Trainee QA Test Analyst Apprenticeship

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Leeds
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Entry-level
CATEGORY
Technology
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

Manual Testing Test Case Design Defect Management Risk Based Testing Analytical Skills Communication Python ISTQB Foundation

FULL DESCRIPTION

Trainee QA Test Analyst Apprenticeship

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is hiring a Trainee QA Test Analyst Apprentice in Leeds, UK. This hybrid role offers a salary of £28,800 and starts on 7th September 2026.

About the Company

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is an award-winning investment platform, the UK's number one flat-fee investment platform with over 500,000 customers.

About the Role

As a Trainee QA Test Analyst, you will support the QA Testing team, shadowing members, testing system functionality, and studying towards a professional qualification. Key responsibilities include:

  • Work with the team to ensure quality of testing
  • Collaborate with departments for testing
  • Maintain and execute manual test cases
  • Identify test cases for automation
  • Conduct defect management and analysis
  • Ensure Risk Based Testing
  • Provide input into test estimates and reports
  • Attend Analysis/Design Review meetings
  • Provide test support post-implementation
  • Maintain compliance with FCA rules
  • Communicate progress
  • Adhere to governance
  • Actively study for a professional qualification

Personal Attributes

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  • Professional attitude
  • Flexible approach
  • Ability to work to tight deadlines
  • Strong communication skills
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Team player and self-motivated
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Familiar with desktop applications

Apprenticeship

Through the Level 4 Software Tester apprenticeship, you will learn Python, JavaScript, Java, C#, ISTQB Foundation, test planning, and reporting. By the end, you'll achieve Level 4 Software Tester plus ISTQB Foundation Certificate. Duration: ~16 months.

Requirements

  • At least 18 years old by 1st Sept 2026
  • UK/EEA citizen or lived in UK/EEA continuously for last 3 years
  • Eligible to work in UK and not in full-time education
  • Achieved or predicted level 3 qualification (e.g., A-levels) in 2026
  • Maths and English GCSE A*-C (9-4)
  • Must not hold existing qualification at same or higher level in similar subject
  • Basic understanding of coding desirable

Benefits

  • Group Personal Pension Plan
  • Life Assurance and Group Income Protection
  • Private Medical Insurance (Bupa)
  • Staff discounts on investment products
  • Personal & well-being fund
  • Retail discounts
  • Voluntary flexible benefits
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