Apprentice Software Test Engineer

Summary

At Samsung Cambridge Solution Centre we develop world-leading Wi-Fi and Bluetooth IP for connectivity chips that are used in millions of devices worldwide. If you're passionate about pursuing a career in Software, Engineering, or Technology, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Annual wage: £21,000 a year
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Training course: Software tester (level 4)
Hours: Monday - Thursday, 9.00am - 5.30pm and Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm
37 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 13 January
Duration: 2 years
Positions available: 2

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

We are looking for two Apprentice’s to join our team in Cambridge and be part of an amazing opportunity on a 2-year fixed term contract during which you will complete a Level 4 Software Tester Apprenticeship. If you're passionate about pursuing a career in Software, Engineering, or Technology, and have studied a relevant course (Computer Science, Engineering or IT for example), this is the perfect opportunity for you.

You'll play a vital role in our Software Quality Assurance (SQA) Team, receiving comprehensive training to validate our latest WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity chips, ensuring they meet the highest standards. You'll be involved in executing tests, reproducing customer issues, configuring hardware, raising bugs, and assisting developers in collecting data for debugging purposes. With a focus on Android platforms, you'll work closely with firmware, drivers, and host code developed by our talented team.

Key Responsibilities

Execute tests as directed by the Test Team and provide prompt feedback on results
Maintain and support software test equipment and systems
Reproduce customer issues and gather relevant logs

Where you’ll work

1 Cambridge Square

Milton Avenue

Cambridge

CB4 0AE

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

LEARNING CURVE GROUP 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

Software Tester Level 4 Apprenticeship Standard
Training will take place at the Apprentice's workplace via distance learning

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

IT, Computer Science or similar (grade 4)

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
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Patience

About this company

At Samsung Cambridge Solution Centre we develop world-leading Wi-Fi and Bluetooth IP for connectivity chips that are used in millions of devices worldwide.

https://www.samsungscsc-careers.com/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

Annual performance based bonus. PMI, travel and life insurance. Flexible benefits incl. Denplan, cycle to work scheme, gym memberships. 25 days leave (option to buy or sell days). Great discounts on Samsung products. Free on-site gym & canteen.

After this apprenticeship

You could work in a Software Quality Assurance Team as a Software Test Engineer

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