Test Analyst Apprentice
University of Oxford
Oxford, OX1 2JD
Closes in 6 days (Monday 7 October at 11:59pm)
Posted on 9 September 2024
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Summary
As a Test Analyst Apprentice you will work in the IT Services Department at The University of Oxford. You will ensure the high quality of software products, and digital system solutions through establishing appropriate test environments and planning, designing and conducting structured system functionality tests and performance tests.
- Annual wage
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£32,332 a year
Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
Salary will be offered in alignment with Grade 6 – £32,332 – £38,205
- Training course
- Digital and technology solutions specialist (integrated degree) (level 7)
- Hours
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The University of Oxford is offering a 30 month contract, of which 24 months will be assigned to the apprenticeship.
Apprentices are expected to work 5 days a week Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm with a 30 minute lunch break.
37 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Monday 6 January
- Duration
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2 Years
- Positions available
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Work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
As a Test Analyst apprentice, you will have the opportunity to:
- Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams and university stakeholders to conduct comprehensive testing and enhance software products.
- Develop robust test plans for software enhancements and system modifications, ensuring quality assurance throughout the development lifecycle.
- Lead the identification and resolution of defects, maintaining the integrity of software systems and user experience.
- Define end-to-end testing for projects, contributing to project success through meticulous testing methodologies.
- Develop your skills across technology domains by experiencing projects that are delivering solutions with software, infrastructure, data management, and security.
- Engage in continuous professional development by participating in formal training programs and on-the-job learning initiatives.
Develop skills to create effective test plans for software developments and system changes. - With support, create test conditions based on the documented requirements and using the appropriate formal test techniques
Assist in leading and coordinating defect identification and resolution - Assist in defining scope of end-to-end testing on projects of small / medium size
- Work towards assessing and performing regression testing needs for upgrade projects
With support, build new and maintain existing regression test packs - Play a crucial role in supporting and ensuring the quality and reliability of our software applications, systems, and infrastructure
Work closely with our experienced testing team to conduct testing and contribute to the overall improvement of our software products - Develop the skills to execute test cases and test scripts to verify new functionality of software applications, ensuring that they meet testing best practices and quality targets
- Work towards identifying and documenting software defects and inconsistencies, ensuring they are reported accurately and promptly
- Learn to perform regression testing to verify that defects have been resolved and that new code changes do not introduce new issues
- Gain skills to prepare and maintain test data sets to ensure comprehensive test coverage and accuracy
- With training, create and maintain detailed test documentation, including test plans, test cases, and test results, to facilitate knowledge sharing and future reference
- Collaborate with developers, business analysts, project managers, and other team members to understand requirements and ensure the successful execution of test plans
- Gain an awareness of the latest testing best practices, industry trends, and emerging technologies to improve testing processes and methodologies across the team
- Gain skills to create and execute of automated test scripts using testing tools and frameworks
- Practice initiative by extending your knowledge, expertise, and testing skills through formal training courses and on the job learning
Where you’ll work
IT Services Dartington House,
University Offices
Wellington Square
Oxford
OX1 2JD
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY-LONDON
Your training course
Digital and technology solutions specialist (integrated degree) (level 7)
Equal to master’s degree
Course contents
Your training plan
In return for your determination, hard work, and dedication to The University of Oxford, we are delighted to be able to support you through completing your MSc Digital and Technology Solutions at Northeastern University London through a 2-year programme.
Training is delivered via blended learning, primarily online with some blocks of face-to-face learning in London.
A degree apprenticeship combines full-time paid work with us and part-time university learning whilst being involved in real-life delivery, practical learning and getting paid.
Apprentices without Level 2 English and maths will need to achieve this level prior to taking the end-point assessment.
As well as this, you will be supported on a day-to-day basis with:
- Opportunities to apply your learning in the workplace.
Reasonable time out to attend university and study (during study leave) - Focussed objectives and goals for the duration of your apprenticeship
More training information
Digital and technology solutions specialist (integrated degree) Apprenticeship Standard
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
- English (grade 4)
- Maths (grade 4)
- Business, Economics or STEM subjects preferred (grade B)
- Business, Economics or STEM subjects preferred (grade B)
- Business, Economics or STEM subjects preferred (grade B)
- Degree in STEM subject or equivalent (grade First-class, 2:1 or 2:2)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Analytical skills
- Creative
- Initiative
- Logical skills
- Collaborative mindset
- Motivation & self driven
- Work independently
- Stakeholder management
About this company
We are the largest employer in Oxfordshire with around 14,000 staff working in and around Oxford in a huge range of roles. We are proud of the apprenticeship opportunities we offer and have a successful record of helping local people from education in to their first job.
After this apprenticeship
- On successful completion, apprentices may apply for other positions at The University of Oxford
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY-LONDON
Amy Turner
amy.turner@nulondon.ac.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000275742.
Apply now
Closes in 6 days (Monday 7 October at 11:59pm)
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