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A QA audit aims to identify and document flaws in the development process. It involves a comprehensive and detailed examination of the development procedures, seeking to pinpoint and describe any deficiencies or areas that need improvement. Our audit involves a thorough QA analysis, identification of development process bottleneck issues, and guidance for improving product quality.
When Do You Need A QA Audit?
When the first senior QA engineer joins the project, they initiate an audit. An external auditor can provide a fresh perspective and may identify the senior QA engineer who may be overlooked.
Below is a list of common problems organizations face when they need proper QA workflows and policies. Our Quality Assurance Audit can help you address these issues and prevent obstacles from surfacing. As a result, your company can save time, money, and resources.
Objective: To identify and document flaws in the software development process.
Timing: Initiated when the first senior QA engineer joins the project or by an external auditor for a fresh perspective.
Common Problems to be addressed
Ineffective Project Management
Almost 33% of projects experience unnecessary budget losses from unstable testing environments and prolonged approval procedures.
Insufficient Automation of Development Processes
In about 45% of projects with test automation, there's a need for a solid strategy and integration into CI/CD processes.
Lack of automation testing
Many projects miss out on the benefits of automation testing, exposing them to unnecessary risks and complications.
Poor QA Processes
Over 90% of projects face challenges due to poorly constructed QA strategies, leading to suboptimal development processes quality.
Poor Product Quality Assessment
Evaluating product quality becomes crucial in determining how well the product meets release requirements.
Unorganized Communication Processes
Approximately 35% of projects have efficient communication processes among team members (Product Owner, Development, Quality Assurance, Project Manager, Business Analyst). However, even those facing communication challenges can benefit from QA recommendations to enhance the effectiveness of team collaboration on the project and transform your communication flow into a seamless and productive collaboration.
How does our team perform a QA audit?
Our QA specialist can perform a quality assurance audit upon project initiation or on an ongoing project. Here's an overview of the critical steps to provide insight into our process:
Phase 1. Quality Assurance Audit
- Planning: Define audit scope, objectives, criteria, and standards. Form the audit team, assign roles, and hold a pre-audit briefing for alignment.
- Introductory Meetings: Hold preliminary meetings with the QA team to gather additional information about the testing process and products.
- Collection and Analysis of Evidence: Evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of the entire development lifecycle, ensuring that it meets quality standards and identifies opportunities for improvement throughout the process. Arrange interviews with all key participants of the project for specific insights.
- Preparation of Conclusions and Recommendations: Generate findings and suggestions addressing inconsistencies, improvement opportunities, and best practices. These are based on audit checks to expedite processes and enhance efficiency.
- Final Meetings: Review findings, discuss recommendations, and address queries in a meeting with the QA team.
Phase 2. Reporting and Follow-up Actions
- Preparation of the Audit Report: Summarize objectives, criteria, scope, conclusions, and recommendations in a clear and concise document for easy comprehension.
- Distribution of the Report: Share the report with the QA team, allowing time for review and subsequent discussions if necessary.
- Examining and Finalizing the Report: Collaborate with designated individuals to make final corrections for accuracy and clarity.
- Defining an Appropriate Mailing List: Identify stakeholders, including project leaders, QA managers, and development teams, for implementing changes.
- Schedule a Follow-up Appointment: Arrange additional meetings to discuss and specify the following steps, addressing questions or concerns.
- Enforcement Action: Take appropriate action to address identified issues, ensuring that recommended steps are completed on time.
What gets the customer after the QA audit?
After a QA audit, the customer receives a comprehensive report detailing various aspects of the audit process. The document typically includes the following:
1. Comprehensive Report:
Including audit plan, report, recommendations, and an action plan.
Audit plan
It summarizes the audit, outlining its scope, objectives, and methodology.
Action Plan
It outlines specific measures to address audit issues, including timelines and responsibilities for each activity.
Audit report
This section presents the audit findings related to processes, procedures, and the final product. It categorizes issues by importance, offering options and solutions for addressing them.
Recommendations
Based on the audit results, specific step-by-step recommendations are provided to enhance development processes quality. Recommendations are prioritized based on identified problems' severity and impact on the final product. They can be presented as a standalone document or as an integral part of the audit report.
2. Areas to be analyzed
Processes (test strategy, organization, management, reporting, defect management), methodology (estimating, planning, stakeholder commitment), testing toolkit (tools, environment, metrics), and QA professionalism (skills, experience, communication, knowledge base).
Processes
- Test strategy;
- Test organization;
- Test process management;
- Reporting;
- Defect management.
Methodology
- Estimating and planning;
- Stakeholder commitment;
- Degree of involvement.
