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10 OKR examples for Test Engineer

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What are Test Engineer OKRs?

The OKR acronym stands for Objectives and Key Results. It's a goal-setting framework that was introduced at Intel by Andy Grove in the 70s, and it became popular after John Doerr introduced it to Google in the 90s. OKRs helps teams has a shared language to set ambitious goals and track progress towards them.

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 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.

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AI feedback for OKRs in Tability

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Test Engineer OKRs examples

We've added many examples of Test Engineer Objectives and Key Results, but we did not stop there. Understanding the difference between OKRs and projects is important, so we also added examples of strategic initiatives that relate to the OKRs.

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
  • TaskDevelop script for selected automated tests
  • TaskIdentify key tests suitable for automation
  • TaskImplement and validate the automated tests
  • KRFinalize and establish 80% test automation by the end of the objective's period
  • TaskIdentify key functionalities requiring automated testing
  • TaskDevelop and implement desired automated tests
  • TaskReview and troubleshoot test results regularly
  • KRImprove test coverage with automation to 70% by end of the second month
  • TaskDevelop and implement automated testing strategies
  • TaskConsistently review and adjust strategies to reach 70% coverage
  • TaskIdentify crucial areas lacking sufficient test coverage

OKRs to enhance the efficiency of our testing processes

  • ObjectiveEnhance the efficiency of our testing processes
  • KRReduce average testing time per module by 30%
  • TaskTrain staff in rapid, effective testing techniques
  • TaskImplement automated testing methods for efficiency
  • TaskPrioritize essential features for focused testing
  • KRIncrease automated testing coverage by 25%
  • TaskIdentify areas lacking sufficient automated testing coverage
  • TaskMonitor and adjust tests for optimum coverage
  • TaskImplement new automated tests in identified areas
  • KRReduce bugs discovered post-release by 15%
  • TaskIncrease developer training on bug detection and resolution
  • TaskImplement stringent pre-release quality checks and tests
  • TaskEnhance peer code review process

OKRs to enhance the efficiency of our software testing suite

  • ObjectiveEnhance the efficiency of our software testing suite
  • KRIncrease the speed of test execution by 25%
  • TaskOptimize code base to reduce unnecessary testing steps
  • TaskUtilize faster test automation tools and frameworks
  • TaskImplement parallel testing to distribute tests across different machines
  • KRReduce software test suite setup time by 15%
  • TaskImplement automated test setup protocols
  • TaskOptimize code for greater setup efficiency
  • TaskReduce redundant or unnecessary tests
  • KRDecrease bug identification time by 20%
  • TaskImplement automated testing tools for routine bug discovery
  • TaskUse dedicated bug tracking systems to report issues
  • TaskConduct regular training for staff in debugging techniques

OKRs to reduce the frequency of rollbacks following system releases

  • ObjectiveReduce the frequency of rollbacks following system releases
  • KRInitiate feedback loop to understand and rectify 100% of rollback reasons each release
  • TaskImplement regular meetings to review and analyze rollback reasons
  • TaskDevelop and execute improvement strategies to rectify rollback issues
  • TaskIdentify and document all rollback reasons from the latest release
  • KRImplement monitoring checks to catch 90% of release issues within first 48 hours
  • TaskDevelop and implement automated system checks
  • TaskEstablish quick and efficient incident response procedures
  • TaskDefine key functionality areas for intense monitoring post release
  • KRDecrease rollbacks by 20% through improving pre-release testing protocols
  • TaskTrain team on advanced testing strategies
  • TaskIncrease frequency of software testing cycles
  • TaskImplement strict pre-release 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
  • TaskConduct thorough bug detection in each assigned project
  • TaskGenerate comprehensive bug reports for management
  • TaskDocument and categorize each identified bug
  • KRComplete three advanced courses in manual and automation testing with at least 85% score
  • TaskResearch and enroll in manual and automation testing courses
  • TaskConsistently study course materials for understanding
  • TaskAchieve 85% or more on all course exams
  • KRIncrease testing speed by 30% without sacrificing quality of test results
  • TaskStreamline test procedures to eliminate redundancies
  • TaskTrain staff on efficiency and time management tactics
  • TaskImplement automation for repetitive test procedures

