Software Tester Apprentice
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Company: Dedalus Healthcare
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Location: LEEDS, LS1 4BA
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £15,392.00 per year
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Sector: Digital
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Ref: NAS-2000028411
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Application Deadline Date: 04/05/2026
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Start Date: 01/06/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday- Friday. We believe work life balance is important and take a hybrid approach to office attendance, our software testers attend the office 2 days per week, and breakfast is provided on these office days. A laptop will be provided. Working hours TBC
Brief Description
Dedalus UK are rapidly growing and we are looking for an Apprentice Software Tester to join the Digital Solutions team in Leeds, UK. You will be given the chance to develop your current skills as well as keep up to date with the latest technologies in an engaging, comfortable yet hardworking environment.
Training to be Provided
- Training is provided by The Coders Guild who have a highly skilled professional software tester who will equip you with the knowledge and experience to fast track your way to becoming a software tester
- Everything you learn during the sessions will be absolutely current and directly applicable to your work and career.
- Online training is provided to very quickly teach you foundational knowledge and skills to apply in your workplace
- Functional skills English and maths if required and agreed by employer
- Software Tester Level 4 (Higher National Certificate)
Future Prospects
- The Test Team is currently comprised of 5 people: Test Manager, Test Lead and three Software Testers. Most of the test team are former apprentices themselves, who have honed their craft with the support of Dedalus and now perform a large variety of tasks such as automation, accessibility, and performance testing. It is hoped the successful candidate will follow the same path as previous apprentices
Vacancy Detail
- Test Planning and Execution: Develop, document, and execute test cases and plans to validate healthcare software functionality, usability, and performance
- Manual Testing: Conduct manual testing using a variety of tools on various Dedalus products to identify defects, verify functionality, and assess usability’
- Requirements Analysis: Collaborate with customers, developers, and healthcare professionals to understand application requirements and ensure they are met in the software
- Defect Reporting and Management: Identify, log, and track software bugs and issues, working closely with the development team to ensure timely resolution
- Compliance and Validation Testing: Ensure software meets regulatory requirements (e.g., WCAG2.2) and adheres to healthcare industry standards
- Documentation: Maintain detailed documentation for release notes and user guides, test plans, and test cases
- Continuous Improvement: Dedalus will support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance testing processes, tools, and techniques
- Sprint Planning Design Input: Participate in design sessions to identify and address potential issues in application designs before development begins
- Customer facing support - Occasionally a customer will request on site support from the testers
Other Information
The candidate must be a pro-active self-motivated team player and eager to continually develop themselves
Have knowledge of Office 365 - word, excel, teams, outlook Organisational skills Analytical Skills: Strong problem-solving and analytical skills to identify issues and ensure quality
Communication Skills:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills for interacting with development teams and healthcare professionals
- Demonstrate a willingness to challenge conventional approaches and speak up with confidence
Attention to Detail:
- Keen eye for detail to identify issues and inconsistencies
A flexible approach:
- Working in agile means we often must re-prioritise our tasks to fit the needs of the wider team and dynamic deadlines
Nice to have Competencies are:
- Testing experience Experience in agile or other software development methodologies Healthcare experience