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Kickstart your tech career with Key One Developments as a Level 4 Software Tester Apprentice
Gain hands-on experience building real-world software, including developing CD / CI automated and manual testing. Work on impactful projects with support from experienced mentors. Passionate about tech and ready to learn? Apply now!
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
- Drive the Quality assurance process
- Join daily team and mentor meetings
- Collaborate on upcoming projects
- Write, test, and improve code
- Create testing documentation
- Build skills through hands-on tasks and mentoring
- Complete structured learning modules
Where you'll work
Remote working. Meetings likely to be in the North West.
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
KEIBRA LTD
Training course
Software tester (level 4)
What you'll learn
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
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Training schedule
As part of the level 4 training software developer apprenticeship the apprentice will complete at least 6 hours of Off-The-Job-training per week through a mix of self-guided study and provider led sessions.
This may include:
- Attending online meetings with the training provider
- Participating in learning modules
- Gaining knowledge in software development practices relevant to the role and standard
More training information
Keibra is an apprenticeship training provider that provides apprenticeships lead by trained industry professionals with over 25 years of hands-on business experience within various sectors. We offer nationwide, bespoke, real-life scenario-based apprenticeship training services.
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Essential qualifications
- GCSE in:
- English Language (grade C or 4)
- Maths (grade C or 4)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
- Creative
Other requirements
Candidate should be creative and able to use graphic tools. Ability to self-manage at home. Home working environment that is suitable for working on a laptop computer.
About this employer
At Key One Developments, we specialise in creating cutting-edge systems and innovative products in collaboration with industry experts. Our current initiative is the development of an advanced Learning Delivery System, designed to streamline the process of on boarding and on programme activity. We aim to simplify administrative tasks, enhance the learning experience, and foster seamless communication between all stakeholders.
Company benefits
- Pension scheme
- Annual leave 20 + bank holidays
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Software Tester.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
KEIBRA LTD
Michael McAteer
michael.mcateer@keyonedev.com
03337724064
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000049573.
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