Software Tester Apprentice (Forfront Ltd)

Short Description

To develop, maintain, document, and perform tests for new and existing software developed in conjunction with the Product Development team and to ensure the high standard of software quality is maintained.

Weekly Working Hours

Monday - Friday - 9am - 6pm

Full Description

About the Company

Forfront, an innovative software house established in 1998 and based in Epsom, Surrey, specialises in delivering complex solutions to both public and private sector organisations. With decades of experience, we have built a reputation for excellence.

Our flagship product, e-shot™, is a powerful communication and engagement platform trusted by Communication and engagement officers to effectively communicate important information, updates, and public services to citizens, stakeholders, and employees. It is used to increase public engagement, promote government initiatives, share policy changes, and provide essential services such as health, education, and local government updates, all in a timely and accessible manner. e-shot™ also helps foster transparency, trust, and community involvement.

As a mature and stable product, e-shot™ serves thousands of users and continues to grow through constant innovation. With this growth comes a heightened need for a secure, reliable environment.

We are seeking an ambitious individual who is passionate about technology and eager to learn and innovate. Forfront is a proud member of the G-Cloud and DOS (Digital Outcomes and Specialists) frameworks, playing a key role in the UK government's digital transformation program.

Duties and responsibilities

• Testing software for errors and deviation from specification.
• Design, develop, implement and document test scenarios.
• Document test plans.
• Use of Selenium web browser automation suite.
• Writing and managing SOAP UI test scripts.
• Building test scripts for automation.
• Logging bugs (errors, faults and deviation from specification).
• Working with the product team to improve user experience security and stability.
• Make recommendations to improve Quality Assurance.

Future Prospects

Potential for a permanent role upon completion of apprenticeship.

Training Provided

Firebrands sector leading Software Tester apprenticeship programme develops apprentices to ensure that software developed is fit for purpose and for use in business. On this programme, apprentices will learn how to conduct various testing activities across the software development lifecycle to ensure the software meets the business’ functional, security, performance, usability, and other relevant quality requirements.

Firebrands course is delivered either Online (online live instructor led), or face to face in the classroom environment (your choice). Our Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), Learning Mentors (LMs) and world-leading trainers prepare apprentices to work across multiple sectors.

Completion of this apprenticeship will provide learners with the following world class vendor certifications in addition to the

Software Tester apprenticeship

• BCS Level 4 Diploma in Software Development Methodologies
• ISTQB Foundation Level
• ISTQB Foundation Level Agile Tester Extension
• CertNexus Cyber Secure Coder

Key areas covered are

• Software Development Lifecycles
• Effective Team Working
• Problem Solving
• Software testing frameworks and methodologies
• Test plans, strategy, specifications, procedures, and controls
• Testing tools

Skills Required

• Able to understand technical documentation
• Able to communicate clearly and concisely
• Able to produce accurate and clear reports
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise work accordingly.
• Good understanding of technologies including HTML, CSS and Javascript
• Competent user of Microsoft 365 applications (Word, Excel etc)

Personal Qualities

• Motivated to self-learn new concepts and techniques
• Capable of working independently when required
• Good team player, able to collaborate effectively with colleagues
• Ready and willing to learn
• Right to live and work in UK

Qualifications Required

• 5 GCSEs grades A*-C/9-4 or equivalent (including English Language and Maths)