OKRs to enhance QA analysis of each MCSS in the test repository

  • ObjectiveEnhance QA analysis of each MCSS in the test repository
  • KRConduct comprehensive audit of 100% of MCSS within the first two weeks
  • TaskBegin conducting MCSS audits
  • TaskIdentify all areas requiring MCSS audit
  • TaskDevelop detailed auditing schedule
  • KRDevelop and implement a new QA evaluation process to improve test effectiveness
  • TaskIdentify issues and limitations of the current QA evaluation process
  • TaskImplement and monitor the new QA evaluation method
  • TaskDevelop a more efficient, innovative QA evaluation process
  • KRIdentify and decrease test failures by 20% through improved test accuracy
  • TaskImplement training on improved testing techniques
  • TaskDevelop more accurate testing protocols or methods
  • TaskAnalyze current test failures to identify common issues

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
  • TaskUpdate and maintain feature documentation regularly
  • TaskAllocate development tasks efficiently among the team
  • TaskOutline and prioritize planned features for development
  • KRDesign a detailed roadmap for the framework development by week 2
  • TaskIdentify essential features for the framework development
  • TaskAllocate resources and assign roles for tasks
  • TaskEstablish a timeline for each development phase
  • KRConduct three training sessions to enhance team familiarity with the new framework
  • TaskConduct post-training follow-up for feedback
  • TaskDevelop comprehensive training material on the new framework
  • TaskSchedule three team training sessions

OKRs to enhance knowledge and skills in unit test learning process

  • ObjectiveEnhance knowledge and skills in unit test learning process
  • KRObtain a professional certification in unit testing from an established tech organization
  • TaskResearch established tech organizations that offer unit testing certifications
  • TaskEnroll in the selected professional certification program
  • TaskStudy for and pass the certification examination
  • KRComplete three comprehensive online courses on unit testing methodologies and practices
  • TaskEnroll and start the online courses
  • TaskComplete all coursework and assessments on time
  • TaskSelect three thorough online courses about unit testing methodologies
  • KRDevelop and execute unit tests for ten distinct functions in current project
  • TaskRun and analyze results of tests
  • TaskDevelop unit tests for the functions
  • TaskIdentify ten key functions within the project

OKRs to implement unit-testing in Mid-Office

  • ObjectiveImplement unit-testing in Mid-Office
  • KRDevelop a comprehensive unit testing plan within 4 weeks
  • TaskSchedule and delegate testing tasks
  • TaskIdentify all functionalities for testing
  • TaskDraft a detailed unit testing procedure
  • KRTrain the team on unit-testing best practices and tools by 6 weeks
  • TaskSchedule and conduct weekly team training sessions for 6 weeks
  • TaskDevelop a comprehensive training program on unit-testing practices
  • TaskIdentify appropriate unit-testing software and tools for training
  • KRAchieve 80% code coverage with unit tests by the end of the quarter
  • TaskWrite effective tests for identified sections
  • TaskIdentify sections of code lacking unit tests
  • TaskRegularly run and adjust tests for improvement

OKRs to enhance performance testing for v2 services

  • ObjectiveEnhance performance testing for v2 services
  • KRImprove system ability to handle peak load by 30%
  • TaskOptimize current system code for better efficiency
  • TaskImplement load balancing techniques across the servers
  • TaskIncrease server capacity to handle increased load
  • KRIdentify and reduce service response time by 20%
  • TaskAnalyze current service response times
  • TaskImplement solutions to enhance service speed by 20%
  • TaskIdentify bottlenecks and inefficiencies in service delivery
  • KRAchieve 100% test coverage for all v2 services
  • TaskImplement and run newly developed tests
  • TaskIdentify and create additional tests needed
  • TaskReview current test coverage for all v2 services

Test 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

Having too many OKRs is the #1 mistake that teams make when adopting the framework. The problem with tracking too many competing goals is that it will be hard for your team to know what really matters.

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

Setting good goals can be challenging, but without regular check-ins, your team will struggle to make progress. We recommend that you track your OKRs weekly to get the full benefits from the framework.

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.

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AI feedback for OKRs in Tability

Your quarterly OKRs should be tracked weekly if you want to get all the benefits of the OKRs framework. Reviewing progress periodically has several advantages:

Spreadsheets are enough to get started. Then, once you need to scale you can use Tability to save time with automated OKR dashboards, data connectors, and actionable insights.

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More Test Engineer OKR templates

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