Coordination between Onsite-Offshore Software Testing Team

For many IT teams across the industry, particularly QA teams, the Onsite-Offshore model is a very popular working process. The way it works is that a representative of the service provider’s quality assurance team meets with the customer at their place (depending on the scope of the project). The client area and the service company’s place of work can be anywhere in the world,

When this model is in place, there are certain demands from both on-site and off-shore capital. Let’s take a look at what they are:

1. Duties of an Offshore Team

The associates are given the test plan and are given test scenarios to operate on.
The team will focus on documenting the Test cases after the Test scenarios were approved.
Prepare Test Data
Carry out the tests.
Defects Should Be Recorded
Make a test report
Provide feedback for the set of Test Metrics.
Take part in project-related discussions such as defect analysis.

2. Duties of Onsite QA Coordinator/Associate

The following are the responsibilities of the Onsite Quality Assistance supervisor:

Client-to-team experience is carried out. Receives technical information and distributes it to the team.
Distributes the practical requirements document and develops a testing strategy.
Analyzes and signs off on the test cases with the client team.
Sustains consultation during the preparation of test results.
Timelines, success, and delays are communicated from the team to the customer, and vice versa.
Provides instructions for running the tests.
Performs the smoke and sanity test on any configured build and approves the team’s testing progress.
Engages in the execution of the tests.
Regulates defect analysis meetings with the relevant production and support teams.
Metrics are obtained.
UAT is supported.

3. The Benefits of an Onsite – Offshore Software Testing Model

3.1. If used correctly, this model will ensure that work is being done on a project every minute of the 24 hours.

3.2. Direct client engagement enhances collaboration and strengthens working relationships. You will have easy access to all device information as well as the client’s specifications.

3.3. Cost-effective, setting up an offshore QA team is less expensive than setting up an onsite QA team.

4. Some of the Most Popular Concerns We Encounter in Our Software Projects and Their Solutions

4.1. Concerns/Complains

On-site resources claim that offshore resources are inexperienced and unavailable when they are needed.
Offshore teams complain that they are unable to obtain the required inputs.

4.2. In Order To Prevent This

Always keep in mind that onsite and offshore are two sides of the same coin. Nobody is more or less than the other. This paradigm would eventually be violated if the two equivalents do not coexist in equilibrium.
Make sure you cover at least one hour of work time for the two of you.
Contact each other frequently and share details.
Create a list of things you need to do with each other, make sure you’re working on it, and keeping each other updated.
Consider the time zone variations when planning your trip. Spend a few minutes with the onsite boss before starting work so you know what they expect of you.

We hope that this has clarified how this model works for those of us whose projects are located in one area. Testdel managers have 5 years of experience providing outsourcing services, so we will provide you with an offshore team of software testers.it also depends on the objectives. According to our findings, the advantages of onshore and offshore can vary and are normally determined by the project’s and specifications’ details. Although offshore testing can save money and allow for 24-hour work cycles, it can’t compete with onshore testing for complex projects that involve face-to-face coordination and direct, real-time communication.

Determine what is most important to you and your project to get the best results, then choose your model accordingly.

We hope this article helped you understand how this model works and guidance will assist you in deciding what you need, Reach out Testdel for a free support , if you need more assistance, and we’ll help you find the right match for you.