Please note that this is an apprenticeship position and therefore anyone with more than six months professional experience working as a software tester or who holds an ISTQB foundation certificate will not be eligible.
You will also need to commit to completing a Level 4 Software Testing Apprenticeship.
Brief Overview of the Role
Our solutions are deployed globally in leading retailers including John Lewis, Marston's, and Waitrose. This role involves testing both software and hardware to ensure that our customers always have a great user experience.
We will give you a solid grounding in how software should be quality assured through a variety of testing techniques guided by our in-house experts.
Vacancy Description
You'll be testing both software and hardware for our solutions that include:
* POS's (Tills)
* Scanners
* Self checkouts
* Printers
* Fuel payment
* Loyalty Cards
You'll gain an understanding of how these are deployed in the real world, how they interact with each other, and how to test these complex solutions.
The Right People Will:
* Take ownership of their work
* Have a proactive approach to workload and demonstrate completed tasks
* Take initiative in seeking support when needed
* Want to develop their skills and learning
* Apply prior learning to new challenges
* Show ability to learn, apply, and adapt to new tools
* Exhibit pragmatism in applying new methods
* Show collaboration skills with clear and concise communication
* Work well within their team
* Contribute to a powerful team working environment
* Demonstrate good attention to detail
* Find and report issues systematically
* Have the end-user in mind and be customer-focused
* Keep the user at the heart of your quality approach
Desired Skills
* Passionate about technology and looking to progress in a career within testing and QA
* Evidence through prior qualifications such as A level Computer Science or college courses; keen to learn and develop solutions/projects
* Open to learning, applying knowledge, taking instruction, and seeking support
Personal Qualities
* Passionate and solutions-driven, with an aptitude for learning and attention to detail
Desired Qualifications
* 7 GCSEs (or equivalent) at Grade C/4 or above
* 3 A levels or an equivalent college course or Level 3 apprenticeship
* Applications considered from graduates seeking an apprenticeship route to a tech career
Salary: £25,000
Location: Birmingham, B37 7HQ
Please note – this role is office-based and the successful candidate will need to commit to attending our office for a minimum of 3 days per week for the duration of the apprenticeship. (Hybrid/home working is not guaranteed and will be at the line manager's discretion)
Apprenticeship Training to be Provided
As part of the Level 4 Software Tester apprenticeship standard, you’ll be registered as a member with the British Computer Society and be on a fast track to an industry-recognised qualification. Your dedicated industry coach will support you through a blended approach that will include remote, in-person, 1-2-1, and group learning.
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