Software Testing for an All-in-One HR & Recruitment Application

Challenge

TestFort was approached to provide comprehensive testing services for a new HR software suite designed to create a cohesive digital HR operation for its users. The client asked us to improve overall product quality, ensuring all features functioned flawlessly across various operating systems and devices. 

Our team faced multiple challenges in this project:

Integration with third-party systems. The product needed to integrate seamlessly with external payroll and accounting systems, which added another layer of complexity, as third-party integrations are often challenging to test.

Tight deadlines & continuous updates. The client’s release schedule required rapid iterations and frequent software updates, meaning a flexible and adaptive testing approach was needed.

Complexity of the software. Each module had unique functionalities, requiring thorough end-to-end testing to ensure smooth performance on their own and interoperability between the three tools.

Solutions

To meet the client’s requirements, TestFort adopted the Agile methodology, allowing us to work in iterative cycles and continuously refine our testing approach to match the client’s release schedule. This methodology enabled seamless collaboration between our QA team and the development team, ensuring quick identification and resolution of issues.

Our testing strategy included a combination of manual and automated testing to maximize coverage and efficiency. The types of testing performed included:

• Functional testing
• Regression testing
• Smoke testing
• Sanity testing
• Usability testing
• Performance testing

For automated testing, we used test scripts in JavaScript, Java, and C# for regression and performance validation, which allowed us to cover more scenarios in the same amount of time and proactively discover potentially critical bugs.

Results

Thanks to our thorough testing approach, we successfully validated the functionality and stability of the HR software solution, ensuring a smooth first release to customers and a continuous improvement of the product over the course of our collaboration. Our team’s expertise in both manual and automated testing helped:

• Identify and resolve critical issues early, preventing potential failures in real-world scenarios.
• Ensure seamless integration between the three HR modules and third-party systems.
• Improve user experience, making the software intuitive and easy to navigate.

We continue to provide ongoing testing support, refining the product with each new release and maintaining high software quality standards.

99.8%

application uptime

33%

reduction in onboarding time

98%

accuracy in calculations

0

post-release critical bugs