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tability.ioWhat are Test Automation Engineer OKRs?
The Objective and Key Results (OKR) framework is a simple goal-setting methodology that was introduced at Intel by Andy Grove in the 70s. It became popular after John Doerr introduced it to Google in the 90s, and it's now used by teams of all sizes to set and track ambitious goals at scale.
OKRs are quickly gaining popularity as a goal-setting framework. But, it's not always easy to know how to write your goals, especially if it's your first time using OKRs.
To aid you in setting your goals, we have compiled a collection of OKR examples customized for Test Automation Engineer. Take a look at the templates below for inspiration and guidance.
If you want to learn more about the framework, you can read our OKR guide online.
Test Automation Engineer OKRs examples
You'll find below a list of Objectives and Key Results templates for Test Automation Engineer. We also included strategic projects for each template to make it easier to understand the difference between key results and projects.
Hope you'll find this helpful!
OKRs to increase test automation percentage to 80%
ObjectiveIncrease test automation percentage to 80%
KRImplement 60% of test automation by the end of the first month
Develop script for selected automated tests- Identify key tests suitable for automation
- Implement and validate the automated tests
- KRFinalize and establish 80% test automation by the end of the objective's period
- Identify key functionalities requiring automated testing
- Develop and implement desired automated tests
- Review and troubleshoot test results regularly
- KRImprove test coverage with automation to 70% by end of the second month
- Develop and implement automated testing strategies
- Consistently review and adjust strategies to reach 70% coverage
- Identify crucial areas lacking sufficient test coverage
OKRs to implement a maintainable POM-based test automation framework
- ObjectiveImplement a maintainable POM-based test automation framework
- KRDevelop and document at least 70% of the planned features by week 7
- Update and maintain feature documentation regularly
- Allocate development tasks efficiently among the team
- Outline and prioritize planned features for development
- KRDesign a detailed roadmap for the framework development by week 2
- Identify essential features for the framework development
- Allocate resources and assign roles for tasks
- Establish a timeline for each development phase
- KRConduct three training sessions to enhance team familiarity with the new framework
- Conduct post-training follow-up for feedback
- Develop comprehensive training material on the new framework
- Schedule three team training sessions
OKRs to increase test automation coverage to 80%
- ObjectiveIncrease test automation coverage to 80%
- KRDevelop and implement 20% more automated tests every month
- Identify areas needing additional automated tests
- Integrate tests into existing system
- Write and validate new automations
- KRMaintain less than 5% failure rate in our automated tests
- Provide ongoing team training on test creation
- Implement rigorous quality assurance processes
- Regularly review and update the automated tests
- KRImprove average test execution time by 15%
- Implement more effective test optimization strategies
- Upgrade server hardware to boost processing power
- Train staff in efficient testing procedures
OKRs to implement efficient test automation processes
- ObjectiveImplement efficient test automation processes
- KRReduce manual testing work by 40% through customized automated scripts
- Implement and monitor the automated scripts’ efficacy regularly
- Develop customized automated scripts for these processes
- Identify repeated manual testing processes suitable for automation
- KRSuccessfully automate 70% of all repetitive tests while maintaining accuracy
- Research suitable automation tools or software
- Implement, monitor, and adjust automated processes accordingly
- Identify and catalog all existing repetitive tests
- KRAchieve a 30% decrease in software bugs and glitches through automated testing enhancement
- Regularly evaluate and refine our testing processes
- Train developers in advanced automated testing
- Implement enhanced and rigorous automated testing protocols
OKRs to improve proficiency in manual and automation testing
- ObjectiveImprove proficiency in manual and automation testing
- KRSuccessfully identify and report 90% of bugs in 5 assigned projects
- Conduct thorough bug detection in each assigned project
- Generate comprehensive bug reports for management
- Document and categorize each identified bug
- KRComplete three advanced courses in manual and automation testing with at least 85% score
- Research and enroll in manual and automation testing courses
- Consistently study course materials for understanding
- Achieve 85% or more on all course exams
- KRIncrease testing speed by 30% without sacrificing quality of test results
- Streamline test procedures to eliminate redundancies
- Train staff on efficiency and time management tactics
- Implement automation for repetitive test procedures
OKRs to enhance Quality Assurance automation capacity
- ObjectiveEnhance Quality Assurance automation capacity
- KRImplement automation for at least 70% of previously manually tested scenarios
- Identify primary scenarios for automated testing
- Evaluate automation coverage and effectiveness
- Develop and implement automation scripts
- KRAchieve 80% pass rate for all new automated test scripts
- Implement rigorous script debugging and revision process
- Develop comprehensive and effective automated test scripts
- Train team members on standard script writing
- KRIncrease automation coverage by 30% across all project modules
- Develop and implement automation scripts for these areas
