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One of the biggest mistakes I see companies make when they’re hiring for an internal Test Engineer… Is assuming the process will be quick and straightforward. In reality, hiring a great candidate takes a lot of time and effort, and during this search there is often no dedicated testing capacity. Projects slow down, deadlines get pushed back, and teams are stretched thin. The solution? Bringing in an expert in the interim period. Hiring an interim QA or Test Engineer guarantees a quality-gate, and ensures that other team members can focus on their core tasks rather than overworking and under-delivering, trying to fill the gap. It’s hard to find the right people, but having an expert external support can help at short notice, guaranteeing to be productive from day one. Plus, when your internal hire is finally onboarded, the handover is seamless. So, why risk delays when you can keep your projects on track and move forward?

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Where do you focus your Test Automation efforts? 💡

How does someone dive into the dynamic world of Performance Testing? We asked Rashmi KR, Performance Test Engineer here at spriteCloud to tell us all about her journey into Performance Testing and provide insights into her area of expertise. Rashmi shares what sparked her interest in testing, essential advice for aspiring QA engineers, and her favoured learning methods. So, how can you step into the ever-changing world of Performance Testing with confidence? ‘’Once you understand the basics, you can easily pursue your career in Performance Testing, because if you know the architecture and back-end systems, it gets much easier and the process is really pleasant. So, once you know your applications, then not much coding is needed, but research is key!’’, advises Rashmi. Wondering how to grow in your career as a Performance Test Engineer? ➡️ Read the blog here: https://hubs.ly/Q02J_fnK0 If you have questions or would like to learn more, drop a LinkedIn message to Baruch Annink or Erika Grimes.

Over 15 years ago, people were scared of test automation… I remember a time before spriteCloud when I worked as a Test Automation Engineer, Test Automation was seen as “an unpredictable cost.” It has been fascinating to see how much has changed since then, and how big the field of QA and software testing has grown. I’m happy to see companies embrace Test Automation, making their testing processes more efficient. Working smarter, not harder! This idea of making things more efficient has been with me since I was a kid. I remember dismantling my beloved Atari 2600 when it broke and trying to figure out how to make it work again! I’ve always loved solving puzzles, and seeing if things can be done more efficiently, and to a higher quality standard. What drives your love for QA and software testing?

It was great to have Quality Engineering Foundation in our office and exchange insights with industry thought leaders. See you at the next one!

Make your software testing bulletproof with our proven 3-step QA Maturity Strategy! Many companies recognise the need to enhance their testing and QA processes but aren't sure where to start. After 15 years of working closely with clients and understanding their challenges, spriteCloud has developed a customised QA Health Check to pinpoint key areas for improvement. Here's how we do it: We've created a review system that analyses your current QA setup, and highlights the key areas in getting your QA maturity to desirable levels. The insights are specific to your company, helping you achieve quick wins by focusing on what matters most. Within weeks you will have an overview and list of actionable items. We've used this review process with small and large projects and have seen it make a great impact. Interested in learning more about how this QA review works? Comment "Review" and I'll send you more information!

Is your team ready to upgrade your test automation stack? Personally I've used Selenium for most of my test automation career, but from what I see in terms of needs and reliability, Playwright is a step up from Selenium. In most cases, tests in Playwright are quicker and more stable. The learning curve and ease of use for test automation engineers is also great, hence the fast adoption in the market. Since spriteCloud is a big advocate of Playwright, we constantly help clients to either start from scratch, or upgrade their existing test suite to Playwright. We typically setup a fully CI/CD integrated automation suite using Playwright - in less than a month! If you're curious about the power of Playwright, I've got our detailed Playwright guide linked in the comments. Or, feel free to reach out via DM—I'm happy to brainstorm whether Playwright is the right fit for your company.

How does someone dive into the world of Test Automation? We asked Bhairavi Deshmukh, QA Engineer here at spriteCloud to tell us all about her journey into Test Automation and provide insights into her area of expertise. Bhairavi shares what sparked her interest in testing, essential advice for aspiring QA engineers, and her favoured learning methods. So, how can you step into the ever-evolving world of Test Automation with confidence? ‘’Whatever you do, just do it with a good mindset, don’t rush anything. It’s your learning phase, take as much knowledge as you can, and don’t ever stop practicing’’, says Bhairavi. Wondering how to grow in your career as a Test Engineer? ➡️ Read the blog here: https://hubs.ly/Q02JSvFs0 If you have questions or would like to learn more, drop a LinkedIn message to Baruch Annink or Erika Grimes.

Another meetup at spriteCloud this Friday. Testing/QA/Playwright/DevSecOps Maturity Model, they will all be talk of the day! Hope to see you there!