Software Tester Apprentice

BT GROUP PLC

London (E1 8EE)

Closes in 16 days (Sunday 22 February 2026)

Posted on 3 February 2026

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Summary

In our test team, you’ll be playing a vital role in protecting critical national infrastructure and supporting government projects and large UK businesses. This mission‑focused work is inspiring, challenging, and offers rare opportunities to work on high‑impact projects with brilliant colleagues. 

Wage

£23,810 a year

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(plus London weighting allowance)

Training course
Software tester (level 4)
Hours
Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.00pm (with some flexibility dependent on your team)

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 7 September 2026

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

On this apprenticeship, you'll contribute to:   

  • Test Strategy creation: Setting out the approach, methods, environments, tools and test levels that will cover the project delivery needs
  • Producing Test Plans: Identifying the scope, priority, resources, techniques and timelines to be followed for each test level or workstream
  • Undertaking Test Case development: Detailing the titles, descriptions, steps, expected results and mapping of individual tests back to the requirements
  • Executing testing and performing test assurance: Following the test case steps, running specific scenarios and observing the outcomes to ensure the system behaviour is as expected
  • Analysing test coverage and generating fact-based test reports:
  • Logging results from tests, cross-checking back to requirements and collating results into meaningful metrics for decision making.
  • Managing test defects and regression testing corrective actions: When the results of tests are not as expected, capture the incident and status of the system. Share the bug details and explain to the resolving team. When the fixes have been applied, repeat the test and sign-off the defect closure
  • Actively supporting wider team initiatives such as Continual Improvement and Automation: Review the processes being followed and look for better, faster, more cost-effective ways of performing the tasks

BT delivers a wide range of service to customers that need testing, such as:

  • Contact Centres and Telephony solutions
  • IP Networks, Firewalls, Gateways
  • AI, webchat, messaging, email
  • Cyber, Security and SIEM
  • Cloud partnerships and dedicated Hosting facilities
  • Service Management and tooling 

Where you'll work

1 Braham Street
London
E1 8EE

Training

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

Training provider

FIREBRAND TRAINING 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

Join us as an apprentice and you’ll get dedicated support, a personal buddy, hands‑on exposure across the business, and the chance to build real‑world, transferrable skills that set you up for long‑term success

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • Any (grade 4)
  • Any (grade 4)
  • Any (grade 4)
  • English (grade 4)
  • Maths (grade 4)

A Level in:

  • Any (grade C)
  • Any (grade C)

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

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working

Other requirements

  • Must be eligible for and willing to undergo UK Government Security Clearance (Security Check - SC) due to the nature of the work. National security vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK 
  • Unfortunately, we are not accepting any applications for those who are on a student/graduate visa, or who will need sponsorship during the scheme. All applicants will therefore need a full UK Right to Work for the duration of the scheme without this we cannot accept an application

About this employer

You’re not just looking for a career, you’re looking to make a difference. Millions of people rely on us every day to help them live their lives, power their businesses, and keep their public services running. We connect friends to family, clients to colleagues, people to possibilities. We keep the wheels of business spinning, and the emergency services responding. And we use the power of technology to help solve big challenges, like climate change and cyber security. From day one, you’ll have a voice at BT Group. You’ll get stuck in to tough challenges, pitching ideas and making things happen. You won’t be alone though: we’ll be there with help and support through you’re learning and development. You’ll make great friends, discover new talents, and feel part of something exhilarating. This is your chance to make a real difference to the world. Grab it.

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Company benefits

  • Discounts on EE & BT products 
  • Online GP 
  • Paid carer’s leave
  • Support in carving your own career path
  • Volunteering days
  • Optional Private Healthcare and Dental

Disability Confident

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

  • On completion of your programme, your future role will depend on the opportunities available when you assimilate, but we will support you throughout this process to help identify and secure a suitable position

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

FIREBRAND TRAINING LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000012611.

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Closes in 16 days (Sunday 22 February 2026)

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