Software Tester Apprentice (JustAccounts Limited)
As a JA software tester, you'll be involved in the quality assurance stage of software development and deployment. You'll conduct automated and manual tests to ensure the software created by our developers is fit for purpose and any bugs or issues are removed from our products before it gets deployed to everyday users.
Role
As a JA software tester, you will conduct tests, analyse the results and report observations to the design and development team. You will plan, prepare and execute these tests, and will be responsible for documenting and reporting and tracking any defects effectively to resolution throughout the testing lifecycle.
The role is integral to the creation of our software systems and technical products we use at JA.
As a software tester, you'll need to:
- Work with software developers and project support teams.
- Plan projects
- Carry out stress testing, performance testing, functional testing and scalability testing
- Write and execute test scripts
- Run manual and automated tests
- Test in different environments
- Write bug reports.
- Review & maintain documentation.
- Work towards departmental and project deadlines.
- Provide quality assurance
- Provide objective feedback to software development project teams
- Troubleshoot and problem-solve
- Design tests to mitigate risk
- Present findings to software development and user teams
- Work on multiple projects at one time
- Document analysis
- Communicate findings to technical and non-technical colleagues
Training
The role offers a permanent role upon completion of the apprenticeship depending on performance.
- Apprenticeship Standard
- Software tester (level 4)
- Training Provider
- FIREBRAND TRAINING LIMITED
- Working Week
- Monday - Friday 9am-5:30pm
- Expected Duration
- 1 Year 6 Months
- Positions Available
- 1
- Closing Date
- Monday, 7th April 2025
- Start Date
- Monday, 14th April 2025
Desired Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Analytical skills
- Team working
- Passion for technology
- Programming ideally C#
- Knowledge of API calls
- Critical thinking skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Quick learner
- Able to work tight deadlines
Qualifications
- 5 GCSE's including English Language and Maths GCSE, grade (A*-C/9-4 or equivalent) (Essential)
About the Employer
JUST ACCOUNTS LTD
Founded in 2010, JA is a pioneering provider of cloud-based solutions tailored to meet the diverse needs of payroll, umbrella payroll, and contractor accountants. Renowned for our commitment to innovation and excellence, we have established ourselves as industry leaders in SaaS umbrella, payroll, and accountancy software. At JA, we specialise in optimising processes for contractor accountants and umbrella/payroll providers. Our comprehensive platform offers a range of features designed to streamline operations and enhance efficiency. Our vision is to be the leading payroll and software tech solution that truly cares. Working with and for our customers, and leveraging innovative technology, we strive to be the number one payroll provider for the UK’s flexible workforce.
- Company
- JUST ACCOUNTS LTD
- Location
- TYRONE HOUSE 369 HAYDOCK LANE, HAYDOCK INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, England
- Employment Type
- Higher Apprenticeship
- Salary
- £16,000 a year
- Posted
- Company
- JUST ACCOUNTS LTD
- Location
- TYRONE HOUSE 369 HAYDOCK LANE, HAYDOCK INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, England
- Employment Type
- Higher Apprenticeship
- Salary
- £16,000 a year
- Posted