L4 Software Tester Apprentice – Brighton and Hove

Level 4 Software Tester

Company – Cell Software Ltd

Full Address – 3 Frederick Terrace, Frederick Pl, Brighton and Hove, BN11AX

Weekly Hours Worked – Monday to Friday 9.30am-5.30pm

Salary – £17,000 to £20,000 per annum

Contact – Raymond on Raymond.Duke@estio.co.uk or call 0203 834 2872

About the company:

Cell Software is an expert provider of software solutions. Based in Brighton and founded in 2012, we provide software development, testing, and consultancy services. Working with clients of all shapes and sizes, from FTSE 100 companies to small startups across all industries, we help businesses increase productivity and lower risk through innovative solutions.

Job Description:

Cell Software is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Software Tester Apprentice to join their growing team based in Brighton.

Your duties and responsibilities in this role will consist of:

1. Collaborate with the project team to understand project requirements and objectives. Develop detailed test plans that outline the scope, test objectives, and test strategies.
2. Create and maintain comprehensive test cases, test scripts, and test data that cover various aspects of the software, including functionality and usability.
3. Execute test cases and record test results systematically. Identify defects, track them in a defect tracking system, and work with developers to ensure timely resolution.
4. Conduct regression testing to verify that software changes and updates do not introduce new defects or negatively impact existing functionality.
5. Maintain detailed documentation of test plans, test cases, and test results. Ensure that testing processes are well-documented and easily accessible to team members.
6. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers, product managers, and business analysts, end users, to ensure a shared understanding of project requirements and quality goals.
7. Stay updated on industry best practices and emerging testing methodologies. Suggest process improvements to enhance the overall quality assurance process.
8. Generate and distribute test reports to project stakeholders, including management, to communicate the status of testing efforts and any identified issues.

Qualifications:

• 5 GCSEs grades A*-C/9-4 or equivalent (including English Language and Maths)

Skills Required:

• Critical thinker and problem-solving skills.
• Team player with great interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good organizational skills and detail-oriented mindset.
• Fluent in both written and spoken English.

Personal qualities:

• Reliable.
• Collaborative.
• Proactive.
• Strong motivation.
• Organised, good timekeeping, attention to detail.
• An ability and desire to learn new skills quickly.
• Genuine passion for technology and desire to build a career in this area.

Future prospects:

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

Training to be provided:

Estio apprenticeship training programmes are delivered virtually by our fully qualified and industry experienced training team. Using their expert knowledge, we’ve purposefully built our programmes around the real-world use of modern technology, so that the skills we create can be directly applied in the workplace.

Successful completion of this apprenticeship gives you an accredited Level 4 Software Tester, with training in how to:

• Ensure that the software used within your business operates as intended.
• Design and prepare test plans and conduct software testing as appropriate to ensure your software is fit for purpose.
• Collect and interpret the results of testing and make appropriate recommendations.
• Understand the software lifecycle and apply software development practices.
• Document and report test results.
• Store, manage and share test data in a secure manner.