Test Automation Transformation

Test Automation strategies that are adaptable, flexible and enable quality engineering follow this approach and comprise of the following key features;

• Vision & Goals - At the heart of test automation is a clearly defined strategy underpinned by a vision supported by the stakeholders of automation.  The strategy is a living entity and is frequently adapted to address the impact of evolution and technology change.
• People/Talent - Human resources are fundamental to the strategy.  Understanding the appropriate blend of skills, engaging the right communities and embedding a culture of the using the right tools for the right job enables the strategy to live.
• Framework - The integrated system that sets the rules of automation and integrates the function libraries, test data sources, object details and various reusable modules.  The framework provides robust solution for test automation.
• UI, Service and Unit-Level Tools - The selection of appropriate tools to serve all levels and create a rich, diverse portfolio of test automation capability.

The time to transform existing Test Automation implementations is now.  Organisations cannot deliver high quality products and services to meet the needs of their customers without adopting agile based methods that has test automation at the heart.  Development and Testing teams are merging together to form Quality Engineering functions where the implementation of continuous testing from the start in a shift-left pattern is the norm. The Test Automation Strategy is more critical than ever and to address the technology and agile methodology demands must be based upon a diverse portfolio of automation capability, framework and tools.

How EY can help:

Building a comprehensive test automation approach & capability aligned to the testing strategy focusing on:

• Purpose and objectives aligned to overall Testing Approach taken by the program, through Test Automation Strategy. Clear definition of automation as part of Delivery Process within the Programme supporting quality engineering efforts.
• Treating Test Automation as separate development stream within as part of the Agile Delivery.
• Establishing  fit for purpose, reusable and maintainable framework and test suites.
• Using relevant test tools that will be supporting the test automation efforts for on different levels of the Test Automaton Pyramid.   
• Establishing tailored scope with the right mix of Test Automaton Pyramid Types of Tests allowing to enable the „shift left” approach.
• Establishing & building a client-side „Test Automation Capability” with reusable processes and resources delivered.
• Knowledge transfer and coaching from EY Test Automation Engineers through daily side by side work.