Software Tester Apprentice

iDAB TECH

Recruiting nationally

Closes on Tuesday 30 June 2026

Posted on 11 May 2026

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Summary

Design, write, and execute test cases for web and software applications and carry out functional, regression, and API testing.

Wage

£12,480 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course
Software tester (level 4)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 10.00am - 4.00pm

30 hours a week

Start date

Tuesday 1 September 2026

Duration

2 years

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

  • 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

Where you'll work

  • Apprenticeship is remote working as it's online apprenticeship 

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

GLOUCESTERSHIRE COLLEGE

Training course

Software tester (level 4)

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What you'll learn

Course contents
  • apply static test techniques
  • apply Black Box test techniques such as Equivalence Partitioning, Boundary Value Analysis, Decision Table Testing and State Transition Testing
  • analyse test objectives and requirements/test basis to define test scope and coverage criteria
  • use tools to automate, manage or support any test activity
  • Apply a regression strategy including selection of tests, maintenance of regression suites and identifying tests suitable for automation
  • use defect tracking tools
  • adapt and apply testing activities according to industry standard development methodologies (sequential and iterative)
  • apply the range of different software test types within the broad categories of Functional, Non-Functional (Security, Performance & Usability), and White Box/Structural Testing
  • apply and support testing at different Test Levels appropriate to the Software Development Lifecycle (such as Unit Testing, Component Integration Testing, System Testing, System Integration Testing and User Acceptance Testing), taking into account the fundamentals of testing
  • conform to specific industry standards where appropriate (such as GDPR, health informatics, safety critical, etc.) related to software testing
  • maintain up to date knowledge of technological developments in the field of Software Testing
  • record and interpret test progress and results, communicating test status to the relevant stakeholders
  • Design and follow tests to achieve coverage criteria
  • apply static test techniques
  • apply Black Box test techniques such as Equivalence Partitioning, Boundary Value Analysis, Decision Table Testing and State Transition Testing
  • analyse test objectives and requirements/test basis to define test scope and coverage criteria
  • use tools to automate, manage or support any test activity
  • Apply a regression strategy including selection of tests, maintenance of regression suites and identifying tests suitable for automation
  • use defect tracking tools
  • adapt and apply testing activities according to industry standard development methodologies (sequential and iterative)
  • apply the range of different software test types within the broad categories of Functional, Non-Functional (Security, Performance & Usability), and White Box/Structural Testing
  • apply and support testing at different Test Levels appropriate to the Software Development Lifecycle (such as Unit Testing, Component Integration Testing, System Testing, System Integration Testing and User Acceptance Testing), taking into account the fundamentals of testing
  • conform to specific industry standards where appropriate (such as GDPR, health informatics, safety critical, etc.) related to software testing
  • maintain up to date knowledge of technological developments in the field of Software Testing
  • record and interpret test progress and results, communicating test status to the relevant stakeholders
  • Design and follow tests to achieve coverage criteria

Training schedule

  • 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

Requirements

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Attention to detail
  • Problem solving skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental

About this employer

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.

https://www.idabtech.com (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

  • 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

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

GLOUCESTERSHIRE COLLEGE

hr@idabtech.com

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000029763.

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Closes on Tuesday 30 June 2026