Augmenting Testing Ability with Near-Shore Solutions

Technologies: AWS, Jenkins, Python, Selenium, WebdriverIO

Industry: Adtech

In the dynamic landscape of private financial institutions in Mexico, our client stands out as one of the highest-grossing entities. Faced with the imperative need to bolster their testing capabilities, they sought a seasoned team with robust Quality Assurance (QA) and Testing practices. This article delves into the challenges faced by our client, the innovative solutions Enroute provided, and the substantial business impact achieved through this collaboration.

Context & Challenges

As a prominent financial institution, our client recognized the critical importance of rigorous QA and Testing in the software development lifecycle. The challenge was two-fold: augmenting their existing team and improving the process of bug detection to ensure flawless software products before launch. Additionally, there was a need to validate each component of the products and certify them as a cohesive whole application.

The Goal

The primary objective was clear—to implement a testing solution swiftly, cost-effectively, with minimal maintenance costs, and without requiring an extensive physical presence in their limited office space.

How We Did It

Enroute's solution involved the establishment of a dedicated Testing Center of Excellence designed to certify applications within a matter of weeks. This Center of Excellence featured an onsite testing leader positioned at the client's office, acting as a liaison between the client and two near-shore teams located in Monterrey and Mexico City.

Testing labs in these near-shore locations were exclusively dedicated to end-to-end testing, ensuring the functionality of products from start to finish. Enroute adopted the Capability Maturity Model (CMM) methodology to address challenges arising from the physical distance of the Testing Center of Excellence. This approach facilitated seamless communication and collaboration, ensuring a cohesive testing process.

Business Impact

Enroute's intervention yielded substantial business impact for our client:

1. Reduced Software Development Lifecycle: The implementation of Enroute's Testing Center of Excellence led to a remarkable 30% reduction in the software development lifecycle. This efficiency gain translated into faster time-to-market for our client's software products.
2. Enhanced Software Quality: The near-shore business model employed by Enroute added significant value to software quality. The rigorous testing conducted in dedicated labs ensured defect-free production applications, contributing to an elevated standard of software excellence.
3. Mitigated Risk through Compliance: By achieving compliance-certified applications, our client successfully mitigated risks associated with software defects and non-compliance. This not only enhanced the reputation of their products but also instilled confidence among end-users.
4. Optimized Physical Office Space: Enroute's solution allowed our client to enjoy the benefits of a dedicated testing team without sacrificing a substantial amount of physical office space. This optimized use of resources demonstrated Enroute's commitment to providing efficient solutions tailored to our client's specific needs.