Software Tester Apprentice (General Medical Council)
Role
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Software Tester to support our Quality Assurance function. This entry-level role involves testing enterprise-level software applications to ensure they meet defined requirements, are user-friendly, and are fit for purpose. You'll gain hands-on experience in a dynamic Agile development environment, working closely with developers, business analysts, and product teams to contribute to the delivery of high-quality, reliable software solutions.
Duties:
- Collaborate with business analysts and developers to create acceptance criteria.
- Estimate test effort for testing new or changed software features.
- Define and create test scripts that will critique the product feature.
- Perform test execution and document the results in our test management platform.
- Report software defects using our defect management system.
- Work with developers to investigate defects and help with their resolution.
- Participate in software delivery releases.
- Uphold testing standards and contribute to the team’s definition of done.
- Present feedback to product and development teams on test outcomes.
- Take a continuous improvement approach to your practices.
- Work as part of our Agile Scrum Delivery Team and participate in the scrum rituals.
- To apply the relevant management systems, procedures and policies relating to risk management, health and safety, information security and business continuity.
- To apply and manage the relevant diversity and equality policy and practice relevant to the role.
- Any other reasonable duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Training
BPP apprenticeship training programmes are delivered virtually by our fully qualified and industry-experienced training team. Using their expert knowledge, we’ve purposefully built our programmes around the real-world use of modern technology, so that the skills we create can be directly applied in the workplace.
Throughout the apprenticeship learners receive coaching, help and guidance from a dedicated team who are there to ensure they get the most from their work experience.
If you are looking for your first step towards an interesting and rewarding career this is a great opportunity for you.
- Apprenticeship Standard
- Software tester (level 4)
- Training Provider
- FIREBRAND TRAINING LIMITED
- Working Week
- Monday to Friday. Shifts to be confirmed.
- Expected Duration
- 1 Year 6 Months
- Positions Available
- 1
- Closing Date
- Monday, 30th June 2025
- Start Date
- Monday, 8th September 2025
Desired Skills
- Communication skills
- Problem solving skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Written communication skills
- Genuine interest in software
- Eagerness to learn
- Ability to work independently
- Able use own initiative
- Proactive approach
Qualifications
- 5 GCSE's including English and Maths GCSE, grade C/4 or above (Essential)
- 2 A Levels (one must be STEM subject) A Level, grade C or above (Essential)
About the Employer
- Company
- GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL
- Location
- 3 Hardman Street, Manchester, England
- Employment Type
- Higher Apprenticeship
- Salary
- £21,979 a year
- Posted
- Company
- GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL
- Location
- 3 Hardman Street, Manchester, England
- Employment Type
- Higher Apprenticeship
- Salary
- £21,979 a year
- Posted