ACADEMY CONSULTANT
Launch your technology career at Roq's Academy! This programme offers training in software testing, coding skills, and mentorship—all fully funded.
ABOUT ROQ
Roq is an independent, outcomes-focused Quality Engineering consultancy. We provide a truly independent view on all things quality to the world’s largest organisations on their most important technology initiatives. We help them to realise the benefits of high-functioning, high-quality technology solutions, delivered at a pace that aligns with their business imperatives. This is something we’ve been proudly doing since 2009.
Roq is a people-first company with an inclusive and engaging culture. We believe that our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we always strive to ensure Roq is an inspiring, rewarding and enjoyable place to work. We’re proud to have been awarded Investors in People (IIP) Platinum, which recognises our excellence in leadership, employee support, and workplace culture.
Everything we do is built on our core values of Straight Talking, Passionate, Excellence and Commitment. Our happy and dedicated team are motivated by making a real difference in the lives of our clients, colleagues, and community.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Looking to kickstart an exciting career in technology? Roq's Academy is your gateway to a thriving future in Software Testing.
Roq’s Academy is a structured, 15-month programme which includes 3 months of intensive training followed by 12 months on client projects. The training programme covers all aspects of testing with a specific focus on quality engineering.
Within this programme you’ll complete the ISTQB Foundation in Testing, which is an industry-recognised qualification. Throughout your first 15 months of training, you will develop the skills and experience to become a fully-fledged Quality Engineer, including the ability to code and the utilisation of multiple software testing tools.
You’ll be mentored by our own industry leading Quality Engineering experts who will be keen to share their extensive and diverse knowledge and experience with you. With a dedicated Career Support Manager and extensive training opportunities, you’ll be supported to continually develop as a Quality Engineering professional and future-proof your career in a competitive and skill-based profession.
The Roq Academy is a fully funded training programme at no cost to you, whilst benefiting from a competitive salary from the day you join Roq, throughout the Academy programme and beyond.
As an Academy Consultant you will learn how to:
- Produce test data under guidance
- Create and maintain detailed test cases
- Implement automated testing
- Execute test cases in alignment with the agreed test schedule
- Capture the test results/outcomes
- Highlight testing related issues and risks to appropriate stakeholders
- Raise defects, including capturing evidence and diagnostic information
- Work as part of a test team to deliver quality
- Utilise a consultant skillset via stakeholder management and commercial awareness
- Any other duties deemed necessary by the company
WHAT WE LOOK FOR
At Roq, we are guided by four core values: Passion, Excellence, Commitment, and Straight-Talking. Here are some of the key qualities we’re looking for, aligned with each of our principles:
PASSIONATE
- Naturally curious and enjoys problem solving
- Interested in technology and has an appreciation of the importance of testing
- Is enthusiastic about testing and quality
EXCELLENCE
- Strong attention to detail
- Passionate about continuous learning and developing their skills
- Ability to multi-task effectively
COMMITMENT
- Understand the demands of working on projects
- Can be relied upon to achieve deadlines
- Demonstrates a ‘can do’ attitude and flexible approach
STRAIGHT TALKING
- Clear and concise communication style
- Appreciates the importance of feedback
- Honest and trustworthy
DESIRABLE
- Evidence of extracurricular activities such as charity work or societies
- Knowledge or experience of coding languages such as Java, C# and Python
- Knowledge or experience of software testing
- Educated to degree level in a STEM subject beneficial
- Department
- Delivery
- Locations
- Chorley
- Remote status
- Hybrid Remote
ACADEMY CONSULTANT
Launch your technology career at Roq's Academy! This programme offers training in software testing, coding skills, and mentorship—all fully funded.
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