Software Tester Apprentice
- Recruiter
- Reallymoving Com Ltd
- Location
- Eclipse Court 14b, Chequer Street, St. Albans, AL1 3YD
- Salary
- £15,000.00 annually
- Posted
- 17 Feb 2021
- Closes
- 15 Mar 2021
- Ref
- VAC001683109
- Specialism
- Engineering
- Sector
- Technology
- Role Type
- Apprenticeship, Higher
- Start Date
- March
- Duration
- Permanent
We are looking for someone that can bring creativity, lateral thinking, flare and a new perspective to an already successful team.
Alongside studying for the Software Test Apprenticeship, the apprentice will help test the functionality of website changes from a user perspective. They will have the opportunity to get involved in developing new website features from design through to implementation on the live site.
Your duties and responsibilities:
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills
Personal qualities
Desired qualifications
Future prospects
It is intended that this apprenticeship will lead to a long-term permanent position.
Things to consider
The Apprenticeship National Minimum Wage guide (ANMW): https://www.gov.uk/national-minimum-wage-rates
Alongside studying for the Software Test Apprenticeship, the apprentice will help test the functionality of website changes from a user perspective. They will have the opportunity to get involved in developing new website features from design through to implementation on the live site.
Your duties and responsibilities:
- You will be guided by the Test Manager to help complete testing tasks on behalf of the team
- You will assist in developing testing plans for testing forms/pages across desktop, mobile and tablet devices. This may involve automating some aspects of the testing process, as the majority of testing is currently carried out manually
- You will test according to these plans and report any problems, liaising with the software developers where necessary, and seeing changes through to implementation
- There will be the chance to get involved in the planning of a project, doing your bit to help ensure that only quality software is deployed into our live systems and is thoroughly tested throughout the software development life cycle
- On the job learning will form a strong part of this role, which will be backed with the formal training through the apprenticeship course
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills
- Good problem-solving skills with attention to detail
- IT literate and competent with MS Office suite
- Strong teamwork skills, but with the ability to work autonomously
Personal qualities
- Desire to work in a small, but growing business and therefore flexible to new demands
- Good time management
- Self-motivation
Desired qualifications
- 5 GCSEs grades A*-C/9-4 or equivalent (including English and maths)
- A-levels or equivalent
Future prospects
It is intended that this apprenticeship will lead to a long-term permanent position.
Things to consider
The Apprenticeship National Minimum Wage guide (ANMW): https://www.gov.uk/national-minimum-wage-rates