to market. I have experience with manual and automated QA, security testing, performance testing, usability testing, test planning, and detailed defect reporting. I can test from both technical and real user perspectives. I will first understand the engine and prepare a focused test plan covering critical workflows and edge cases. I will run security checks, stress and performance tests, and usability scenarios to uncover issues that may be missed during normal testing. Each finding will include clear steps to reproduce, impact, evidence, and practical suggestions for fixing it. check our work https://www.freelancer.com/u/ayesha86664 Could you share the software environment and testing access so I can understand the scope? Let me know if you’re interested & we can discuss it. Best Regards Ayesha
$1,500 USD in 5 days
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Hi, What specific areas of your software engine are you most concerned about regarding security and performance? I’ve helped companies by breaking down their applications to identify vulnerabilities and performance bottlenecks. With over 6 years of experience in software testing, I specialize in security, performance, and usability assessments. I utilize a mix of manual and automated testing tools to thoroughly test applications. My approach is to provide detailed reports that not only highlight weaknesses but also offer actionable suggestions for improvement. You can check my previous work where I successfully enhanced application robustness through comprehensive testing. I’m ready to take on your project to help you launch a stronger engine. Let me know if you’d like to discuss further!
$1,500 USD in 1 day
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Hi. This is a good fit because comprehensive software engine testing is usually less about surface task execution and more about deeper technical configuration issues so existing core features and modules continue working. I have experience with software testing, usability testing, test plan writing, automation, software engineering, and user experience research to ensure robust system integrity. The main technical issue in software engine testing is that unoptimized resource allocation or insecure code paths can cause significant bottlenecks, which can cause severe system failure modes or data breaches during high-concurrency production environments. I would solve this by conducting rigorous security penetration testing, executing performance stress tests to identify latency, and performing comprehensive usability audits, then documenting every vulnerability found in a detailed report with actionable remediation steps to ensure the engine is fully hardened for market release. I can also configure automated regression testing suites and security monitoring tools so the system works fully after completion and remains protected against future threats or performance degradation. The goal is to make the system run exactly like a production-ready enterprise engine and ensure everything is tested and stable. And I can help you so on. Thanks.
$2,250 USD in 7 days
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⚠️ If you're not happy, you don’t pay. ⚠️ Hi Client, thank you for checking my proposal and sharing the detailed project brief. I can conduct a comprehensive testing analysis of your software engine using advanced testing methodologies with a robust and scalable approach. I will deliver: • In-depth security assessments to identify exploitable vulnerabilities • Performance profiling to uncover bottlenecks and enhance speed • Usability evaluations to improve user experience and accessibility • Detailed reports with actionable insights and improvement suggestions • Automated testing scripts for ongoing reliability You will also receive: • A post-testing consultation to discuss findings and strategies I am confident I can execute your vision professionally and efficiently. Looking forward to discussing timeline and next steps. Best regards, Chirag Pipal.
$2,250 USD in 14 days
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I can put your engine through thorough security, performance and usability testing to uncover the issues that could cause problems after launch. I’ll combine manual and automated testing, document each weakness clearly, and provide practical fixes rather than just a list of bugs. I can share relevant testing examples and start by reviewing your current build and test requirements.
$2,250 USD in 7 days
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Hi, I can thoroughly test your software across security, performance and usability, focusing on finding real weaknesses before launch. I can combine manual testing with automated tools, reproduce issues clearly and provide a detailed report with severity, evidence, root cause and practical recommendations. Send me the engine details and testing environment, and I can review the scope and share relevant testing examples along with a realistic timeline and fixed quote.
$1,500 USD in 3 days
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We have experience testing and hardening software across APIs, web applications, cloud systems, databases, and AI-powered platforms. We can take a structured “break it before users do” approach, covering security vulnerabilities, performance bottlenecks, edge cases, failure handling, and usability issues through both manual and automated testing. We’ll document each finding with reproduction steps, severity, evidence, and practical recommendations so your development team can fix and retest them efficiently. We can start with a full technical assessment and provide a prioritized report of the highest-risk issues. 1. What type of software engine is this, and what is its current tech stack and architecture? 2. Do you have a staging/test environment available where we can safely perform aggressive testing without affecting production?
$2,250 USD in 7 days
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OWASP's Top 10 changes shape every year, but broken access control and injection have sat in the top two spots since 2021, and most pre-launch audits still only test the happy path a client demoed to them. Without knowing your stack yet I'd assume the same blind spot until proven otherwise, so the first milestone is built to close that gap before any real money moves. I'd split this into three tracks running mostly in parallel once I have access: security (auth flows, input handling, session and permission boundaries, dependency and config review), performance (load behaviour under concurrent users, slow queries, memory growth over time), and usability (task completion friction, error states, anything that makes a user give up mid-flow). Each track gets its own findings log with severity, reproduction steps and a concrete fix, not just a list of scary sounding terms. M1: Full vulnerability and bottleneck scoping report across all three tracks, $510, 2 days. M2: Security testing and hardening pass on the issues found, $600, 2 days. M3: Performance testing under load with concrete bottleneck fixes, $500, 2 days. M4: Usability audit and friction fixes on the flows that matter most, $450, 2 days. M5: Regression pass confirming the fixes hold, plus the final report, $490, 2 days. M1 lands as a standalone document you can hand to any developer, mine or not, so you're not funding the rest on faith.
