L4 Software Tester Apprentice (AN Computing Ltd)

• Collaborate with the project team to understand project requirements and objectives. Develop detailed test plans that outline the scope, test objectives, and test strategies
• Create and maintain comprehensive test cases, test scripts, and test data that cover various aspects of the software, including functionality, performance, security, and usability
• Execute test cases and record test results systematically. Identify defects, track them in a defect tracking system, and work with developers to ensure timely resolution
• Conduct regression testing to verify that software changes and updates do not introduce new defects or negatively impact existing functionality
• Contribute to test automation efforts by creating and maintaining automated test scripts using relevant tools and frameworks
• Maintain detailed documentation of test plans, test cases, and test results. Ensure that testing processes are well-documented and easily accessible to team members
• Actively participate in code reviews and provide feedback to developers regarding code quality and potential issues
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers, product managers, and business analysts, end users, to ensure a shared understanding of project requirements and quality goals
• Stay updated on industry best practices and emerging testing methodologies. Suggest process improvements to enhance the overall quality assurance process
• Generate and distribute test reports to project stakeholders, including management, to communicate the status of testing efforts and any identified issues

Estio apprenticeship training programmes are delivered virtually by our fully qualified and industry experienced training team. Using their expert knowledge, we’ve purposefully built our programmes around the real-world use of modern technology, so that the skills we create can be directly applied in the workplace.

Throughout the apprenticeship learners receive coaching, help and guidance from a dedicated team who are there to ensure they get the most from their work experience.

Successful completion of this apprenticeship gives you an accredited Level 4 Software Tester, with training in how to:

• Ensure that the software used within your business operates as intended
• Design and prepare test plans and conduct software testing as appropriate to ensure your software is fit for purpose
• Collect and interpret the results of testing and make appropriate recommendations
• Understand the software lifecycle and apply software development practices
• Document and report test results
• Store, manage and share test data in a secure manner

This apprenticeship will be a fixed term contract.