Software Testing Apprentice

SBS

Sheffield (S1 2BQ)

Closes in 28 days (Monday 16 June 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 16 May 2025

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Summary

Are you detail-oriented, analytical, and eager to start a career in software testing? Our Apprentice Tester role at SBS offers a unique opportunity to develop expertise in quality assurance, working alongside experienced professionals in a collaborative environment! This is a hybrid role, working from our Sheffield office 2 days per week.

Wage

£18,000 a year

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Training course
Software tester (level 4)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.30pm

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Friday 1 August 2025

Duration

1 year 4 months

Positions available

2

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

As an Apprentice Tester, you will play a key role in ensuring our software meets the highest standards of reliability and performance. You will gain practical experience in:

  • Participate in the quality assurance stage of the software development lifecycle, from requirements analysis to deployment
  • Conduct both manual and automated tests to ensure the software created by developers is fit for purpose and free from any bugs before it reaches end-users
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to log defects, provide regular updates, and drive continuous improvement
  • Develop an understanding of the software development lifecycle, mastering techniques to analyse requirements, design comprehensive test plans, and execute a diverse array of test scenarios
  • Translate complex technical information into actionable insights, effectively reporting on test progress and defects to drive continuous improvement

This is a hybrid role, working from our Sheffield office at least 2 days per week.

Where you'll work

1 Broad Street West
Sheffield
S1 2BQ

Training

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

College or training organisation

BPP PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION LIMITED

Your 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

Your training plan

Software Tester Level 4 Apprenticeship Standard

Requirements

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Initiative

About this company

SBS is a global financial technology company that’s helping banks and the financial services industry to reimagine how to operate in an increasingly digital world. SBS is a trusted partner of more than 1,500 financial institutions and large-scale lenders in 80 countries worldwide, including Santander, Societé Generale, KCB Bank, Kensington Mortgages, Mercedes-Benz, and Toyota. Its cloud platform offers clients a composable architecture to digitize operations, ranging from banking, lending, compliance, to payments, and consumer and asset finance. With 5,000 employees in 50 offices, SBS is recognized as a Top 10 European Fintech company by IDC and as a leader in Omdia’s Universe: Digital Banking Platforms. SBS is a subsidiary of European digital consulting leader Sopra Steria (EPA: SOP), a 56,000-person company that generates annual revenue of €5.8 billion in 2023.

https://sbs-software.com/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

- Private Medical Insurance, Health Cash Plan, Dental Insurance, Eye Care Vouchers, Flu Vaccinations - Life Assurance, Critical Illness Cover, Pension Plan, Long Service Awards - Cycle to Work Scheme, Holiday Trading, Travel Insurance

After this apprenticeship

  • This apprenticeship provides a strong foundation for a career in software testing, opening doors for more advanced roles in automated testing, performance testing, and test management, broadening your career opportunities in the software industry

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

SBS

Holly Odey

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000321120.

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Closes in 28 days (Monday 16 June 2025 at 11:59pm)

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