Introduction
Join Retirement Systems Ltd, a Leeds-based software company developing technology for the retirement and financial services sector. Gain hands‑on experience testing applications, identifying defects and supporting quality software delivery, while working towards a Level 4 Software Tester Apprenticeship in a real‑world agile environment.
About the Employer
Retirement Technology Limited is a UK software company based in Horsforth, Leeds, focused on business and domestic software development.
What You’ll Do
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
Training Outcome
Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, there may be opportunities to progress into a permanent position and develop a career in:
- Software Testing
- QA Engineering
- Automation Testing
- Test Analysis
- Software Development
Skills Required
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Initiative
Qualifications
- Essential - GCSE - 5 GCSEs - 4/C or above
- Essential - GCSE - English - 4/C or above
- Essential - GCSE - Maths - 4/C or above
- Desired - A Level - Maths - Pass
Course Information
Course: Software tester (level 4)
Level: 4
Route: Digital
Apprenticeship Level: Higher
Working Arrangements
Working Week: 37.5 hours per week including dedicated off‑the‑job training.Monday to Friday.Exact working hours to be confirmed.
Expected Duration: 2 Years
Training Provider: THE S&A TRANSFORM GROUP LIMITED
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