Softment

Quality Engineering

QA Automation Services

We design and implement QA automation that protects product quality while your release speed increases. From test strategy to CI integration, we help teams reduce regressions and ship with confidence. Delivery aligned to United Kingdom teams (GBP).

Timeline2-5 weeks
Starting at$900

Benefits

What you get

Automated regression coverage for critical workflows

CI-integrated test pipelines and quality gates

Reduced manual QA effort for repeatable checks

Faster release confidence with stable test suites

Test architecture aligned to product growth

Actionable quality metrics and reporting

Features

What we deliver

QA Strategy and Test Planning

Define automation scope, risk areas, and test layers across UI, API, and integration workflows.

E2E and Integration Automation

Implement reliable end-to-end and integration tests for high-impact product journeys.

API Test Automation

Validate API contracts, auth flows, and business rules with maintainable automated suites.

CI Pipeline Quality Gates

Run tests in CI with pass/fail thresholds, flaky-test handling, and deployment-safe quality gates.

Test Data and Environment Handling

Set up deterministic test data patterns and environment controls for stable automation runs.

Quality Reporting

Provide visibility on coverage, pass rates, and risk trends to guide release decisions.

Process

How we work

1
2-3 days

Quality Assessment

Audit current test coverage, release risks, and defect patterns.

2
2-4 days

Automation Blueprint

Define suites, tooling, CI flow, and rollout sequence.

3
2-4 weeks

Test Suite Implementation

Build and stabilize automated tests across agreed workflows.

4
2-3 days

CI Adoption and Handoff

Integrate quality gates and share practices for ongoing maintenance.

Tech Stack

Technologies we use

Core

PlaywrightCypressJestVitest

Tools

Postman / NewmanSupertestGitHub ActionsGitLab CI

Services

BrowserStackAllure / Test ReportsTypeScriptNode.js

Use Cases

Who this is for

Fast-Growing Product Teams

Add automated protection for key user flows while teams ship frequent feature releases.

Regression-Heavy Codebases

Reduce recurring breakages by creating stable test suites around fragile workflows.

Release Process Maturity

Introduce quality gates and reporting so deployment decisions become data-driven.

Cross-Team Engineering Platforms

Standardize automation practices across multiple services and frontend modules.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

We choose based on your stack, team preference, and CI/runtime constraints, then standardize for long-term maintainability.

Yes. We build layered automation across API, integration, and UI flows for balanced coverage.

We stabilize selectors, data setup, and timing controls, then isolate and monitor flaky scenarios.

No. We design fast feedback loops with tiered test execution and targeted quality gates.

Yes. We integrate with your current CI and branching model, including artifact/report visibility.

Yes. We include test architecture, suite ownership, and operational guidance for internal teams.

Regional

Delivery considerations for your region

Compliance & Data (UK/EU)

For UK teams, we default to GDPR-first thinking: data minimisation, purpose-limited storage, and clear access boundaries.

We can work under a DPA (template available on request) and implement practical retention/deletion flows when needed.

  • GDPR-first patterns (minimise, restrict, document)
  • DPA template available on request
  • Retention/deletion and export flows where required
  • Least-privilege access and secure session handling
  • PII-safe logging + secure-by-default configuration
  • NDA available for early-stage discussions

Timezone & Collaboration (UK/EU)

We align to UK time and EU overlap (GMT/BST with CET-friendly windows) for fast feedback cycles.

We keep the process lightweight: async updates, clear priorities, and written decisions to avoid ambiguity.

  • UK/EU overlap with GMT/BST windows
  • Async-first delivery with documented scope
  • Weekly milestones and structured demos
  • Clear escalation path for blockers
  • Tight change control with clear sign-offs

Engagement & Procurement (UK)

We support typical UK procurement flows with clear scopes, change control, and invoice cadence.

If you prefer a discovery-first engagement, we can run a short paid discovery to lock requirements before build.

  • GBP-based engagements and invoicing options
  • Discovery-first option to reduce delivery risk
  • Milestone-based billing when appropriate
  • Transparent change control and sign-offs
  • Vendor onboarding pack on request

Security & Quality (UK/EU)

We build for reliability and maintainability: clean PRs, tight review loops, and test coverage that matches risk.

Performance budgets and release checklists keep launches predictable—especially when multiple stakeholders review changes.

  • CI-friendly testing: unit + integration + smoke tests
  • Performance budgets + bundle checks (Core Web Vitals-minded)
  • Structured release notes and rollback-safe deployments
  • Security checklist for auth, roles, and data flows
  • Observability hooks (logs + error tracking) ready for production
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