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Test Engineer Apprentice DVSA

This is a great opportunity to be involved with cutting edge technology and improvements that impact thousands of people. The Test Engineer will play a critical leadership and technical role in the testing strategy release and processes for large-scale DVSA digital services with the chance to earn as you learn.

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

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Closing date: 11 Aug 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £24,587.00

    Following the first 12 months this will rise to £30,734

  • Working week

    Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm. We offer hybrid arrangements and flexible working within core hours that can be discussed at interview.

    Total hours per week: 37

  • Expected duration

    24 Months

  • Possible start date

    01 Oct 2022

  • Date posted

    01 Aug 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Higher
    Level 4 (Higher national Certificate)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000072021

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

• Designing test processes, including delivery of test plans and objectives.

• Taking end-to-end ownership of technical tasks and solutions from initial concept to delivery to the production environment.

• Working closely with senior test engineers, developers, product owners and wider scrum teams to develop a strong understanding of projects and testing objectives.

• Providing advice and guidance to stakeholders on test planning and execution processes.

• Documenting, tracking and escalating application defects as appropriate.

• Proposing, influencing, and negotiating technical solutions and testing strategies with senior stakeholders.

• Liaising with Corporate Senior Leaders and Product Owners to deliver against tight deadlines, providing advice and challenging where necessary to ensure the operation of the services that DVSA provides are not compromised.

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

  • Level 4 Software Tester (ST0129)
  • Residential training, short block release in Bedfordshire

     The apprentice will gain a thorough understanding of the various testing levels, testing types, techniques, tools, and the terminologies of the industry and gain the skills required to:

    · Review requirements 

    · Prepare test plans

    · Collect/develop representative test data

    · Design and execute tests

    · Compare test outcomes against expected results 

    · Document and report test results

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

 Successful outcomes could lead into roles like:

• Software Test Analyst

• Software Test Manager 

• Automation Tester

• Integration Tester

The Civil Service also offers a wide range of roles and opportunities to progress.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Administrative skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Creative

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4) Essential

Things to consider

Must be over 18 as the role includes travel to other locations and residential training. The candidate will need a full valid driving licence and be over 18 for insurance purposes.

About the employer

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) helps everyone stay safe on Britain's roads. We do this by helping people through a lifetime of safe driving, helping them keep their vehicles safe to drive, and protecting them from unsafe drivers and vehicles. Our work affects millions of people and thousands of businesses. Most importantly, our work saves lives. We make sure colleagues have the skills to meet the needs of Britain’s road users.

Employer

DVSA

Address

Bristol

Swansea

Nottingham

BS5 0SA

Contact

Alan Rainford

Alan.Rainford@DVSA.Gov.UK

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Training

Training provider

FIREBRAND TRAINING LIMITED

Apprenticeship standard

Software tester

Level 4 (Higher national Certificate)

Employer's Application Instructions

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

Apply now

Closing date: 11 Aug 2022