QA engineer
Journey of a QA / Test Automation engineer in umbrella employment
From micro-business to umbrella employment with Kaiporting
Hello, my name is Nadia and I am a QA engineer specialising in test automation, with 6 years’ experience. After four years as a permanent employee at a software publisher, I started a micro-business. I design automation frameworks (Playwright, Cypress, Selenium) integrated into CI/CD pipelines. The micro-business was ideal to get started, but its limits soon showed.
The challenges I faced:
- The turnover ceiling: With full-time assignments, I was quickly approaching the micro-business threshold.
- Closed doors at large accounts: Some clients, especially in banking, refused to contract with a micro-business.
- No deductible expenses: Equipment, training and travel all came out of my pocket.
- Weak social protection: Few pension rights, no unemployment insurance, and a mortgage turned down for lack of payslips.
I didn’t want to set up a company or manage full accounts. Comparing statuses, I discovered umbrella employment with Kaiporting.
Typical journey inspired by situations supported by Kaiporting – name changed.
Why I chose Kaiporting and became a QA engineer in umbrella employment
Thanks to umbrella employment, I signed a long test automation assignment with a bank, a client that had been out of reach until then. Here’s what changed for me:
- No more ceiling:
I bill according to my actual activity, without worrying about micro-business thresholds. - Access to large accounts:
My clients contract with Kaiporting, a structure that meets their supplier requirements. - My expenses reimbursed:
Equipment, training and travel are covered as professional expenses, optimising my net pay. - Real employee status:
Payslip, pension, unemployment insurance, health cover. A few months later, my mortgage was accepted.
What Kaiporting brings me day to day
Since joining Kaiporting, I’ve moved up a gear, both professionally and personally:
More ambitious assignments
I work on large-scale projects for clients I couldn’t reach before.
I’ve kept my independence
I choose my clients, negotiate my contracts and manage my schedule.
Peace of mind
My salary is paid on a fixed date every month, whatever the client’s payment delays.
A simplified framework
With only 4% management fees, I maximise my income without admin hassle.
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Contact us now!
Feel free to contact us to learn more about Kaiporting and how we can support you in your professional journey. Our team is ready to answer all your questions and offer you the best possible support.
