Software Tester Apprentice (A.N Computing)

AN 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.

Requirements

• Essential qualifications:

  • GCSE in English Language and Maths (grade A*-C/9-4 or equivalent)
  • Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

• Skills:

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Analytical thinking

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, end users, 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.

Benefits

• Salary: £18,000 a year
• Holiday: 28 days holiday per year (includes public holidays). Unused holiday entitlement may be carried forward to the next holiday year, limited to 5 days with Director approval.
• Pension: Automatically enrolled into the NEST Auto Enrolment Pension Scheme (if criteria met).
• Training: Software tester (level 4) training course, delivered virtually by ESTIO TRAINING LIMITED.

Application Process

• This apprenticeship is a fixed-term contract for 1 year 6 months.
• Positions available: 1
• Start date: Thursday 11 June 2026
• Hours: Monday - Friday 08:30 - 16:30 (37 hours 30 minutes a week)

About AN Computing Ltd

Incorporated in 1999, A.N. Computing Limited (ANC) is a distinguished leader in the realm of innovative software solutions. We specialise in technology consultancy, business analysis, quality assurance, application maintenance, and solution integration. Our results-driven approach leverages the expertise of our highly experienced team, comprising directors, design engineers, coding specialists, and quality assurance professionals. We collaborate to deliver projects reliably, securely, and transparently.

Our Commitment to Quality and Security At ANC, we pride ourselves on our unwavering commitment to quality and continuous improvement. Our robust quality management system has earned ISO 9001 accreditation, affirming our capability to consistently meet customer and regulatory requirements. Additionally, our dedication to information security is evidenced by our ISO 27001 certification. We also hold both Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus accreditations, reinforcing our commitment to safeguarding our clients' information.

Proven Track Record Over the years, we have built a strong reputation in the market, successfully delivering ambitious projects for customers across the UK, including the NHS, local councils, ABL, Thrive Tribe, and CHCP. Our collaborations with the NHS have resulted in additional accreditations for DTAC and DSPT.

Tailored IT Solutions By developing a deep understanding of our clients' organisations, we provide top-quality, efficient IT solutions tailored to their unique requirements. Our solutions evolve with changing business needs and market trends, ensuring our clients stay ahead in their respective fields.

Training Content:

• 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.

Training Information: Estio apprenticeship training programmes are delivered virtually by our fully qualified and industry experienced training team. Throughout the apprenticeship, learners receive coaching, help, and guidance from a dedicated team. Successful completion gives you an accredited Level 4 Software Tester qualification.