Apprentice Software Tester

Opportunity information

Salary £23000 per year
Duration 15 months
Advert closing date 21/04/2023

Description

An opportunity to join a small, successful software business leading the way in e-commerce and business solutions for the passenger car tyre market.

Learning everything from planning & designing tests, executing those tests, recording the results of those tests and if need be creating quality defects (bugs) in our Azure Devops management system.

You will work closely with a very friendly team, consisting of Developers & Business Product representatives, while being mentored and supported by a more experienced tester.

By the time you have completed your apprenticeship you will have a firm grounding in all aspects of manual web testing from unit testing through to live testing, enabling you to improve our customers end user experience.

Entry requirements
- A minimum of grade C or above in GCSE Maths and English

**Skills Required**:
Good communication skills

IT skills

Problem solving and analytical skills

Determine, manage and escalate problems

**Personal Qualities**:
Amiable, team player

Attention to detail

Able to manage own time

Training to be provided

You will undertake the ground-breaking Apprentify Software Tester Level 4 apprenticeship.

We have designed our programme to offer you a distinct route into your career path and specialise in areas such as designing and preparing test plans and conducting software testing as appropriate to ensure that software is fit for purpose. Testers will document and report the results of testing activities. They have a good understanding of the software lifecycle and software development practices.

During the 15 months of training, you will learn the most up-to-date theory and industry practice across 7 carefully structured Modules covering the duties that are required as a Software Tester:
Review software requirements and specifications for software functionality and security.

Design test strategies for projects.

Designs and builds test cases, test scripts, and test procedures, with expected results.

Develop and collect representative and realistic test data.

Conducts a range of different software testing types.

Accurately records the outcomes of test activities and maintains accurate test records and reports.

Assess test results against expected results and acceptance criteria

Present and communicate results effectively using appropriate communication styles and media.

Comply with legislation and internal/external standards related to software testing and software security.

Complete allocated tasks in accordance with the organisation’s reporting and quality systems

Operates within service level agreements

Things to consider
- Competive salary + annual profit related bonus
- 26 days holiday + bank holidays
- Flexible working hours
- Hybrid working
- Health and dental scheme

Skills required

Future prospects

Hours per week 37.5
Working week Monday - Friday (hybrid)
Apprenticeship standard Digital marketer (Level 3)

Macclesfield, Cheshire, England, SK10 2NG