- Monitor and assess the increase in automation coverage
- Identify areas with low automation within project modules
OKRs to achieve quicker releases of the real estate application through automation
- ObjectiveAchieve quicker releases of the real estate application through automation
- KRReduce bugs by 30% using automated testing tools and practices
- Train the team on effective automated testing practices
- Regularly review and improve testing procedures
- Implement automated testing tools in the development process
- KRIncrease deployment frequency by 50% by optimizing the CI/CD pipeline
- Implement performance monitoring for continuous optimization
- Review and streamline the existing CI/CD pipeline
- Automate tests to reduce bottleneck issues
- KRImplement an automated roll-back system to minimize downtime by 40%
- Select and purchase appropriate roll-back system software
- Research available automated roll-back system platforms
- Train staff on roll-back system operations and procedures
OKRs to improve software quality and testing efficiency
- ObjectiveImprove software quality and testing efficiency
- KRImplement automated regression testing on 95% of codebase
- Create and develop automated regression testing scripts
- Implement and regularly run these automated tests on the identified code
- Identify areas of the codebase that can support automated regression testing
- KRIdentify and resolve 90% of bugs before next development phase
- Review code thoroughly for possible bugs
- Establish robust testing procedures for overlooked bugs
- Prioritize and resolve detected bugs efficiently
- KRReduce manual testing time by 60% with increased automation
- Identify repetitive tasks suitable for automation
- Train staff on utilizing automation tools
- Develop and implement automation scripts
How to write your own Test Automation Engineer OKRs
1. Get tailored OKRs with an AI
You'll find some examples below, but it's likely that you have very specific needs that won't be covered.
You can use Tability's AI generator to create tailored OKRs based on your specific context. Tability can turn your objective description into a fully editable OKR template -- including tips to help you refine your goals.
- 1. Go to Tability's plan editor
- 2. Click on the "Generate goals using AI" button
- 3. Use natural language to describe your goals
Tability will then use your prompt to generate a fully editable OKR template.
Watch the video below to see it in action 👇
Option 2. Optimise existing OKRs with Tability Feedback tool
If you already have existing goals, and you want to improve them. You can use Tability's AI feedback to help you.
- 1. Go to Tability's plan editor
- 2. Add your existing OKRs (you can import them from a spreadsheet)
- 3. Click on "Generate analysis"
Tability's Strategy Map makes it easy to see all your org's OKRsTability will scan your OKRs and offer different suggestions to improve them. This can range from a small rewrite of a statement to make it clearer to a complete rewrite of the entire OKR.
You can then decide to accept the suggestions or dismiss them if you don't agree.
Option 3. Use the free OKR generator
If you're just looking for some quick inspiration, you can also use our free OKR generator to get a template.
Unlike with Tability, you won't be able to iterate on the templates, but this is still a great way to get started.
Test Automation Engineer OKR best practices
Generally speaking, your objectives should be ambitious yet achievable, and your key results should be measurable and time-bound (using the SMART framework can be helpful). It is also recommended to list strategic initiatives under your key results, as it'll help you avoid the common mistake of listing projects in your KRs.
Here are a couple of best practices extracted from our OKR implementation guide 👇
Tip #1: Limit the number of key results
The #1 role of OKRs is to help you and your team focus on what really matters. Business-as-usual activities will still be happening, but you do not need to track your entire roadmap in the OKRs.
We recommend having 3-4 objectives, and 3-4 key results per objective. A platform like Tability can run audits on your data to help you identify the plans that have too many goals.
Tip #2: Commit to weekly OKR check-ins
Don't fall into the set-and-forget trap. It is important to adopt a weekly check-in process to get the full value of your OKRs and make your strategy agile – otherwise this is nothing more than a reporting exercise.
Being able to see trends for your key results will also keep yourself honest.
Tip #3: No more than 2 yellow statuses in a row
Yes, this is another tip for goal-tracking instead of goal-setting (but you'll get plenty of OKR examples above). But, once you have your goals defined, it will be your ability to keep the right sense of urgency that will make the difference.
As a rule of thumb, it's best to avoid having more than 2 yellow/at risk statuses in a row.
Make a call on the 3rd update. You should be either back on track, or off track. This sounds harsh but it's the best way to signal risks early enough to fix things.
How to track your Test Automation Engineer OKRs
The rules of OKRs are simple. Quarterly OKRs should be tracked weekly, and yearly OKRs should be tracked monthly. Reviewing progress periodically has several advantages:
- It brings the goals back to the top of the mind
- It will highlight poorly set OKRs
- It will surface execution risks
- It improves transparency and accountability
Spreadsheets are enough to get started. Then, once you need to scale you can use a proper OKR platform to make things easier.
If you're not yet set on a tool, you can check out the 5 best OKR tracking templates guide to find the best way to monitor progress during the quarter.
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