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Chorus Intelligence is a global technology company headquartered in the United Kingdom. Our North American headquarters is in Virginia Beach, VA.

We are trusted suppliers of investigative software that enables our customers to confidently turn data into intelligence and evidence. We have created the Chorus Intelligence Suite, a modular software solution that assists law enforcement through each stage of a digital investigation and now launching the product into financial institutions.

Chorus has been providing law enforcement with innovative software solutions since 2011. We are established in most of the UK’s Police Forces and Government Agencies and are growing exponentially across North America.

At Chorus Intelligence, we work hard to ensure that we conduct our business in a way that gives our customers confidence that our operations are secure, continuously improving and designed to meet the expected levels of quality.

Chorus Intelligence prides itself on being customer focussed and driven, following our core values in all we do. We employ agile working practices and a flat organisational structure that keeps us all in proximity. Ideas and new ways of working are encouraged, with quick decisions and actions allowing us to deliver high customer satisfaction and excellent retention rates.

Chorus Intelligence’s head office is in Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 with a hub in Cambridge. This role is to be based in the Woodbridge Office Monday to Thursday and Work from Home on Friday’s.

It is anticipated that the successful candidate will have a commute of 1 hour or less and due to our location have access to a car / motorbike.

The Software Tester Apprentice will support the QA / Testing team in ensuring that our software product meet functional, performance, security, and usability requirements. This role offers hands-on experience across the software development lifecycle, with a focus on quality assurance and testing practices. The apprentice will work collaboratively with the QA team, developers, product owners, and other stakeholders throughout the company while undertaking structured learning through the Apprenticeship Scheme to achieve Level 4 Software Tester.

Software Testing & Quality Assurance

• Conduct manual and automated tests to identify bugs and verify functionality
• Analyse software and systems to mitigate risks and ensure reliability
• Document test results and contribute to recommendations for improvements

Development Lifecycle Participation

• Engage in testing activities throughout the software development lifecycle
• Collaborate with developers and business teams to understand requirements
• Provide input on test planning, risk assessment, and product quality

Experience

• Basic understanding of software testing principles
• Familiar with any programming language
• Passionate about technology and software development
• Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Educated to a A-level in Computer Science or related subjects
• Excellent communication skills and teamwork abilities

Minimum Qualifications

• 7 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grades 9-4 or A-C, including English and Mathematics
• 3 A Levels (or equivalent) at grades A*-C in any subject but preferably one in a numerical or computing subject
• Applications will also be consideredfrom graduates look to use an apprenticeship to cross train into a career in software testing.

Salary: £19,500

• Competitive apprenticeship salary
• 25 days holiday
• Day off for your birthday
• Private Healthcare
• Death in service – 6 x salary
• Subsidised Gym Membership
• On the job training
• Pension (auto enrolment, subject to joining criteria)
• Security clearance (essential for this role and you must have been resident in the UK for the last 5 years to be able obtain this)

ApprenticeshipTraining to be provided:

Initially, you will undertake a Level 4 Software Testing Apprenticeship, where you will learn hands-on skills in designing tests, implementing them, and recording the results.

In years 2,3 and 4 you will have the opportunity tocomplete the Softwaretrack of a BSc (Hons) in Digital & Technology Solutions Degree, here you will learn the theory behind what you can do. You will compete units including: Information Systems in Organisations, Data Design, Data Security, Mathematical Concepts, programming, data communications, decision making, data analytics and a final project.

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