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QA Engineer Apprentice

Bango.net Limited · Cambridge

TechnologyHigher Level 4On-siteProgressionBenefits
About company
Bango provides technology and services that enable content providers, app stores, merchants, and other digital businesses to sell subscriptions, apps, media, and services
Its main offerings include:
Digital Vending Machine® (DVM) — a platform that lets content providers and subscription services bundle offerings and distribute them via third-party channels (telcos, banks, resellers, etc.), enabling subscription bundling and flexible delivery.

Bango Payments — a payments orchestration solution that enables online stores, app stores, and merchants to accept payments from mobile users. It supports alternative payment methods including direct carrier billing (DCB), digital wallets and other non-card payment options.

Full description
At Bango, the Apprentice Quality Assurance Engineer supports the day-to-day QA activities within an Engineering team. This includes learning how to analyse requirements, create and execute test plans, contribute to automated test suites, and carry out manual exploratory testing for new releases and bug fixes.

This is an apprenticeship role where you will be supported by experienced QA Engineers and wider Engineering colleagues while developing the skills needed to contribute to Bango’s quality standards, automation approach and continuous improvement culture.

You will work closely with Software Engineers, QA Engineers and Cloud Automation Engineers throughout the development cycle to help ensure that quality is considered as early as possible and carried through every release. You will help ensure that the products and services Bango builds meet functional requirements and perform to internal and customer expectations.

You will also learn how test automation helps teams work more effectively, reduce repeated manual effort and get feedback faster. As your skills develop, you will contribute to automated testing, exploratory testing and improvements that support Bango’s QA Strategy.

• Support QA activities within an Engineering team, with guidance from experienced colleagues.
• Analyse requirements, create, maintain and execute manual and automated tests in line with Bango’s QA approach.
• Carry out exploratory and usability testing using appropriate test tools.
• Investigate, document and communicate defects clearly.
• Contribute to promoting quality earlier in the development process, supporting a shift-left mindset within the team.
• Build confidence in contributing to team discussions about testing approach, improvements, risks and quality.
• Learn how automation supports faster feedback, reduced manual regression effort and more effective delivery.
• Contribute to QA best practice and support Bango’s QA Strategy.
• Take part in team reviews, retrospectives and continuous improvement activities.


Perks & benefits

Health and Wellness Programs Employee Discounts Free Meals and Snacks

Skills required

• Interest in technology, software testing and how software products are built.
• Good attention to detail and a structured approach to work.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills, and good written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable using common workplace tools like Microsoft Office, email, calendars, and online meetings on Windows or Mac OS
• Willingness to learn new tools, technologies and testing techniques.
• Previous experience in an office, technology or customer-focused environment is desired.
• Experience using AI tools or LLMs, such as ChatGPT or Claude, to support learning or task completion beneficial, but optional

Qualifications required

A-Levels in STEM subjects or Computer Science, equivalent qualifications, or demonstrable interest in technology, software testing or software development.

Training you'll get

Firebrands sector leading Software Tester apprenticeship programme develops apprentices to ensure that software developed is fit for purpose and for use in business. On this programme, apprentices will learn how to conduct various testing activities across the software development lifecycle to ensure the software meets the business’ functional, security, performance, usability, and other relevant quality requirements. 

Firebrands course is delivered either Online (online live instructor led), or face to face in the classroom environment (your choice). Our Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), Learning Mentors (LMs) and world-leading trainers prepare apprentices to work across multiple sectors.

Completion of this apprenticeship will provide learners with the following world class vendor certifications in addition to the Software Tester apprenticeship:


  • BCS Level 4 Diploma in Software Development Methodologies

  • ISTQB Foundation Level

  • ISTQB Foundation Level Agile Tester Extension

  • CertNexus Cyber Secure Coder


Key areas covered are:

  • Software Development Lifecycles 

  • Effective Team Working

  • Problem Solving 

  • Software testing frameworks and methodologies 

  • Test plans, strategy, specifications, procedures, and controls 

  • Testing tools

Future prospects

Bango has a strong history of apprentices successfully completing their course, continuing their career with the company, and progressing into longer-term roles.

Bango supports career development and internal movement across teams where this helps employees build their skills, broaden their experience and grow their careers.

The essentials

Hours, commitment and the dates that matter.

Hours 37.5 hours per week
Duration 18 months (Ongoing)
Roles available 1
Posted 04 Jun 2026
Interviews 10 Jun 2026
Starts Jul 2026
Apply by 31 Jul 2026

Training provider

BPP

Delivers the training for this role and manages your application.

Where you'd be based

CB4 0WZ

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