Apprentice Software Tester
- Recruiter
- WNS Global Services
- Location
- Malta House 36-38, Piccadilly, London, W1J 0DP
- Salary
- Competitive salary
- Posted
- 08 Jan 2021
- Closes
- 15 Feb 2021
- Ref
- VAC001675611
- Specialism
- Engineering
- Sector
- Technology
- Role Type
- Apprenticeship, Higher
- Start Date
- February
- Duration
- Permanent
We are looking for a Junior Test Apprentice to join our technology team. You'll be involved in all phases of software development projects from writing scripts to testing code and will have exposure to different technologies as well as exposure to all elements of testing.
We're looking for a driven hard working individual with a real passion for testing; wants to work in a talented team on exciting projects; along with a real drive to use the latest technologies to create innovative products.
Core responsibilities:
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills
Essential:
Desirable:
Personal qualities
Desired qualifications
5 GCSEs at grades A*-C/9-4 (or equivalent) including English Language and maths aredesirable but not essential.
Future prospects
The role offers long-term security and the opportunity to progress into a permanent position.
Things to consider
Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).
For more information please visit: https://www.gov.uk/national-minimum-wage-rates
We're looking for a driven hard working individual with a real passion for testing; wants to work in a talented team on exciting projects; along with a real drive to use the latest technologies to create innovative products.
Core responsibilities:
- Reviewing requirements to ensure they meet QA standards
- Ensuring traceability is maintained through day to day testing
- Testing of new and existing features and/or services required by the business
- Working closely with developers and project team members
- Participating in daily stand-up meetings, retrospectives
- Writing Scripts, reports and updating issues using our chosen issue management software
- Perform manual testing
- Work closely with testing leads
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills
Essential:
- Good communication skills
- Must be computer literate with an enthusiasm for IT and technology
- Have strong organisation and time management skills - be able to multi-task and be a problem solver
Desirable:
- Previous test experience or exposure to testing
- An understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
- A Technology/Maths qualification
Personal qualities
- Motivated and eager to learn
- Ability to work as part of a team and independently
- Must have a can-do attitude with ability to work under pressure, be enthusiastic and proactive
- Hard working and conscientious
Desired qualifications
5 GCSEs at grades A*-C/9-4 (or equivalent) including English Language and maths aredesirable but not essential.
Future prospects
The role offers long-term security and the opportunity to progress into a permanent position.
Things to consider
Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).
For more information please visit: https://www.gov.uk/national-minimum-wage-rates