Apprentice Software Tester (Hybrid) - Growth Path

Klipboard; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist software provider is offering an Apprentice Software Tester position in Newcastle upon Tyne. This apprenticeship features a hybrid work model, requiring three days in the office and two days remote. Responsibilities include assisting in test plans, performing manual testing, and documenting bugs. Candidates should have GCSEs in Maths and English, be eager to learn, and possess strong problem-solving skills. Additional training and career progression opportunities available.

Benefits

Competitive apprenticeship salary

Hybrid working arrangements

Mentorship and career development support

Minimum 25 days annual leave

Qualifications

• Passion for technology and software development.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.
• Basic understanding of the software development lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and execution of test plans and test cases.
• Perform manual testing of web applications.
• Document and report bugs and issues clearly and accurately.
• Work closely with developers to understand features and resolve issues.
• Participate in sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Communication

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Education

GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English

Tools

Azure DevOps

Playwright

Swagger

Postman

MS SQL Server

Job description

A specialist software provider is offering an Apprentice Software Tester position in Newcastle upon Tyne. This apprenticeship features a hybrid work model, requiring three days in the office and two days remote. Responsibilities include assisting in test plans, performing manual testing, and documenting bugs. Candidates should have GCSEs in Maths and English, be eager to learn, and possess strong problem-solving skills. Additional training and career progression opportunities available.