--- source_url: "https://www.a1qa.com/services/agile-software-testing/" title: Agile quality assurance software testing services company mirrored_at: 2026-09-01T13:03:25.113Z host: www.a1qa.com cited_in_42a: true mirror_canonical: "https://index.42a.ai/www.a1qa.com/services/agile-software-testing/index" --- > **Original source:** https://www.a1qa.com/services/agile-software-testing/ ![Close-up of a jaguar on black background, symbolizing strength and precision in agile testing](https://www.a1qa.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/bg-hero-agile-software-testing.webp) Building quality into your software from the get-go to deliver outstanding results In the times of continuous change, stay on track and deliver on your business goals by applying the right testing approach into your Agile environment. At a1qa, we focus on your company’s priorities, helping you set up and conduct Agile release trains based on extensive niche expertise, outsourcing capabilities, and our internal culture of excellence. Additionally, we offer Agile test automation services to enhance testing efforts’ efficiency and streamline them. ### We are proficient in all of the Agile methodologies ![Scrum methodology icon with circular arrow and text Scrum](https://www.a1qa.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/scrum.webp) ![Kanban logo with three vertical workflow columns beside the text Kanban](https://www.a1qa.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/kanban-three-vertical-workflow-columns-beside-text.webp) ![Scrum of Scrums heading for Agile methodology section](https://www.a1qa.com/wp-content/uploads//2020/10/scrum-scrums-heading-agile-methodology.svg) ![Black {less} wordmark logo positioned in the top left on white background](https://www.a1qa.com/wp-content/uploads//2020/10/black-less-wordmark-positioned-top-left-white.svg) ![SAFe logo representing Scaled Agile Framework methodology expertise](https://www.a1qa.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/safe-representing-scaled-agile-framework-methodology.webp) ## With Agile QA and testing in your value chain, you get ![](https://www.a1qa.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/icon-4-2.svg) Faster time-to-market ![](https://www.a1qa.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/icon-1-6.svg) Aligned team members for increased productivity ![](https://www.a1qa.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/icon-3-7.svg) Flexibility and quick adaptability to changing requirements ![](https://www.a1qa.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/icon-5-6.svg) Improved efficiency through test automation ![](https://www.a1qa.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/icon-5-5.svg) Enhanced technical health of the end product ![](https://www.a1qa.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/icon-11-7.svg) Reduced level of organizational stress ## What our clients say ...I’d like to mention the a1qa team’s willingness to adapt to our needs quickly and effectively: despite the significant time difference, the team is virtually always accessible and ready to tackle any urgent task and fulfill any unplanned request within hours. The company is an asset to use when it comes to delivering quality products against tight deadlines. ## Running a large-scale transformation program? a1qa’s experts help you deliver continuous value through the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) testing services. By leveraging Agile principles, we support you in focusing on core competencies when you opt for managed QA services to meet your long-term plans. How do we know? We have successfully integrated our team into an Agile-led program with over 150 participants. ![Agile Testing diagram with Scrum, Kanban, Scrum of Scrums, LeSS, and SAFe](https://www.a1qa.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/img-agile-testing-illustration.svg) ![](https://www.a1qa.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/bg-cards-3.webp) ## How we do it ![](https://www.a1qa.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/icon-13-2.svg) ### Step 1 We introduce the smart Program Increment planning. ![](https://www.a1qa.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/icon-13-5.svg) ### Step 2 We balance the workload between sub-teams to cover all the planned work. ![](https://www.a1qa.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/icon-13-8.svg) ### Step 3 We run program backlog synchronization between all teams to optimize testing efforts. ![](https://www.a1qa.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/icon-14-3.svg) ### Step 4 We provide ongoing all-round technical support and consulting within your program. ![](https://www.a1qa.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/icon-16-6.svg) ### Step 5 We apply customized metrics to make informed decisions and increase release efficiency. ![](https://www.a1qa.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/icon-14-1.svg) ### Step 6 We use an Agile test automation pyramid to mitigate risks at all levels and environments. ![](https://www.a1qa.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/icon-13-9.svg) ### Step 7 We ensure smooth integration into your CI/CD pipeline to minimize manual efforts. ![](https://www.a1qa.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/icon-14-6.svg) ### Step 8 We ascertain the delivery of a viable product after each iteration in line with the functional and non-functional Program Increment requirements. ## How do we perform testing as an Agile team? To help clients roll out high-quality software without missing tight deadlines, a1qa, as an Agile testing services company, has developed a tailored approach to testing: 01 At the beginning of every sprint, we ensure that all the work will be finished by the end of the sprint in order to get a completed increment. 02 To speed up release cycles, we start preparing the testing infrastructure and documentation simultaneously with the development team producing new features. 03 We keep the test documentation model up-to-date and optimize it to support each sprint, as well as maintain records throughout the iteration, following Agile best practices. 04 We run continuous testing to meet the quality gates criteria, including test automation checks and unit/integration testing, and ensure that all the features are implemented as required. 05 We introduce test automation at the early SDLC stages to reduce efforts on regression testing and focus on the exploratory testing of new functionality and user experience, supporting collaboration between testers and developers. 06 We apply Agile testing quadrants when creating a holistic test strategy. 07 We take part in backlog refinement sessions along with the development and business analytics team to get clear requirements, ensuring alignment with customer expectations and minimizing the need for modifications. 08 We run sprint reviews and retrospectives to reflect on the sprint outcomes and identify ways for improvement. ![](https://www.a1qa.com/wp-content/themes/a1qa/dist/assets/images/bg-cta-1.png) Jump-start now! Bring Agile quality assurance services into your delivery cycle. ## We drive Agile implementations within multiple industries ![](https://www.a1qa.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/icon-6-1.svg) eCommerce ![](https://www.a1qa.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/icon-11-8.svg) Media and entertainment ![](https://www.a1qa.