Software Tester Apprentice
Design, write, and execute test cases for web and software applications and carry out functional, regression, and API testing.
Role
- Perform manual and automated testing to ensure quality
Log, track, and retest bugs using tools like Teams or Jira - Collaborate with developers and analysts in Agile stand-ups and sprints
- Use tools such as Selenium, Postman, and SQL for testing tasks
- Document test results and contribute to quality reports
- Support user acceptance testing before product releases
Training
- Attend structured training sessions delivered by the training provider (online)
- Learn on the job through real projects, mentoring, and shadowing experienced testers
- Build a portfolio of work to evidence skills, knowledge, and behaviours
- Junior/Software Tester - first role after qualifying, running test cases on live projects
- Test Analyst / QA Analyst - designing test strategies and owning test plans
- Automation Test Engineer - building automated test frameworks
- Performance / Security Tester - specialising in load, stress, or penetration testing
- SDET (Software Development Engineer in Test) - combining coding and testing skills
- Test Lead / QA Lead - managing testers and overseeing quality across projects
- Test Manager / Head of QA - leading testing strategy at a senior level
- Apprenticeship Standard
- Software tester (level 4)
- Training Provider
- GLOUCESTERSHIRE COLLEGE
- Working Week
- Monday - Friday, 10.00am - 4.00pm
- Expected Duration
- 2 Years
- Positions Available
- 1
- Closing Date
- Tuesday, 30th June 2026
- Start Date
- Tuesday, 1st September 2026
Desired Skills
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
About the Employer
iDAB TECH
We envision to simplify HR!
Welcome to our HR Tech startup, where we are spearheading a transformation in the HR landscape using state-of-the-art technology and AI. Bid farewell to conventional resumes and paperwork, as we optimize your HR processes through automation, paperless solutions, and seamless single sign-on. Embark on the future of HR with us—an experience that is streamlined, digital, and as intuitive as your preferred social media platform.