Answers to the most common questions about our QA services
General Questions
What exactly does Mantis EVN do?
Mantis EVN provides expert QA engineers who integrate quickly into your existing development team to manage all aspects of quality assurance, including manual, automation, mobile, load/performance, regression, usability, functional, AI, and web app testing.
Where is your team located?
Our QA engineers are based in Yerevan, Armenia, working collaboratively in our dedicated office.
Onboarding and Process
How quickly can we onboard your QA engineers?
Typically, onboarding is completed within 2-3 days. From the moment you decide to work with us, our engineers will be integrated into your Slack and start testing immediately.
Do we need to provide any specific training or documentation?
No. Our engineers require zero hand-holding. They are trained to quickly familiarize themselves with your product independently.
Working Model & Flexibility
Do we need to commit to long-term contracts?
No, there are no mandatory contract lengths. You can engage us for one month, one year, or longer—whatever suits your needs best.
Can we scale the number of QA engineers as our project grows?
Absolutely. You have full flexibility to scale your QA team up or down, depending on your requirements.
What types of engagement models do you offer?
We offer full-time, part-time, and hourly engagement models. You choose the most suitable option for your project.
Cost & Efficiency
How does Mantis EVN compare cost-wise to hiring an in-house QA team?
Typically, you can save up to 40% compared to hiring a full-time in-house QA engineer in the US. You avoid extra costs such as overhead, benefits, and equipment expenses.
Is outsourcing QA to Mantis EVN as effective as an in-house team?
Our embedded model ensures seamless integration with your team, matching or exceeding the effectiveness of in-house QA teams. Our specialists are trained to act as fully integrated team members rather than external consultants.
Tools and Technologies
What QA tools do your engineers use?
Our team is proficient with industry-leading tools such as Playwright, Testim, Appium, Cursor, JMeter, and others.
Do you have your own testing devices?
Yes, we maintain an extensive in-house device lab, including the latest iOS, Android devices, Windows, macOS, visionOS, watchOS, and more.
Services and Expertise
Do you perform both manual and automated testing?
Yes, we offer comprehensive manual and automation testing tailored specifically to your product’s needs.
What’s included in your “Rapid Health Check” package?
It includes an intensive exploratory testing session aimed at identifying critical and high-priority bugs and UI/UX issues, providing immediate actionable insights.
How is exploratory testing beneficial to my product?
Exploratory testing helps quickly identify hidden defects, UX issues, and critical bugs that traditional scripted tests might miss, ensuring a higher-quality user experience.
QA and Product Development
Can your QA engineers help in product feature planning?
Yes, our engineers proactively contribute ideas, improvements, and feature considerations, acting as product-minded team members.
We already have QA engineers; can Mantis EVN still add value?
Absolutely. Many of our clients initially had QA teams but significantly benefited from the fresh perspective, structured processes, and specialized expertise that our engineers brought into their existing teams.
Communication and Reporting
How will communication and reporting be handled?
Communication primarily occurs via Slack and regular meetings as needed. Detailed reports, including test results and identified issues, will be provided frequently and as required by your project schedule.
Who will be our main contact point?
Each client has a dedicated QA engineer who acts as the main contact, ensuring streamlined and effective communication.
Security and Confidentiality
How do you handle data security and confidentiality?
We follow stringent data security protocols and sign comprehensive NDAs with all our clients. Data protection and confidentiality are among our top priorities.
Will you adhere to our internal security policies and compliance standards?
Absolutely. Our team adapts to your internal policies and compliance requirements seamlessly.
Engagement & Next Steps
How can we get started with Mantis EVN?
Simply book a free consultation through our website, and we’ll guide you through a quick, straightforward onboarding process.
Can we trial your services first before a full commitment?
Yes, we offer options like our Rapid Health Check or a two-week free trial period to let you experience our service quality firsthand before any long-term commitment.
