Software Tester Apprentice

PANACEA APPLICATIONS LIMITED

London (SE1 8LJ)

Closes on Saturday 28 February 2026

Posted on 28 November 2025

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Summary

Panacea is a renowned software provider that offers comprehensive solutions for various business needs. Our award-winning software encompasses procurement and tender management, contract management, project management, asset management, management of a Dynamic Purchasing System, purchase-to-pay and Translation & Interpreting.

Wage

£14,918.80 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Salary will increase with completion of probation.

Training course
Software tester (level 4)
Hours
Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm.

38 hours a week

Start date

Monday 2 March 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

  • Ensure Quality and Compliance standards are achieved
  • Preparation and review of test conditions
  • Preparation and review of test cases
  • Execution of tests to ensure all software errors are identified and corrected
  • Recording and reporting of defects

Where you'll work

St Andrew’s
15 Short St
London
SE1 8LJ

Training

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

Training provider

THE S&A TRANSFORM GROUP LIMITED

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

Training will take place via live online remote classrooms. 

Requirements

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

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Good Interpersonal Skills

About this employer

Panacea is a renowned software provider that offers comprehensive solutions for various business needs. Our award-winning software encompasses procurement and tender management, contract management, project management, account management, asset management, management of a Dynamic Purchasing System, purchase-to-pay, and Translation and Interpreting. Regardless of the package you select, Panacea Software guarantees significant time and cost savings. Our user-friendly interface enhances workflow effectiveness, efficiency and adaptability to change, empowering users to achieve optimal results. 

http://www.panacea-software.com (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

20 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays

After this apprenticeship

All recent apprentices have been offered full-time positions at the end of their apprenticeships. This represents an excellent opportunity for someone to start on a tech based career. You’ll be working in a professional software development environment working closely with support and development teams.

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

THE S&A TRANSFORM GROUP LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000002845.

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Closes on Saturday 28 February 2026

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