Summary
The apprentice will be responsible for the quality of software development and deployment. You will be involved in creating, maintaining and executing automated and manual tests to ensure the software created by developers is fit for purpose. Some of the duties include analysis of software, and systems, mitigate risk and prevent software issues.
Wage
£22,500 a year
£22,500 – £27,500 per annum
Training course
Software developer (level 4)
Hours
Days and shifts to be confirmed.
40 hours a week
Start date
Thursday 28 August 2025
Duration
1 year 7 months
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
* Develops creation of effective test cases and test data. Analyse user stories, use cases and requirements for validity and feasibility.
* Review and analyse system specifications and carry out testing as per the defined procedures.
* Evaluate product code according to specifications.
* Participate in walkthroughs of testing procedures - Conduct post-release/ post-implementation testing - execute all levels of testing (system, integration, and regression).
* Help troubleshoot issues, design, develop and maintain automation scripts when needed.
* Detect and track software defects and inconsistencies. Execute test cases (manual or automated) and analyse results.
* Create logs to document testing phases and defects - report bugs and errors to development teams - ensure that all tested related work is carried out as per the defined standards and procedures.
* Work with cross-functional teams to ensure quality throughout the software development lifecycle - apply quality engineering principals throughout the Agile product lifecycle.
Where you'll work
Travellers Lane
Hatfield
AL10 8XB
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
QA LIMITED
Training course
Software developer (level 4)
What you'll learn
Course contents
* create logical and maintainable code
* develop effective user interfaces
* link code to data sets
* test code and analyse results to correct errors found using unit testing
* conduct a range of test types, such as Integration, System, User Acceptance, Non-Functional, Performance and Security testing.
* identify and create test scenarios
* apply structured techniques to problem solving, debug code and understand the structure of programmes in order to identify and resolve issues
* create simple software designs to effectively communicate understanding of the program
* create analysis artefacts, such as use cases and/or user stories
* build, manage and deploy code into the relevant environment
* apply an appropriate software development approach according to the relevant paradigm (for example object oriented, event driven or procedural)
* follow software designs and functional or technical specifications
* follow testing frameworks and methodologies
* follow company, team or client approaches to continuous integration, version and source control
* communicate software solutions and ideas to technical and non-technical stakeholders
* apply algorithms, logic and data structures
* interpret and implement a given design whist remaining compliant with security and maintainability requirements
* create logical and maintainable code
* develop effective user interfaces
* link code to data sets
* test code and analyse results to correct errors found using unit testing
* conduct a range of test types, such as Integration, System, User Acceptance, Non-Functional, Performance and Security testing.
* identify and create test scenarios
* apply structured techniques to problem solving, debug code and understand the structure of programmes in order to identify and resolve issues
* create simple software designs to effectively communicate understanding of the program
* create analysis artefacts, such as use cases and/or user stories
* build, manage and deploy code into the relevant environment
* apply an appropriate software development approach according to the relevant paradigm (for example object oriented, event driven or procedural)
* follow software designs and functional or technical specifications
* follow testing frameworks and methodologies
* follow company, team or client approaches to continuous integration, version and source control
* communicate software solutions and ideas to technical and non-technical stakeholders
* apply algorithms, logic and data structures
* interpret and implement a given design whist remaining compliant with security and maintainability requirements
Training schedule
Why choose our Software Engineer Level 4 apprenticeship?
Our Software Engineer Level 4 Apprenticeship gives learners advance skills and technical grounding to design, test and maintain software and web systems. Learners will also gain an understanding on advanced programming, systems and software development projects. Software Development is at the heart of digital transformation. With demand for services to be consumed online by both clients and employees increasing exponentially, software developers are in high demand. Software Engineers build and test high-quality code across front end, logic and database layers.
QA’s Software Engineer Level 4 apprenticeship programme enables the apprentice to:
* Build advanced skills and technical grounding to design, test and maintain software and web systems.
* Receive training on end-to-end software dev stack, as opposed to hyper-focusing on one area of development.
* Develop more advanced applications.
Tools and technologies learned: Learners will learn to use HTML5, JavaScript and CSS3.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
5 including Maths & English (grade 4 (C) or above)
Desirable qualifications
A Level in:
STEM (grade Level 3)
BTEC in:
Relevant subject (grade Any)
Other in:
Software (grade Level 3)
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
* Organisation skills
* Problem solving skills
* Analytical skills
* Team working