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  • Graph Template Quality Assurance - IT Quality Assurance Staffing Ratios 2022

    IT Quality Assurance Staffing Ratios 2022

    Staffing levels for IT quality assurance personnel have been relatively steady over the past five years for several reasons, including the new ways in which software is being developed and the varying needs of industry sectors. In this report, we first evaluate recent changes in IT QA staffing levels. We then provide three benchmarks by organization size and by sector: QA staff as a percentage of the IT staff, QA staff as a percentage of the Application Group, and applications per QA staff member. We conclude with recommendations for improving the effectiveness of the QA function within the IT organization.

    February, 2022

  • Graph Template Quality Assurance - New Software Development Methods Keeping QA Staff Growth in Check

    New Software Development Methods Keeping QA Staff Growth in Check

    The traditional IT position dedicated exclusively to quality assurance is most likely a dying breed. With waterfall development being replaced by iterative approaches such as agile, QA is getting rolled into other job positions. This Research Byte examines the reasons for the trend and provides a summary of our full report on IT Quality Assurance Staffing Ratios.

    February, 2022