Apprentice Software Tester

Job Role:

You will be responsible to the IT Manager and also be working alongside an experienced software tester who will take on a mentorship role towards you, including managing your day-to-day activities.

You will need to demonstrate strong initiative with sound time management and prioritisation skills for different tasks and projects. The post holder will need to deliver highly competent testing documentation and shall be responsible for testing and managing the documentation for a range of software used.

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

To undertake duties as directed/requested by management to support the delivery and implementation of distinct projects; with focus on the reducing still births nationally and internationally Performing functional, regression, exploratory testing as needed

Capable of performing the following tests:

Functionality, regression, exploratory, validation (including data), smoke, integration/automation, API end-to-end, and UI testing Put in place testing automation where possible Able to effectively work with other departments regularly to test various projects Analyse the requirements and wireframes to prepare the detailed test cases Execute manual test cases and recording the observations Reporting defects using JIRA to track bugs and lifecycle Contribute to documentation of currently running/available services and products Maintain all testing documentation for current projects Ensuring every project and product release is completely and robustly tested to the fullest extent possible Ensuring there is archived documentation of all testing processes for each release Quality assurance for product releases Liaising consistently with the developer(s) and the project manager(s) Engineering the automation of tests that are currently performed manually Testing optimisation (efficiency and robustness) Constant evaluation of current software and test to anticipate future issues Produce maintain and continually improve test strategies for individual projects and the overall organisation

Undertake other duties as may be necessary after consultation with line manager or team leads.

Qualities and Skills: 

A proven interest in technology and software testing and a willingness to develop the skills needed for a career as a software tester Demonstrate excellent communication skills, particularly with highlighting problems, issues, and concerns regarding testing Fast learner and willingness to self-teach (on the companies’ time) methodologies and technologies around software testing Sound knowledge of basic testing principles to different types of tests Background experience or training/education in a testing field

Training:

As part of the Level 4 Software Tester apprenticeship standard, you’ll be registered as a member with the British Computer Society and be on a fast track to an industry recognised qualification and your dedicated industry coach will support you through a blended approach that will include remote, in person, 1-2-1 and group learning.

Training Outcome:

Continued employment and career development. 

Employer Description:
The Perinatal Institute is a national not-for-profit organisation set up to enhance the safety and quality of maternity care. It is a qualified provider of maternity support services, including education and training in standardised maternity records, fetal growth assessment and perinatal audit.

Working Hours :
You will be working 36 hours per week: 2 days from home (Monday + Thursday) 2 days in the office (Tuesday + Wednesday) The above schedule is not permanent and subject to change at the full discretion of the company. Working hours TBC.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience