Kallidus

Kallidus is a leading provider of learning, performance, and talent management solutions, designed to support the development and success of employees in organizations

Overview

Kallidus is a comprehensive HR and learning software provider that supports businesses across various sectors. They offer an all-in-one platform that includes solutions for learning and development, talent attraction, performance management, compliance, eLearning, and employee engagement. Their products enhance the employee lifecycle, from onboarding to offboarding, and are trusted by organizations globally. Kallidus emphasizes creating a positive employee experience and driving business performance through innovative, people-focused technology solutions.

About the Project

Business Challenges

Kallidus faced a critical challenge in maintaining the quality and efficiency of its Human Resource Management product as it scaled in complexity. The manual QA process was inefficient, time-consuming, and inconsistent, unable to match the fast-paced software development cycle, leading to delays and integration difficulties.

Manual Testing Bottlenecks and Inconsistencies

The reliance on manual testing was one of the major obstacles hindering Kallidus’ QA process. As the software grew, manual testing became slower and more error-prone, increasing the risk of missed bugs and defects. This inconsistency resulted in delays in development cycles and ultimately prolonged release times. The lack of automation also made it difficult for the team to scale their efforts, causing an ongoing strain on resources and leading to workflow inefficiencies across teams.

Absence of a Scalable Testing Framework

Without a standardized and scalable testing framework, Kallidus struggled to adapt their QA practices to evolving business requirements. The introduction of new features and updates further complicated testing efforts, with no efficient way to ensure the stability of the software during its growth. This absence of a scalable testing solution hindered the company’s ability to integrate changes smoothly and maintain consistent quality across different releases. As a result, testing became a bottleneck in the development pipeline, reducing overall agility and flexibility.

Integration Challenges in a DevOps Environment

Kallidus’ existing QA tools were disconnected from their development processes, leading to fragmented workflows and inefficiencies. In a fast-moving DevOps environment, this disjointed integration created delays and made it difficult to ensure continuous testing throughout the development lifecycle. Without seamless integration of QA into the development pipeline, maintaining quality while also keeping up with development speed was nearly impossible. This created further challenges in delivering timely, high-quality software releases aligned with business goals.

Business Solutions

Sprint Synergy implemented a comprehensive testing strategy for Kallidus, focusing on automation, pipeline integration, and efficient collaboration between QA and development teams to improve the software development lifecycle.

Custom Automation Framework

Sprint Synergy developed a tailored Automation Framework from the ground up, specifically designed to suit Kallidus’ unique needs. This allowed the client to automate repetitive testing tasks, significantly reducing manual intervention. By automating time-consuming tests, Kallidus was able to improve accuracy, speed, and scalability, leading to faster and more reliable software updates. This automation became a key factor in streamlining the QA process.

Integrated Test Pipelines and QA Tools

We integrated Test Pipelines and QA Management tools directly into the development process, fostering seamless collaboration between QA and development teams. The implementation of automated testing pipelines enabled continuous integration and deployment, maintaining high software quality even in a fast-paced environment. This integration provided Kallidus with a scalable, efficient system that aligned QA practices with their DevOps framework, ensuring smooth operations moving forward.

Results

By implementing comprehensive testing methods like Regression, Smoke, and Sanity Testing, Sprint Synergy ensured that the software functions correctly after updates or integrations. This leads to fewer bugs and a more reliable product, which is crucial in HRM software where data accuracy and system reliability are paramount. Creating and integrating Test Pipelines and QA Management tools streamline the testing process. This efficiency reduces the time and resources needed for testing, leading to faster development cycles and quicker implementation of new features or fixes. Developing pipelines for automated testing supported continuous integration and deployment. This approach allows quicker and more frequent updates to the HRM system, ensuring it can rapidly adapt to changing HR needs and regulatory requirements. Furthermore, Enhanced testing and quality assurance protocols mitigate the risks associated with software failures, which in the context of HRM can include sensitive data breaches or compliance violations.In summary, these improvements contribute to building a robust, efficient, and user-friendly HRM system that can significantly enhance the overall functionality and reliability of HR processes which helped Kallidus cross new milestones of the business growth.