The successful candidate will:

• Execute manual test cases on web and mobile applications
• Identify, investigate and report software defects, usability issues and display problems
• Log, track and retest software bugs using company systems and tools
• Review user stories, requirements and specifications to create detailed test scripts
• Work closely with software developers to understand issues and verify fixes
• Assist with software quality assurance activities throughout the development lifecycle
• Learn software testing methodologies, techniques and best practices
• Support user acceptance testing activities where required
• Assist with maintaining testing documentation and test evidence
• Develop skills in automated testing tools and frameworks such as
• Cypress, Playwright and Selenium
• Contribute to ensuring software products are reliable, secure and user-friendly

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. Off-the-job training will follow the time allocations outlined in the occupational standard.

Training to be provided - The successful candidate will work towards the Level 4 Software Tester Apprenticeship Standard.

Training will be delivered through a combination of workplace learning and structured off-the-job training. The apprentice will gain practical experience working on live software projects while developing the knowledge, skills and behaviours required for a successful career in software testing.

There may also be opportunities to gain recognised industry certifications, including ISTQB.

Retirement Technology Limited is a UK software company based in Horsforth, Leeds, focused on business and domestic software development.