Software Tester Apprentice
Role
- Test Planning and Execution: Develop, document, and execute test cases and plans to validate healthcare software functionality, usability, and performance
- Manual Testing: Conduct manual testing using a variety of tools on various Dedalus products to identify defects, verify functionality, and assess usability’
- Requirements Analysis: Collaborate with customers, developers, and healthcare professionals to understand application requirements and ensure they are met in the software
- Defect Reporting and Management: Identify, log, and track software bugs and issues, working closely with the development team to ensure timely resolution
- Compliance and Validation Testing: Ensure software meets regulatory requirements (e.g., WCAG2.2) and adheres to healthcare industry standards
- Documentation: Maintain detailed documentation for release notes and user guides, test plans, and test cases
- Continuous Improvement: Dedalus will support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance testing processes, tools, and techniques
- Sprint Planning Design Input: Participate in design sessions to identify and address potential issues in application designs before development begins
- Customer facing support - Occasionally a customer will request on site support from the testers
Training
Training is provided by The Coders Guild who have a highly skilled professional software tester who will equip you with the knowledge and experience to fast track your way to becoming a software tester. Everything you learn during the sessions will be absolutely current and directly applicable to your work and career.
Online training is provided to very quickly teach you foundational knowledge and skills to apply in your workplace.
Functional skills English and maths if required and agreed by employer.
Software Tester Level 4 (Higher National Certificate).
The Test Team is currently comprised of 5 people: Test Manager, Test Lead and three Software Testers. Most of the test team are former apprentices themselves, who have honed their craft with the support of Dedalus and now perform a large variety of tasks such as automation, accessibility, and performance testing. It is hoped the successful candidate will follow the same path as previous apprentices.
- Apprenticeship Standard
- Software tester (level 4)
- Training Provider
- THE CODERS GUILD LTD
- Working Week
- Monday - Friday. We believe work life balance is important and take a hybrid approach to office attendance, our software testers attend the office two days per week, and breakfast is provided on these office days. A Dedalus laptop will be provided. Working hours TBC
- Expected Duration
- 1 Year 9 Months
- Positions Available
- 1
- Closing Date
- Tuesday, 2nd September 2025
- Start Date
- Tuesday, 16th September 2025
Desired Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Patience
About the Employer
- Company
- Dedalus Healthcare
- Location
- SUITE 2 RIVERSIDE STUDIO, 2 EMBANKMENT, SOVEREIGN STREET, LEEDS, England
- Employment Type
- Higher Apprenticeship
- Salary
- £14,526.20 to £23,492.04 a year
- Posted
- Company
- Dedalus Healthcare
- Location
- SUITE 2 RIVERSIDE STUDIO, 2 EMBANKMENT, SOVEREIGN STREET, LEEDS, England
- Employment Type
- Higher Apprenticeship
- Salary
- £14,526.20 to £23,492.04 a year
- Posted