A Journey to Excellence: The Story of InvestSuite and b.ignited

With fierce competition in fintech, InvestSuite stands out as a beacon of innovation and growth. This fast-growing international company has made its mark by offering investment management and reporting tools to a wide variety of clients, from brokers, banks, life insurers, and pension funds to crypto asset managers. However, with great expansion came new challenges, especially the seamless integration and functionality of their highly customizable products within various IT infrastructures.

The CONTEXT that started the search for a custom solution

Amid the complexity of its operations, InvestSuite ran into several obstacles. They needed help defining their test strategy, and their agile development had to accommodate multiple product groups without a unified test automation strategy. The fact that they needed an adaptable solution to different technologies and client configurations only added to the complexity.

That's when InvestSuite came to us. "We needed expert knowledge to set up a flexible test automation framework, starting from an existing test suite," recalls Indra, InvestSuite's QA Manager. It wasn't just about addressing immediate technical needs; it was about building a foundation for sustainable growth and innovation.

InvestSuite faced several key challenges that necessitated a customized approach:

• Complex Integration Needs: Integrating highly customizable products across diverse IT infrastructures.

• Technical Hurdles: Managing various technologies and client configurations without a unified test automation strategy.

• Need for Adaptability: Requirement for solutions that could adapt to different technologies and operational contexts.

The start of a collaborative JOURNEY

Our collaboration began with a comprehensive audit of the existing test strategy and test automation maturity. With an analytical view, we wanted to redefine InvestSuite's testing landscape. "The collaboration with b.ignited was very smooth, both during the analysis phase and during the actual implementation of the new framework," Indra said, highlighting open communication and a purposeful focus that characterized the collaboration.

The solution was multi-faceted: define a robust testing strategy, design a versatile test automation architecture, develop a framework that would be appropriate for two major projects and implement a suite that would serve as a regression tool for continuous quality assurance. The tools and technologies chosen for this transformation were diverse and powerful, ranging from Java and Spring to RestAssured and Cucumber, all integrated into a cohesive system that promised efficiency and scalability.

Impact

The new test automation framework simplified InvestSuite's testing by using tools like Java, Spring, RestAssured, and Cucumber. This setup improved efficiency, scalability, and quality, helping them keep up with rapid growth

Navigating CHALLENGES together

The journey was not without obstacles. InvestSuite's projects were diverse, used different technologies and required highly customizable testing approaches. However, b.ignited's expertise turned these challenges into opportunities. "b.ignited took the time to listen to the exact problem we wanted to solve and above that, even in the technology of our choice," Indra says, "reflecting on the tailored strategy that emerged from our collaboration."

The implementation phase was a testament to our commitment to meet expectations. Test reporting was enhanced so that it was easily accessible and understandable. The

automated notifications for failing tests made it easy to respond quickly to problems. "We got what we needed: expert advice and a piece of the implementation puzzle. We even hired someone through their recommendation," Indra added, emphasizing the added value of our collaboration.

Client Feedback

"b.ignited took the time to understand the exact challenges we faced and worked closely with us to address them using our preferred technology. Their dedication to tailoring a strategy specific to our needs truly reflected the depth of our collaboration." – Indra, QA Manager at InvestSuite

A transformative RESULT

InvestSuite now has a flexible, robust test automation framework that is not just a solution, but a strategic asset for future growth. "b.ignited analyzed what we had in terms of test automation, with a clear proposal for improvement and a plan of action. “We are now using and expanding the new flexible automation framework they set up for us," Indra says proudly.

This story is more than a case study of overcoming technical challenges; it is a story about partnership, innovation, and strategic foresight. It is about two teams joining forces to not only solve immediate problems but also pave the way for future successes. As InvestSuite continues to evolve, the foundation laid by b.ignited ensures that its journey to excellence is a smooth one.