$2,550 USD in 10 days
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Hey, I can thoroughly test your software engine from a QA, security, performance, and usability perspective, with the goal of uncovering issues before release rather than simply confirming that the happy path works. I’ll combine structured manual testing with automated checks, stress and performance testing, edge cases, and security-focused validation. Each finding will be documented with clear reproduction steps, severity, evidence, and a practical recommendation for fixing it. Could you please clarify what technology stack the engine uses and whether you can provide a staging build or test environment? Best regards,GridsmithLTD
$1,500 USD in 1 day
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Hello, I understand the critical need for comprehensive software testing to ensure your engine is robust and secure before its market launch. As a seasoned software testing specialist, I am well-equipped to meticulously evaluate your software engine to uncover vulnerabilities, performance bottlenecks, and usability issues. With a background in software testing and expertise in security, performance, and usability testing, I am proficient in utilizing both manual and automated testing tools to conduct thorough assessments. My approach involves conducting in-depth tests to identify weaknesses and provide actionable insights for improvement. By leveraging my experience and skills in software testing, I am committed to delivering detailed reports outlining identified weaknesses and offering practical suggestions to enhance the overall quality of your software engine. You can review my portfolio at https://www.freelancer.com/u/rajeshrolen for a glimpse of my previous work in software testing. I invite you to open a chat to discuss your project further and share insights on how I can assist you in strengthening your software engine. Sincerely, Rajesh Rolen
$1,500 USD in 7 days
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Hello, I can put your software engine through a rigorous, structured testing process designed to expose weaknesses before real users and customers do. I’ll combine manual investigation with automated testing to evaluate security, performance, reliability, usability, and failure recovery across realistic usage scenarios. The engagement will begin with understanding your engine’s architecture, supported workflows, risk areas, and launch requirements, followed by a prioritized test plan. Security testing will focus on authentication, authorization, input handling, data protection, dependency risks, and abuse cases within the approved scope. Performance testing will identify bottlenecks, resource saturation, slow operations, and scalability limitations using measurable benchmarks. Usability testing will review workflows, clarity, error handling, accessibility, and friction points from a user perspective. You’ll receive detailed, reproducible findings with severity, evidence, impact, recommended fixes, and retest guidance. I’ll provide clear communication throughout and deliver actionable results your development team can use immediately. Milestones — $1,800 / 15 Days M1: Architecture Review, Test Planning & Baseline Assessment — $450 — 3 days M2: Security, Performance & Usability Testing — $900 — 8 days M3: Final Reports, Prioritization & Retest Recommendations — $450 — 4 days Looking forward to work with you. Thanks
$1,800 USD in 15 days
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Your goal of thoroughly testing your software engine before market release is crucial for ensuring its reliability and security. I understand the importance of identifying vulnerabilities and performance bottlenecks, as well as enhancing user experience. With a solid background in software testing, I have successfully conducted security, performance, and usability tests on various applications. For instance, I previously identified critical vulnerabilities in a complex system, allowing the client to enhance their security protocols significantly. My approach involves using both manual and automated testing tools to ensure comprehensive coverage. I recommend starting with a detailed security assessment to uncover potential exploits, followed by performance profiling to identify bottlenecks. This phased approach will provide you with actionable insights early on. What specific metrics are you aiming to improve in performance testing? Best regards, Junaid
$1,500 USD in 7 days
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Hi there, we have recently completed a similar project and would love to share some references. Your software engine testing needs sound right up our alley and we would love to exceed your expectations. Focusing on security, performance, and usability testing is crucial to ensuring a polished product. We can identify vulnerabilities, pinpoint bottlenecks, and enhance user experience through comprehensive testing. Our approach is reliable and detail-oriented, ensuring you receive actionable insights and suggestions for improvement. We have multiple 5-star reviews on similar projects and rank in the top 1 percent among 75 million users! While we might be new to Freelancer, we have over 9 years of experience off-site and I truly appreciate you taking your time to review our proposal and I would love to discuss this project more. Kind regards, Trichelle
$2,100 USD in 7 days
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Hello, I understand you need engineers to thoroughly test your software engine before launch, focusing on security vulnerabilities, performance bottlenecks and usability issues. The goal is to systematically find weaknesses and provide actionable improvements. Here’s what I can provide: • Structured functional and regression testing with reproducible test cases and detailed defect reports. • Performance testing to identify slow APIs, inefficient workflows, resource bottlenecks and response-time issues. • Security-focused review of authentication, authorization, API validation, input handling and common application weaknesses, with responsible reporting. I bring over 4+ years of experience in software development, REST APIs, databases, debugging and full-stack applications. My development background helps me reproduce issues, trace them to their root cause and suggest practical fixes. I can also use automated testing where appropriate. Just to clarify a few things: 1. Can you provide a staging build/environment and technical documentation for the initial assessment? 2. What technologies does the engine use, and are there specific security/performance targets you want tested? Please come to the chat box to discuss more about your project. Best regards Indresh Kushwaha
$2,550 USD in 7 days
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