Software Tester Apprenticeship Level 4

Summary

We’re a forward-thinking, well-established organisation committed to providing exceptional digital and technical services. We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a motivated and tech-savvy individual to join our team as a Software Tester Apprentice. This role offers hands-on experience alongside structured learning.

Wage

£14,918.80 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Salary will be subject to increase following demonstration of positive attitude and progress on the apprenticeship

Training course

Software tester (level 4)

Hours

37.5-hour week working Monday to Friday. Your exact hours will be discussed and agreed at interview.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 28 April 2025

Duration

1 year 6 months

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

Purpose of role:

To diligently fulfil the software testing activities that enable us to provide exceptional software that is easy to install and maintain and meets the needs of our “clients”. The definition of clients in this case relates to end users of the software and our own tech team for support and ease of installation.

Key Learnings:

Software testing:

How to take ownership and be responsible for allocated day-to-day sprint related testing
Reviewing resolved work items and collaborating with Test Lead on the preparation of test scenarios
Executing test scenarios
Ensure time is booked against relevant tickets and any work carried out is clearly documented
Analysing and troubleshooting results noting any impacts on database use, further functional issues, and usability - raising tickets/concerns back to the test lead and team as appropriate
Raise tickets diligently, with sufficient evidence/information, and categorise as appropriate
Participate and collaborate with Test Lead during the regression testing phase
Executing/refining suitable test plans covering shallow to deep
Staying up to date with new technology and sharing with colleagues any interesting findings
Implement and maintain Test Strategy, Policies and Procedures

Support:

Validate client related requests/issues reported, obtaining as much background information as possible including use cases/steps to recreate/urgency
Raise tickets from the above and use the scrum process to present to the team
Provide feedback to the client as appropriate, or delegate this to an appropriate team member
Staying up to date with new technology and techniques - taking appropriate courses where necessary. Share findings with the team and discuss how to incorporate findings

Specification/requirements and static testing:

Liaising on/contributing to development meetings
Help review specifications/functional wireframes to ensure process follows spec (static testing)
Estimating own work tickets with accurate and realistic figures

Tool set:

Look after any equipment provided by the company, and ensure the software is kept up to date with any OS security updates

Where you’ll work

Unit 5
Priory Tec Park
Saxon Way
Hessle
HU13 9PB

Training

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

College or training organisation

FIREBRAND TRAINING LIMITED

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

Your apprenticeship training will lead to the Software Tester at Level 4 apprenticeship standard and will be delivered remotely with scheduled tutorials with an experienced tutor from Firebrand. Topics covered will include Python Advanced, programming in JavaScript, Java and C#, Cyber Secure Coding and Test Data Prep.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English (grade 4-9)
Maths (grade 4-9)

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
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Keen in interest in IT
Microsoft Office Products
Strong advocate for testing
Great team player
Can follow process diligently
Strong work

Other requirements

Fidelity Systems have appointed Salad Skills, a specialist apprenticeship recruitment company, to manage our apprenticeship intake. We are passionate about matching best fit individuals to apprenticeship posts. By applying you agree to be contacted by them on our behalf. All shortlisted candidates will receive feedback.

About this company

EPoS industry leaders for over 25 years At Fidelity EPoS, we are one of the UK’s leading providers of fully integrated EPoS systems. Our solution has been built to support retail and hospitality businesses from a single system. Making it the ideal solution for many business types. Over the last 25+ years, we have evolved into experts in the supply and support of highly functional, robust and easy to use electronic point of sale systems. Our enviable platform and support service keep our customers choosing to work with us for an average of 10 years.

http://www.fidelitysystems.co.uk (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Fidelity is part of the Hermitage Innovation Group. We really value our people and pride ourselves on our loyal team. We genuinely see this as a career opportunity for the right candidate.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

FIDELITY SYSTEMS LIMITED

Sarah Cripps

07817685039

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000312142.

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