ITV Apprentice Software Tester

Workplace: Manchester (some occasional travel to London and Leeds required)

Department- Group Technology

Working pattern -Hybrid (1-2 days in the office 3-4 at home)

Duration:18-20 months (This is a full time role from Monday to Friday - 37.5 hours per week)

Contract -Fixed Term Contract

Qualification:L4 Software Tester

Hiring range: 27405

The team

Group Technology provides technical solutions that underpin everything we do at ITV such as the networks we run on the devices we use and key software products used across the business.

The Product Management Team delivers bespoke software to service Group level functions such as Finance and HR. Among other things we ensure our on-screen talent gets paid and that the army of people working on our productions are contracted correctly and have access to the systems they need.

Our ethos is to fully own our products - we design build test deliver run and support those products. Our software is deployed on ITVs Cloud platforms to ensure reliability and security.

The role

The Software Test Engineer role is responsible for ensuring the quality of the developed software products and that they meet the specified requirements.

• Pairing with other testers developers and business analysts to learn aspects of the software products
• Performing exploratory testing to verify system behaviour and uncover defects
• Tracking and investigating issues identified by automated regression tests
• Writing automated tests to assure our products remain correct over their lifetime
• Performing tests against service APIs user interfaces databases and code units as appropriate
• Working with the developers to ensure the quality of the solution as it is being built including attending 3 amigo sessions demos code reviews etc
• Taking part in team meetings to effectively share progress
• Learning software development and testing tools and techniques

You will learn

• Apply structured approaches and techniques to perform system level testing of software products
• Write and maintain automated tests using Java and/or Javascript/Typescript
• Analyse business requirements to extract key priorities and identify edge cases
• Design and build test cases to efficiently cover business requirements
• Follow agile software development methodologies to collaborate with team members and stakeholders
• Appreciation of testing activities that are performed throughout the entire software development lifecycle
• Work with Cloud platforms such as AWS and GCP
• Manage tasks and defects using collaboration tools
• Process and interpret test results and other related data
• Use source control and continuous integration tools
• Experience working in a professional high performing team
• Able to work both individually and closely with other team members
• Systematically break down work into individual tasks

Skills youll need (minimum criteria)

Problem solving & thinking

• Analytical mindset with logical reasoning and a structured approach to solving problems
• Rigorous approach with strong attention to detail

Technical foundation

• Awareness of software development through study work or personal projects (JavaScript/TypeScript or Java preferred)
• Demonstrable interest in technology or engineering

Working style

• Able to follow direction and learn from others
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
• Positive proactive attitude with a willingness to learn

Communication

• Clear communication and good interpersonal skills

Other things were looking for (key criteria)

Genuine interest in the industry

• Genuine curiosity about media technology and how content moves from source to screen at ITV

Growth mindset

• Motivation to continuously learn including programming languages such as Python or Java and emerging cloud technologies
• Adaptable and open to new tools techniques and ways of working

Organisation & ways of working

• Strong time management and ability to balance project work with apprenticeship study requirements
• Comfortable contributing in collaborative environments such as Agile ceremonies

Ownership & initiative

• Self-starter who explores problems asks questions and looks for ways to improve processes
  

Eligibility/Entry Criteria

As this is a Level 4 Apprenticeship we require you to have/be predicted to achieve the below qualifications

GCSE Grades (or equivalent) C/4 or above in English and Maths plus 2 other subjects and a minimum of a pass at Level 3 (or equivalent) qualification (ideally in a maths or computer programming subject but this is not essential)

There is no upper age limit to an Apprenticeship we would encourage applications from anyone leaving school all the way to looking for a career change. Please see below to check you meet the eligibility criteria:

• You have lived within the UK/EEA for a minimum of 3 years consecutively
• You meet the entry criteria for the apprenticeship as listed above
• You have not completed a degree/same level qualification in a similar subject to the role you are applying for

• You cannot have achieved the qualification already and you must not already be in full time education at the point of enrolment

Your application will be assessed clearly as outlined on the application form.

At ITV we appreciate the use of technology for research during the application process. We understand that AI tools including ChatGPT can be valuable resources. However we value authenticity and expect applicants to showcase their own thoughts and experiences.

Applications that appear to be directly copied from AI-generated content may be subject to rejection. We believe in a fair and authentic assessment process and your individuality is key to standing out in our selection.

Whats next

Applications can be made for this scheme online. Howeverif you require this information in an alternative format please contact

If you are shortlisted to the second stage you will be invited to attend an ITV Experience workshop. This will be held acrossMarch/April 2026(subject to change) & will be a face to face Experience day.

*In order to manage the volume of interest we can only accept your first application. If you apply for multiple roles we can only accept your first one. Due to the volume of applications we expect to receive we will be unable to provide feedback at initial application stage*

We recommend early application for this role we are within our rights to close the role early should we receive a suitable number of applications

Closing date: 13th March 2026