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Chorus Intelligence, ‘Chorus’, is an award-winning supplier of data cleansing, analysis, search, enrichment and evidential reporting software for law enforcement, government agencies, financial and corporate institutions across the globe.

Continued employment and career progression.

Please note that this is an apprenticeship position and, therefore, anyone with more than six months professional experience working as a software tester or who holds an ISTQB foundation certificate will not be eligible.

You will also need to commit to completing a Level 4 Software Testing Apprenticeship.

The Company

Chorus Intelligence is a global technology company headquartered in the United Kingdom. Our North American headquarters is in Virginia Beach, VA.

We are trusted suppliers of investigative software that enables our customers to confidently turn data into intelligence and evidence. We have created the Chorus Intelligence Suite, a modular software solution that assists law enforcement through each stage of a digital investigation and are now launching the product into financial institutions.

Chorus has been providing law enforcement with innovative software solutions since 2011. We are established in most of the UK’s Police Forces and Government Agencies and are growing exponentially across North America.

At Chorus Intelligence, we work hard to ensure that we conduct our business in a way that gives our customers confidence that our operations are secure, continuously improving and designed to meet the expected levels of quality.

The Culture

Chorus Intelligence prides itself on being customer focussed and driven, following our core values in all we do. We employ agile working practices and a flat organisational structure that keeps us all in proximity. Ideas and new ways of working are encouraged, with quick decisions and actions allowing us to deliver high customer satisfaction and excellent retention rates.

The Location

Chorus Intelligence’s head office is in Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 with a hub in Cambridge. This role is to be based in the Woodbridge Office from Monday to Thursday and work from home on Fridays.

It is anticipated that the successful candidate will have a commute of 1 hour or less and, due to our location, have access to a car / motorbike.

Role Summary

The apprentice will work collaboratively with the QA team, developers, product owners, and other stakeholders throughout the company while undertaking structured learning through the Apprenticeship Scheme to achieve Level 4 Software Tester.

Responsibilities

Software Testing & Quality Assurance

  • Conduct manual and automated tests to identify bugs and verify functionality
  • Analyse software and systems to mitigate risks and ensure reliability
  • Document test results and contribute to recommendations for improvements

Development Lifecycle Participation

  • Engage in testing activities throughout the software development lifecycle
  • Collaborate with developers and business teams to understand requirements
  • Provide input on test planning, risk assessment, and product quality

Experience

  • Basic understanding of software testing principles
  • Familiar with any programming language
  • Passionate about technology and software development
  • Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail
  • Educated to a A-level in Computer Science or related subjects
  • Excellent communication skills and teamwork abilities

As part of the Level 4 Software Tester apprenticeship standard, you’ll be registered as a member with the British Computer Society and be on a fast track to an industry recognised qualification and your dedicated industry coach will support you through a blended approach that will include remote, in-person, 1-2-1 and group learning.

Monday - Friday, times to be confirmed.

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