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Software Apprentice (Sentinel Partners) Sentinel Partners

Estio Training have an exciting new opportunity for a Software Apprentice with Sentinel Partners, an IT based in Worcester.

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Closing date: 29 Aug 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £18,000.00

  • Working week

    Monday to Friday. 9am to 5:30pm.

    Total hours per week: 37.5

  • Expected duration

    17 Months

  • Possible start date

    05 Sep 2022

  • Date posted

    14 Jun 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Higher
    Level 4 (Higher national Certificate)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000055326

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • Learn about Sentinel product offering and its applications
  • Undertake simple tasks in developing client offering as instructed by more senior staff
  • Over time, help to configure our software training will be given to be able to receive and process client data.
  • Help to match records within our solution, understanding the impacts that poor data quality can have on this.
  • Produce user documentation User Guides to match the configured solutions.
  • Support client testing and resolve test defects.

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

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.

Successful completion of this apprenticeship gives you an accredited Level 4 Software Tester, with training in how to:

  • Ensure that the software used within your business operates as intended.
  • Design and prepare test plans and conduct software testing as appropriate to ensure your software is fit for purpose.
  • Collect and interpret the results of testing and make appropriate recommendations.
  • nderstand the software lifecycle and apply software development practices.
  • Document and report test results.
  • Store, manage and share test data in a secure manner.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

The role offers long term security and the opportunity to progress into a permanent position.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Team working, Customer focused, A desire to learn, Excellent work ethic, Enthusiastic, Confident, Proactive

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade A*-C/9-4 or equivalent) Essential
GCSE or equivalent maths (Grade A*-C/9-4 or equivalent) Essential

Things to consider

The role offers long term security and the opportunity to progress into a permanent position.

About the employer

Sentinel Partners are data and systems integration specialists. We provide software solutions that can quickly and reliably bring information and understanding together from the various sources of data that an organisation holds. Among the many benefits are greater data sharing and true collaborative working among teams and partner organisations.

Employer

Sentinel Partners

Address

Kingsway House

40-41 Foregate Street

Worcester

WR1 1EE

Contact

Tom Crossland

tom.crossland@estio.co.uk

0113 3500 333

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Training

Training provider

ESTIO TRAINING LIMITED

Apprenticeship standard

Software tester

Level 4 (Higher national Certificate)

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