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Accelerating Financial Services Testing with Tosca Automation 

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Executive Summary

To overcome inefficiencies in financial services testing, a custom Tosca test automation solution was implemented. This enabled the organization to automate regression testing, accelerate release cycles, and improve test coverage. By shifting from manual regression testing to Tricentis scriptless automation, the client streamlined processes, enhanced defect detection, and achieved a significant reduction in production defects. This case study showcases how modern test automation frameworks improve end-to-end testing, leading to faster test cycles and increased confidence in release decisions.

Business Challenge

The financial services industry faces unique challenges in software testing due to complex transactions, regulatory requirements, and high security needs. This client encountered several obstacles:

Manual regression testing was slow and inefficient

Large test suites could not be fully executed manually, causing delays in financial services testing and software releases.

Inconsistent test data

Existing test data was unreliable, and creating new data for automated regression testing was too time-consuming.

High volume of manual test cases

Tens of thousands of test cases in HP ALM were inconsistent, leading to misinterpretation and unknown risk coverage.

Extended production release cycles

Long test cycles delayed go-to-market strategies and increased business risks.

Lack of proactive defect detection

Testing processes were reactive, addressing issues only after defects were found in production.

End-to-end testing limitations

Time constraints prevented full end-to-end testing, increasing the risk of undetected defects. These challenges highlighted the need for Tricentis scriptless automation to streamline financial services testing and enhance software quality.

Our Solution

Solution Objectives

Automate regression testing

Transition from manual regression testing to Tosca test automation, reducing execution time and enhancing accuracy.

Enable shift-left testing

Implement shift-left testing to detect defects earlier in the software development lifecycle.

Improve test data management

Develop a structured approach to managing and creating test data for automated regression testing.

Standardize test case execution

Convert existing test cases into structured, automated scripts within the Tosca test automation framework.

Enhance scalability and efficiency

Ensure the solution scales with increasing test cases and supports future growth in financial services testing.

Methodology

Agile Testing Approach

Shift from traditional testing to an automated regression testing methodology.

Implement iterative sprints for continuous feedback and improvements.

Tricentis Scriptless Test Automation

Used Tosca test automation to create a robust, scriptless test automation framework.

Enabled business analysts and test automation specialists to automate testing without complex scripting.

Data-Driven Testing Strategy

Developed a test data management framework to provide consistent and reliable data.

Mapped existing test cases into reusable, modular automation scripts.

End-to-End Testing Optimization

Integrated automation into the CI/CD pipeline for faster and more reliable testing cycles.

Ensured full end-to-end testing coverage for key business transactions

Technologies and Tools

Results

Implementing Tosca test automation led to significant improvements in financial services testing:

80% faster test cycles

– Automated testing accelerated the manual regression testing process, reducing delays.

Reduced production defects

– Improved defect detection through shift-left testing, preventing issues before release.

Higher confidence in release decisions

– The automation framework ensured more predictable and stable software releases.

Expanded test coverage

– In less than six months, regression tests covered the highest risks, significantly reducing reliance on manual efforts.

Improved test efficiency

4,193 test cases automated

378,121 test steps executed

17,223 verification points covered

Boosted team morale

– With streamlined processes and Tricentis scriptless automation, teams focused on higher-value tasks instead of repetitive manual testing.

Scalability for futu0072e growth

– The test automation framework supports continuous improvement and future technological advancements.

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