Testing Toolkit
- Test tools;
- Test environment;
- Metrics.
QA Professionalism
- Hard skills;
- Experience;
- Communication;
- Knowledge base.
Why choose The Luxe quality for qA Audit services?
Highly Qualified Specialists
Our team comprises highly skilled and experienced professionals with over 10 years of experience.
Cost-Efficiency
We know you love your product and care about your intellectual property, so we will sign an NDA and provide prompt reporting on all work.
Flexibility
Adaptability in personnel selection and resource allocation. Our highly skilled QA audit experts provide recommendations for product improvement.
Quick Start
We will quickly connect the resources you need. We can provide a quality assurance audit specialist immediately after signing the contract.
40 hours of free testing
Luxe Quality has a special offer tailored for potential long-term customers who are interested in starting a pilot project.
We are offering our software testing and QA for free for the first 40 hours.
Meet Our Proficient Specialists
QA Analyst
This specialist is responsible for testing, analyzing, and verifying the quality of software, products, and systems. Typically, he conducts audits and provides recommendations for improving both the product itself and its development process.
QA Architect
This is a professional who approaches a task from the perspectives of business, information, and technology and collaborates with clients to align and refine requirements. He configures the QA process as a whole, including testing.
Case studies
More projectsLumina Solutions
USA
•Web, Mobile
About project:
Lumina Solutions is an innovative technology company specializing in AI solution development that analyzes finance.
Services:
- Manual and Automation, Functional, Regression, Smoke, and Usability Testing
Result:
Agile processes cut release times by 70% and improved forecasting accuracy by 20%, while over 780 automated test cases boosted code coverage to 90%.FULL CASE STUDY
Interlink
United Kingdom
•Web, Mobile
About project:
Interlink solutions are designed to enhance website performance and user experience and implement advanced tools to drive efficiency and business growth.
Services:
- Manual, Functional, Integration, Regression, Smoke testing
- Automated, Security, Performance, Load testing
Result:
500+ manual tests were created, 300+ test cases were automated, and 150 bug reports were generated.FULL CASE STUDY
DepreciMax
Australia
•Web
About project:
The project allows for detailed modeling of fixed asset depreciation and lease calculation rules for accounting and tax.
Services:
- Manual - Regression, Smoke, Functional, Integration testing, Usability, UI/UX testing
- Automation testing
Result:
750+ test cases, 450 of which are automated, 80% of functionality is covered by automation.FULL CASE STUDY
Our Clients Say
Luxe Quality's automated tests have increased the client's product quality and development cadence and reduced bug reports. The team is skilled, detailed, and creative. They test overnight and effectively communicate results before the client starts a new shift, saving the client time.
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Now: Just fill out our quick form with your project details. It’s easy and only takes a minute.
In a Few Hours: We’ll assess your information and quickly assign a dedicated team member to follow up, no matter where you are. We work across time zones to ensure prompt service.
In 1 Day: Schedule a detailed discussion to explore how our services can be tailored to fit your unique needs.
Following Days: Expect exceptional support as our skilled QA team gets involved, bringing precision and quality control to your project right from the start.
FAQ
Quality Assurance Audit is a thorough assessment of an organization's quality management processes and practices to ensure adherence to standards and enhance overall product quality. The software testing audit will systematically assess test processes, documentation, and execution, providing valuable insights into the effectiveness of testing methodologies and helping organizations enhance their software development practices.
Organizations commonly face challenges in QA strategies, testing automation, other development processes automation, budget management, and product quality assessment. Luxe Quality's QA Audit services efficiently address these issues to save time, money, and resources. Performing a software testing audit is essential for ensuring the reliability and functionality of a system, identifying potential vulnerabilities, and maintaining the overall quality of the software product.
After a quality assurance audit, the customer receives:
- Audit Report: A summary of the audit outlining its scope, objectives, and methodology.
- Recommendations: Step-by-step suggestions to enhance development processes.
- Action Plan: Specific measures to address audit issues, including timelines and responsibilities.
A QA Architect is a senior role that involves strategic design and implementation of test frameworks, automation, and quality processes to ensure the overall testing strategy aligns with the organization's goals.
At Luxe Quality, we offer a compelling choice for your QA audit needs. Here's why:
Highly Qualified Specialists: Our team comprises highly skilled and experienced professionals with over 10 years of experience.
Quick start: We will quickly connect the resources you need. We can provide a QA audit specialist immediately after signing the contract.
Flexibility: Adaptability in personnel selection and resource allocation. Our highly skilled QA audit experts provide recommendations for product improvement.
Transparency & Trust: We know you love your product and care about your intellectual property, so we will sign an NDA and provide prompt reporting on all work.
