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QA Tester Apprentice (Level 4)
We’re looking for a detail-oriented QA Tester Apprentice (Level 4) to join our remote team. You’ll help ensure the quality and reliability of our software products while completing a recognised Software Testing qualification. Ideal for problem-solvers seeking a tech career, with no prior coding experience required.
Wage
£16,000 a year
The pay may be negotiated and may rise after a probation period has been successfully completed.
Training Course
Software developer (level 4)
Hours
- Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm
- 37 hours 30 minutes a week
Start Date
Monday 17 August 2026
Duration
1 year 9 months
Positions Available
1
What You'll Do at Work
- Design, write, and execute test cases and test scripts across functional and non-functional requirements
- Identify, log, and track defects using bug tracking tools, ensuring clear and reproducible documentation
- Perform manual and automated testing across web, mobile, and desktop applications
- Collaborate with developers, business analysts, and product owners to understand requirements and acceptance criteria
- Participate in Agile ceremonies (stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives) via Microsoft Teams
- Use Microsoft Office 365 to document test plans, reports, and communicate findings with stakeholders
- Support regression, integration, performance, and user acceptance testing (UAT)
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of QA processes and testing frameworks
- Maintain organised and up-to-date test documentation in line with project governance standards
Where You'll Work
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This apprenticeship is available in these locations:
- Town Hall, 1 Town Square, Barking, IG11 7LU
- Gun Wharf, Dock Road, Chatham, ME4 4TR
- King Street, London, W6 9JT
- Council House, Manor Square, Solihull, B91 3QB
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Training Provider
VELOCITY 1ST LIMITED
Training Course
Software developer (level 4)
What You'll Learn
Course Contents
- Create logical and maintainable code
- Develop effective user interfaces
- Link code to data sets
- Test code and analyse results to correct errors found using unit testing
- Conduct a range of test types, such as Integration, System, User Acceptance, Non-Functional, Performance and Security testing.
- Identify and create test scenarios
- Apply structured techniques to problem solving, debug code and understand the structure of programmes in order to identify and resolve issues
- Create simple software designs to effectively communicate understanding of the program
- Create analysis artefacts, such as use cases and/or user stories
- Build, manage and deploy code into the relevant environment
- Apply an appropriate software development approach according to the relevant paradigm (for example object oriented, event driven or procedural)
- Follow software designs and functional or technical specifications
- Follow testing frameworks and methodologies
- Follow company, team or client approaches to continuous integration, version and source control
- Communicate software solutions and ideas to technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Apply algorithms, logic and data structures
- Interpret and implement a given design whilst remaining compliant with security and maintainability requirements
Training Schedule
Software Developer Level 4.
Velocity apprenticeship training programmes are delivered virtually by our fully qualified and industry experienced training team. Using their expert knowledge, they will provide the skills necessary to succeed in the workplace and to expand future career prospects.
Throughout the apprenticeship learners receive coaching, help and guidance from a dedicated team who are there to ensure they get the most from their programme.


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Essential Qualifications
- GCSE in:
- English (grade A*-C/9-4 or equivalent)
- GCSE any 3 subjects (excluding English and Maths) (grade A*-C/9-4 or equivalent)
- Maths (grade A*-C/9-4 or equivalent)
Desirable Qualifications
- Qualification in:
- Relevant areas (grade at level 3)
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
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Patience
About Us
DDM Health Ltd is a UK digital health company delivering innovative technology-enabled healthcare solutions. Through its Gro Health platform, it supports people in managing conditions such as diabetes and obesity, working with healthcare providers and the NHS to improve health outcomes.
Your Earnings
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Opportunities
The role offers long-term security and the opportunity to progress into a permanent position.
Contact
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
VELOCITY 1ST LIMITED
Reference Code
VAC2000041247
Closing Date
Closes in 21 days (Monday 10 August 2026 at 11:59pm)
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