Apprentice Software Test Analyst

Summary

As an apprentice, you’ll be part of our Testing team, working under the guidance of our Test Lead and learning hands-on how we ensure our software is top-quality before it reaches our clients.

Wage

£19,500 a year

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Training course

Software tester (level 4)

Hours

Flexible between Monday - Friday 8:00am - 6:00pm.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 9 June 2025

Duration

2 years

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you’ll do at work

Writing and preparing test cases, scripts, and data
Running manual and automated tests
Testing all parts of our business systems, including GUIs, APIs, data processing and reports
Learning from experienced professionals and developing a well-rounded skill set
Gaining exposure to different testing disciplines - performance, automation and security testing

Where you’ll work

7 - 8 Delta Bank Road
Metro Riverside Park
Gateshead
NE11 9DJ

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

GATESHEAD COLLEGE

Your training course

Software tester (level 4)

Equal to higher national certificate (HNC)

Course contents

apply static test techniques
apply Black Box test techniques such as Equivalence Partitioning, Boundary Value Analysis, Decision Table Testing and State Transition Testing
analyse test objectives and requirements/test basis to define test scope and coverage criteria
use tools to automate, manage or support any test activity
Apply a regression strategy including selection of tests, maintenance of regression suites and identifying tests suitable for automation
use defect tracking tools
adapt and apply testing activities according to industry standard development methodologies (sequential and iterative)
apply the range of different software test types within the broad categories of Functional, Non-Functional (Security, Performance & Usability), and White Box/Structural Testing
apply and support testing at different Test Levels appropriate to the Software Development Lifecycle (such as Unit Testing, Component Integration Testing, System Testing, System Integration Testing and User Acceptance Testing), taking into account the fundamentals of testing
conform to specific industry standards where appropriate (such as GDPR, health informatics, safety critical, etc.) related to software testing
maintain up to date knowledge of technological developments in the field of Software Testing
record and interpret test progress and results, communicating test status to the relevant stakeholders
Design and follow tests to achieve coverage criteria
apply static test techniques
apply Black Box test techniques such as Equivalence Partitioning, Boundary Value Analysis, Decision Table Testing and State Transition Testing
analyse test objectives and requirements/test basis to define test scope and coverage criteria
use tools to automate, manage or support any test activity
Apply a regression strategy including selection of tests, maintenance of regression suites and identifying tests suitable for automation
use defect tracking tools
adapt and apply testing activities according to industry standard development methodologies (sequential and iterative)
apply the range of different software test types within the broad categories of Functional, Non-Functional (Security, Performance & Usability), and White Box/Structural Testing
apply and support testing at different Test Levels appropriate to the Software Development Lifecycle (such as Unit Testing, Component Integration Testing, System Testing, System Integration Testing and User Acceptance Testing), taking into account the fundamentals of testing
conform to specific industry standards where appropriate (such as GDPR, health informatics, safety critical, etc.) related to software testing
maintain up to date knowledge of technological developments in the field of Software Testing
record and interpret test progress and results, communicating test status to the relevant stakeholders
Design and follow tests to achieve coverage criteria

Your training plan

You will work towards the Level 4 Software Tester Apprenticeship Standard with Gateshead College.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English (grade A* - C/ 9 - 4)
In 3 other subjects (grade A* - C/ 9 - 4)
Maths (grade A* - C/ 9 - 4)

A Level or equivalent in:

Any subject (grade A - C)

BTEC or equivalent in:

Any subject (grade Merit/Distinction)

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
Organisation skills
Team working
Initiative
Prioritise workload
Understanding of MS office
Passion for technology
Good time management
Basic knowledge with SQL
Basic knowledge in Python
Basic knowledge in C#
Basic knowledge in JavaScript
Enthusiastic
Committed to development

Other requirements

• 25–27 days holiday (plus bank holidays), increasing with service • Private medical cover and pension scheme • Cycle to work scheme and electric car scheme • Monthly social fund for team events and celebrations • Free tea, coffee, snacks and fresh fruit in the office • On-site parking • Extra day off for marriage or civil partnership • Friendly, relaxed working environment

About this company

At C&C Group, we don’t just provide IT solutions—we power the systems behind major industries like electricity, gas, water and pharmaceuticals. We’re a fast-growing software and managed services company, delivering high-quality solutions to blue-chip clients, often working to tight and exciting deadlines. Reporting to their appointed Test Lead, the successful candidate will be responsible for the preparation of Test Cases, Test Scripts and Test Data and the execution of testing activities to provide internal quality assurance of the system prior to release to the client for their User Acceptance Testing. Testing activities will be a mixture of manual and automated processes which will test such business system aspects as GUI, API, Data File Processing and Reports.

After this apprenticeship

Career progression to Level 5/6 apprenticeships and potential full-time employment.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

GATESHEAD COLLEGE

Lauren Usher

apprenticeships@gateshead.ac.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000315571.

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Closes in 25 days (Monday 12 May 2025 at 11:59pm)

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