Level 4 - Software Testing Apprenticeship
7 days ago
Are you a natural problem solver who enjoys learning about the latest technologies? Want to earn a valuable industry qualification and gain experience with an organisation that helps businesses to transform their operations through tech? If so, read on
Our apprenticeship programme is supported by the Aerospace, Defence and Security business, which develops and delivers digital solutions for UK public and private sector clients. Software Testing helps our customer to understand if their products meet specified requirements and to identify defects (bugs) to ensure the final product is defect-free and a quality product. If you enjoy giving an independent and objective view of problems, can offer suggestions on how to tackle problems, and help others understand the risk of using or selling their products to improve their business, we need you If you decide a career in Software Testing is for you, we will support your decision by offering you an 18-month structured learning programme and real-world experience, leading to a L4 apprenticeship.
**The Position**:
Sopra Steria have an opportunity for a Software Tester apprentice to support one of our National Security accounts within the Gloucestershire area.
If you decide to take your first step on the testing career ladder, we will support your decision by offering you an 18-month structured learning programme and real-world experience, leading to a L4 apprenticeship.
You will assist our software testers understand if our customers products meet specified requirements and to identify defects (bugs) to ensure the final product is defect-free and a quality product. In addition, you will have the opportunity for continued learning by accessing our learning hub, local networking events and attending security related courses. On completion, you will also have access to our IGNITE talent development and mentoring programme.
Our account is a collaborative, friendly, and a supportive environment, with colleagues who possess a diverse range of academic and vocational expertise and can provide you with real world advice in a customer facing role.
**Role and Responsibilities**:
You will assist one of our National Security accounts in support of securing our client’s digital estate in Gloucestershire. We will provide you with the skills you need to build a foundation of knowledge, on which you can build and grow. Just a few things you could be helping us with include:
- Analyse test objectives to design and prepare a test plan that aligns with a test strategy.
- Design and build test cases, test scripts/procedures, and define expected results to meet the test scope coverage criteria.
- Conduct a variety of different software test types (i.e., functional, non-functional, white box/structural and change-related), implementing and interpreting test scripts using agreed methods and standards.
- Conduct and support testing at different test levels (e.g., unit testing, component integration testing, system testing, system integration testing and user acceptance testing).
- Raise defects in line with organisational policy at any point in the test process and progress them through to successful completion.
**Desired Qualities, Skills and Knowledge**:
- Comfortable in single or multiple groups to discuss problem and find solutions.
- An analytical mindset.
- A creative thinker who can think “outside the box” to find solutions from different angles.
- Has a passion for all types of technology and learning how it that technology works.
**Pay & further details**:
- Salary: £22,000 - £24,000
- Apprenticeship Duration: 18 months
- Location: Cheltenham
- Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week
**Eligibility Criteria**:
- Clearance requirements: Must be willing to undergo government security clearance, ergo must be age 18 by apprenticeship start date.
- Nationality requirements:
- Must be a UK National or have a naturalisation certificate
- Must be a UK resident for 4 out of the last 5 years
- Must be available to attend an assessment centre on 28/10/22
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