Technical Software Testing Apprentice (£19k - £23k DOE)

Overview

Waizu is an exciting software business (SaaS) set up in 2020 specifically to provide a solution to lost and missing mobile devices used by retailers and supply chain companies. It is based in Chippenham, Wiltshire. Waizu has more than 20,000 licenses sold to over 70 enterprise customers such as Waterstones, Monsoon, Coop and Greencore.

Apprentify are hiring on behalf of our client.

Due to increases in customer deployments, we are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and growth-oriented technical software tester to help support the technical questions of our customers and to help with internal testing of new software launches.

This is a key role and requires a detailed understanding of our software and its capability to manage Android devices and track assets in and out of a business.

You will learn about mobile device management software (MDM / EMM), our internal applications and work with many technologies such as PDA’s, Tablet computers and IOT tags.

This role will quickly create the opportunity to become an expert in enterprise mobile technology management and gain insights into improving supply chain efficiency. There is a significant opportunity to progress and develop.

Organization skills will be required to manage support tickets and communicate directly with customers mainly on email.

Supporting the customer pre and post-sale is also a key part of this role as we learn from our customer deployments and iron out any issues through software testing and issue management.

Key platforms – Waizu, WizyEMM, Scalefusion, Freshdesk and Asana.

Entry requirements

Essential:

• GCSE Maths and English at Grade C level or above.
• A clear and evidencable interest in IT / Software industry and a passion for technology.
• Well-organised, good team player, problem solving approach, great communicator and detail oriented.

Desirable:

• GCSE Computer Science.
• A relevant experience in an IT role.
• Interest in how computers and software systems work.

Skills requirements

IT skills, Attention to detail, Initiative,

Training to be provided

You will be enrolled onto Apprentify's groundbreaking L4 qualification 'Software Tester'.

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.

Software Tester training modules:

• Testing Principles
• Testing Cycles
• Static Testing
• Test Design Techniques
• International Software Testing Qualification
• Introduction to programming using Java

Things to consider

Fully onsite working at Head Office in Chippenham (just a short walk from the train station), with the opportunity for hybrid working to be introduced over time. 25 days holiday. Company pension scheme.

Future Prospects

Full-time opportunity based on performance through the apprenticeship period. Nationally recognised qualification as a Software Tester at Level 4.