Software Tester Apprentice

Overview

With Bombyx you can make the complexities of manufacturing simple through an affordable cloud-based solution, that grows with you! We help businesses harness their data to develop products more efficiently, whilst reducing time to market, removing human error, and replacing spreadsheets with a single version of the truth.

Apprentify are hiring on behalf of our client.

At Bombyx PLM, we are looking for an apprentice Systems Operations Assistant, to join or operations team and engage in multiple responsibilities as part of your development.

System Support:

• Daily testing features, identify bugs, and report issues accurately to the development team.
• UAT Testing.
• System Set-ups for new Clients (Demo)

Client Support:

• Facilitate onboarding - Prepare materials and assist with initial training setups.
• Updating current clients for New Sprints.
• Updating System User manuals / tutorials.
• Day to day Customer Service.

Project Management Support:

• Record, Track and Update tasks within Jira and Trello.
• Assist in planning - Pre-Development.
• Updating other departments in project timelines.

Administrative Support:

• Scheduling and coordinating meetings internally & with clients.
• Assist in document preparation, including report writing, presentation creation.
• Collect internal and client feedback on system & processes.

Person Specification:

• Hard-working mentality.
• Strong attitude towards learning and development.
• Enjoy working in a team and are collaborative.

If you have a keen interest in furthering your career in the world of software, Bombyx PLM offer the perfect opportunity to get real world, hands on experience.

Apply now!

Entry requirements

A minimum of GCSE grade 4/C or above in Maths and English (Evidence required).

Desirable - Relevant A-level or BTEC qualification. (E.G. Computing, software, technical support)

Skills requirements

IT skills, Attention to detail, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Team working,

Training to be provided

Level 4 Software Testing Apprenticeship

We recognise the importance of Software Testers as a career for motivated talent and as an acquisition for businesses, especially those in the tech sector. With the need for talent and opportunities within this space rising, we have created our Software Tester apprenticeship to support the demands of the tech industry. Ultimately our Software Testing course for beginners is here to help talent and employers create the future they desire. 

Our Software Testing apprenticeships allow you and your company to develop and test high-quality code across multiple platforms and layers. Our programme has been developed to play a significant role in the testing and delivery of your business's software. Testers typically design and prepare test plans and conduct software testing as appropriate, ensuring software is fit for purpose. In addition, they document and report the results of testing activities. They also have a good understanding of the software lifecycle and development practices.

Apprentify's Level 4 Software Tester apprenticeship equates to a first-year undergraduate degree qualification. Apprentices who enrol on our Software Testing training will be given the tools and experience to work as part of larger teams to contribute to projects. Our apprenticeship is a brilliant offering in the Apprentify catalogue, opening the doors for new and existing talent career progression. Additionally, our programmes allow businesses the opportunity to grow.

 

Typical Software Testing apprenticeship jobs include:

• Software Tester
• Software Test Analyst

 

Software Tester Training modules:

• Testing principles
• Testing cycles
• Static testing
• Test design techniques
• International software testing qualification
• Introduction to programming using Java

 

Key Learning Outcomes of Our Software Tester Apprenticeship:

• Software testing procedures on software applications
•  Design test strategies for non-complex projects
• Review software requirements and specifications for software functionality and security
• Analyses test requirements and designs and prepare a test plan.
•  Conducts a range of different software testing types

Things to consider

20 days holiday per year, plus UK bank holidays. Hybrid working opportunities.

Future Prospects

Full time job role upon completion of the apprenticeship programme. A level 4 qualification as a Software Tester (Nationally recognised).