Quality Assurance

Software Quality Assurance and Software Testing are two terms that are frequently confused.

SQA is the function of software quality that assures that standards, processes, and procedures are appropriate for projects and are correctly implemented. Software Testing conversely, may be viewed as an important part of the SQA process.

Here at DVT, our SQA Analysts and Managers contribute towards software quality throughout the SDLC and support our clients in the delivery of world-class software.  Our team's experience levels range from interns to test managers, covering both manual and automated testing. All team members are trained IT professionals and internationally certified in software testing (ISEB/ISTQB).   We have a wealth of experience in the use of test tools, commercial as well as open-source.  A strong focus is placed on the use of open-source test tools for test management, defect tracking and automation.

We gain our competitive advantage over our rivals by offering our clients the service that is currently lacking in the software testing industry.  Every team member has the full backing of two senior career testers, one specialising in SQA Process Management and Manual Testing, and the other in Software Test Automation.  Our team is important to us, so coaching and mentoring are all part of the service offering.  Our clients have already seen the benefits that well-supported, educated SQA Analysts can offer to their software development efforts.  Our senior team members are constantly looking for ways to increase the value offering of quality assurance and testing at our clients.  Our main objective is to build long term relationships and success stories.

Our Service Offering:

SQA Review

Independent SQA Services

Test Management

Test Automation

SQA Review

A focused quality assessment activity (Health Check) can help you validate your test environment and test processes, assess process and resource gaps and develop an effective roadmap for improving quality.

Independent SQA Services

We provide an independent test capability that allows customers to focus on running their business, while we work on validating the IT to deliver sustainable business success.

A team may consist of:

     SQA Manager

     Manual SQA Analyst/s

     Manual Tester/s

     An Automated Test Specialist

     Automated Tester/s

Test Management

DVT SQA Services provide a test management and governance service to lead or manage software testing projects at all levels. DVT will deploy a best practice, cost effective test management function to support new or existing projects in areas such as:

     Test Strategy

     Test Planning

     Test Estimation

     Test Controlling and Monitoring

     Test Reporting

     Test Tools

Test Automation

DVT SQA Services provide a test automation service that takes a holistic approach to the automation of tests. This approach reviews all aspects of the testing as a business process. The appropriate scale of approach is considered; not just the available toolsets and current trends.

Supplementary Resourcing

DVT can provide test resources at all levels through its SQA Professional Services and/or Supplementary Resourcing.

For more informartion, contact Mario Matthee mmatthee@dvt.co.za or Armien Jardine ajardine@dvt.co.za and in Gauteng, contact Yvonne Smith ysmith@jhb.dvt.co.za