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Apprentice Software Tester

Employer
COMPASS GROUP, UK AND IRELAND LIMITED
Location
Parklands Court 24 Parklands, Birmingham Great Park, Rubery, B45 9PZ
Salary
£20,000.00 annually
Closing date
30 Jun 2022

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Specialism
Engineering
Sector
Technology
Role Type
Apprenticeship, Higher
Start Date
July
Duration
Permanent
What will the apprentice be doing?

This role will be primarily based in the Compass UK&I offices in Birmingham within the Quality Assurance Test Team. Based within the team at the Midlands Head Office - Parklands, tasks could include, but not limited to the following:
  • The ability to understand and analyse technical documentation and have an awareness of quality requirements for software development projects
  • Translate functional requirements and specifications into detailed test cases
  • Writing your own Test Plans and Status Reports
  • Running daily triages during test execution phase
  • Perform manual testing for a range of software products
  • Document test strategy and approach
  • Execute test cases and analyse results
  • Reporting, logging, tracking and managing defects in Azure Dev Ops
  • Work with cross-functional teams to ensure quality throughout the software development lifecycle
  • Identify and escalate any risks and issues where appropriate

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

Alongside your day-to-day duties, you will complete Software Tester Level 4 Apprenticeship. This is a nationally recognised qualification, and the primary objective of a Software Tester is all about playing a key part of the project life cycle, from a quality and testing perspective and be the driving force behind making efficiency improvements and building strong relationships. You will be supported through this qualification by your personal tutor who will visit you at your place of work every 6-10 weeks. You are not expected to complete any of your Apprenticeship work outside of your normal working hours and will be given set time each week to complete your work.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

You will be encouraged to develop your career progression through the apprenticeship program.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Administrative skills, Logical, Team working, Initiative

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English Language (Grade 4 / C) Desired
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4 / C) Desired

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