L4 Software Tester Apprentice – Speke, Liverpool

Level 4 Software Tester

Company: A N Computing Ltd

Full Address: Unit 5, Hurricane Drive, Speke, Liverpool, L24 8RL

Weekly Hours Worked: Monday – Friday 08.30 – 16.30 (37.5)

Salary: £18,000

Contact Information:
Please reach out via email at Nathaniel.Hamilton@estio.co.uk or call 0113 3500 333

Job Description:

Estio Training is thrilled to offer a new opportunity for a L4 Software Tester Apprentice at A N Computing Ltd based in Liverpool.

Role Summary:

A N Computing Ltd is looking for a detail-oriented and analytical Software Tester to join our quality assurance team. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the quality and reliability of our software products through rigorous testing and validation processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the project team to understand project requirements and objectives. Develop detailed test plans that outline the scope, test objectives, and test strategies.
• Create and maintain comprehensive test cases, test scripts, and test data that cover various aspects of the software, including functionality, performance, security, and usability.
• 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.
• Conduct regression testing to verify that software changes and updates do not introduce new defects or negatively impact existing functionality.
• Contribute to test automation efforts by creating and maintaining automated test scripts using relevant tools and frameworks.
• Maintain detailed documentation of test plans, test cases, and test results. Ensure that testing processes are well-documented and easily accessible to team members.
• Actively participate in code reviews and provide feedback to developers regarding code quality and potential issues.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers, product managers, and business analysts, to ensure a shared understanding of project requirements and quality goals.
• Stay updated on industry best practices and emerging testing methodologies. Suggest process improvements to enhance the overall quality assurance process.
• Generate and distribute test reports to project stakeholders, including management, to communicate the status of testing efforts and any identified issues.

Qualifications:

• Educational Requirements: 5 GCSEs grades A*-C/9-4 or equivalent, including English Language and Maths.

Skills Required:

• Attention to Detail: Spotting even the smallest errors or inconsistencies in code and user interfaces.
• Analytical Thinking: Analyzing complex systems and understanding how different components interact.
• Communication Skills: Clear communication when reporting bugs and collaborating with team members.

Personal Qualities:

• Organised
• Positive attitude
• Ability to collaborate

Future Prospects:

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

Training to be provided:

Estio apprenticeship training programmes are delivered virtually by our fully qualified and industry experienced training team.

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.

For a full list of programme modules visit: estio.co.uk/courses/software-tester