Quality Assurance Testing Apprentice (Manual and Automation)

Job Description
Apprentice

Apprentice QA Testing (Manual & Automation)

Launch your career in software quality assurance with a role that offers hands-on experience, mentorship, and real-world impact! We're seeking a detail-oriented, curious individual ready to develop technical testing expertise while contributing to mission-critical risk management applications.



About the Role


As a QA Testing Apprentice, you'll dive into the exciting world of software quality assurance, learning both manual and automated testing approaches while supporting our Financial Risk Management IT team. This is an ideal opportunity for early-career professionals to build technical expertise in a supportive environment.


Key Responsibilities


Execute test cases for risk applications, data processes, and system enhancements
Document and maintain test scenarios, cases, and expected outcomes
Participate actively in functional, regression, and integration testing activities
Contribute to automation by helping develop and maintain test scripts
Validate data to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency across systems
Track defects using Azure DevOps and collaborate with development teams on resolution
Update documentation and support continuous improvement of testing processes
Engage in agile practices including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives
Take ownership of assigned tasks and deliver within agreed timelines
Build knowledge through structured guidance and hands-on experience

About the Team

The Financial Risk Management IT team delivers reliable, high-quality risk and data applications that support critical business functions. Working in an international, agile environment, our team collaborates with QA Engineers, Developers, Business Analysts, and Risk stakeholders to ensure solutions are thoroughly tested and delivered with confidence.



About You

You're at the beginning of your professional journey with a passion for technology and quality. You have a curious mind, enjoy solving problems, and take pride in your attention to detail. You're eager to learn, open to feedback, and ready to grow your technical and professional skills in a collaborative environment.


We are looking for candidates who meet these requirements:

Understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and testing principles
Knowledge of SQL for data validation and querying
Working knowledge of C#
Experience with or exposure to manual testing methodologies
Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.

These are additional nice to haves:

Academic or project-based experience in automation testing
Exposure to test automation tools such as Selenium
Experience using Azure DevOps for test management
Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git)
Exposure to agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban)
Understanding of APIs and testing approaches
Knowledge of financial systems, data processing, or risk management concept


About Swiss Re



Swiss Re is one of the world’s leading providers of reinsurance, insurance and other forms of insurance-based risk transfer, working to make the world more resilient. We anticipate and manage a wide variety of risks, from natural catastrophes and climate change to cybercrime. Combining experience with creative thinking and cutting-edge expertise, we create new opportunities and solutions for our clients. This is possible thanks to the collaboration of more than 14,000 employees across the world.

Our success depends on our ability to build an inclusive culture encouraging fresh perspectives and innovative thinking. We embrace a workplace where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive and develop professionally regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, skillset, thought or other characteristics. In our inclusive and flexible environment everyone can bring their authentic selves to work and their passion for sustainability.

If you are an experienced professional returning to the workforce after a career break, we encourage you to apply for open positions that match your skills and experience.