Software Tester Apprentice

Purpose  
 
The purpose of this role is to support the quality, reliability, and ongoing improvement of the company’s software products through structured testing and quality assurance activities. 

Key Responsibilities

Work as part of a multi-disciplinary development team  Support quality assurance activities across projects and new development work. Follow agreed testing standards, processes, and documentation. Communicate findings clearly and objectively to development. teams.  Manage tasks in line with agreed priorities and deadlines. 

Testing Responsibilities 

Execute functional, regression, and exploratory testing against requirements.  Create, maintain, and update test plans and test cases.  Log defects clearly, including steps to reproduce and expected outcomes.  Review documentation and provide feedback on upcoming releases.  Support troubleshooting and investigation of software issues.  Technical development.  Gain experience working in GIT and .NET environments.  Support the development of automated testing capability over time.  Contribute to the continuous improvement of QA processes and practices. 

Training:

This role is offered as a Level 4 apprenticeship. The employee is required to: 

Complete all off-the-job training and study requirements  Engage fully with training provider sessions, reviews, and assessments  Apply apprenticeship learning in the workplace  Off-the-job training time is included within contracted working hours and is paid at the normal rate of pay.  Training sessions are delivered virtually (remote).

Training Outcome:

The role offers long term security and the opportunity to progress into a permanent position.

Employer Description:

Stopford is an international multi-disciplinary consultancy, engineering design and project management services company founded in the UK in 1982. We work with companies around the world in emerging and existing industries, our ambition is to lead the way in engineering a sustainable world through the transition to a low carbon economy.

Working Hours :
Monday- Friday 8.30am- 5.00pm with 1-hour unpaid lunch. Training time is included and paid within the working week.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Interest in software testing,Willingness to learn