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Software Tester Apprentice

Retirement Technology LTD · Horsforth · posted 3 September 2026

Wage
£20,000 a year
Hours
37.5 hours a week
Duration
2 Years
Level
Higher (Level 4)
Standard
Software tester (level 4)
Starts
30 September 2026
Closing date
29 September 2026
Positions
1

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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

Your training

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.

Where it leads

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

About Retirement Technology LTD

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

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsIT skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsProblem solving skillsInitiative

Entry requirements

  • GCSE 5 GCSEs (grade 4/C or above) — essential
  • GCSE English (grade 4/C or above) — essential
  • GCSE Maths (grade 4/C or above) — essential
  • A Level Maths (grade Pass) — desired

Where you'll work

  • JASON HOUSE, KERRY HILL, HORSFORTH, LEEDS, LS18 4JR

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