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/icon-4-6.svg) Insurance ![](https://www.a1qa.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/icon-11-9.svg) Banking and financial services ![](https://www.a1qa.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/icon-11-3.svg) IT and software development ![](https://www.a1qa.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/icon-9-7.svg) Real estate ![](https://www.a1qa.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/icon-6-5.svg) eHealth ![](https://www.a1qa.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/icon-6-6.svg) Telecom ![](https://www.a1qa.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/icon-6-8.svg) eLearning ![](https://www.a1qa.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/icon-33-4.svg) Automotive and logistics ![](https://www.a1qa.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/icon-5-3.svg) Travel and hospitality ![](https://www.a1qa.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/icon-9-4.svg) Manufacturing ## We use industry-leading tools for test automation, performance, and CI/CD ![](https://www.a1qa.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/bruno.webp) ![](https://www.a1qa.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/insomnia.webp) ![](https://www.a1qa.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/postman.webp) ![ZEPHYR logo with stylized wing-like design forming the letter E](https://www.a1qa.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/zephyr-wing-like-forming-letter.webp) ![Jira logo for communication and reporting tool integration](https://www.a1qa.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/jira-communication-reporting-tool-integration.webp) ![TestRail logo with An Idera, Inc. Company text](https://www.a1qa.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/testrail.webp) ![Docker logo with whale carrying containers above the text docker](https://www.a1qa.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/docker.webp) ![Selenium logo with Se icon and checkmark next to Selenium](https://www.a1qa.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/selenium.webp) ![Cucumber logo with lowercase cucumber text and small gray speech bubble icon](https://www.a1qa.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/cucumber-lowercase-cucumber-text-small-gray-speech.webp) ![](https://www.a1qa.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/appium.webp) ![splunk> software platform logo in black lowercase lettering](https://www.a1qa.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/splunk-software-platform-black-lowercase-lettering.webp) ![APACHE JMeter™ logo with black feather icon for test automation tool](https://www.a1qa.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/apache-jmeter-black-feather-test-automation-tool.webp) ![Jenkins logo with butler illustration and the text Jenkins](https://www.a1qa.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/jenkins-butler-illustration-text-jenkins.webp) ![aws logo with curved smile arrow beneath the letters](https://www.a1qa.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/aws.webp) We always choose the right Agile methodology to support your transformation program. Our flexible teams of passionate QA specialists ensure the ongoing testing process, help you adapt the solution to emerging market demands and roll out quality end product able to stand the test of time. Vitaly Prus, Head of testing department at a1qa ![Black-and-white portrait of a business professional speaking and gesturing during a presentation](https://www.a1qa.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/black-white-portrait-business-professional-speaking.webp) ## Related cases ## The key differentiators of our Agile software testing services ![](https://www.a1qa.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/icon-7-1.svg) Scalable teams of passionate QA engineers, located globally ![](https://www.a1qa.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/icon-3-4.svg) A track record of successfully completed Agile testing programs ![](https://www.a1qa.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/icon-10-5.svg) The unique Aquality Automation solution, created in-house by a1qa ![](https://www.a1qa.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/icon-10-4.svg) A one-stop shop to cover all quality aspects of your software product ## Frequently asked questions Agile QA includes continuous testing, early-stage automation, sprint-aligned test planning, test documentation updates, and close collaboration with development teams. These practices ensure that quality is ensured at each software iteration. QA specialists are an important part of Agile development teams, participating in backlog refinement, sprint planning, and retrospectives. They work alongside developers and analysts to ensure requirements are met and improvements are continuous. Yes. Through automation, minimization of late-stage defects, and integration of QA into each sprint, Agile testing reduces the need for rework and lengthy regression cycles, making the development project more efficient and cost-effective. Agile QA ensures that quality assurance keeps pace with rapid development. It supports continuous delivery and helps teams adapt to changes and release high-performing products faster, with less stress and greater confidence. Continuous testing involves testing consistently during the development lifespan as new code is added rather than delaying it for a final sprint review. This approach runs ongoing automated and manual scripts to find issues quickly and keep the team informed in real-time. In comparison, testing only at the end of a sprint creates a bottleneck that stalls feedback and raises the chance of defects persisting in the next cycle. We leverage feature coverage, defect density and leakage ratios, test run speed, automated test depth, etc. alongside sprint-specific targets like actual versus planned test outcomes. They give stakeholders insight into the testing timeline and build quality. Our specialists take a lead role in sprint reviews by confirming that finished features align with acceptance rules and reporting any quality threats or existing defects. During retrospectives, we share data on testing performance, defect patterns, and workflow leaks, assisting the team in finding better ways to work. Agile testing can be managed for dispersed teams via collaborative software and flexible schedules. We coordinate through overlapping hours to keep testing moving, and if necessary, we are always ready to adjust our work schedule to support our clients and resolve issues ASAP. This facilitates uninterrupted progress and around-the-clock quality checks without compromising the speed of the Agile framework. We anchor test artifacts to user stories, test cases, and specific sprint changes, so QA engineers update them as part of their daily work during each sprint. Our specialists check and refine them during test execution, sprint reviews, and retrospectives to reflect the latest changes. This keeps the documentation perfectly matched with the software as it continues to evolve. We check upcoming user stories to uncover hidden details, edge cases, and technical threats prior to implementation, clarifying feedback, helping define acceptance criteria, and mapping out how functionality will be validated. This ensures that every requirement is ready for the next sprint.