Internship - Junior QA Engineer

Systematic; Aarhus; On-site; DKK 134,000 - 201,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Intern network with events

On-site perks at Aarhus office

Job summary

Systematic Aarhus invites a motivated student to join the QA Team as an Intern, starting February 2027 for five months, working on real healthcare and defence software. You will learn to analyze requirements, design test strategies, create and execute test cases, and report defects to improve our solutions.

The internship offers hands-on experience with tools like JIRA, Kubernetes, Docker, Postman, GIT and TeamCity, plus a vibrant intern network and on-site perks at the Aarhus office.

Qualifications

• You are currently studying Software Technology Engineering, Health Technology, or a similar program.
• You value learning and are ready to contribute to real projects.
• You speak and write English fluently; Danish is an advantage but not required.

Responsibilities

• Participate in daily Scrum meetings.
• Manually test and qualify new features.
• Collaborate with QA Engineers, Test Managers, Developers, Architects, Domain advisors, and Project Managers.
• Create and execute test cases based on requirements and user stories.
• Report and clarify defects to improve our solutions.
• Explore test automation possibilities (depending on team placement).
• Create test designs and test strategies.
• Participate in system test phases with the team.

Skills

English fluency

Independent work

Team collaboration

Curiosity

Structured approach

Education

Software Technology Engineering / Health Technology student

Tools

JIRA

Kubernetes

Docker

Postman

GIT

TeamCity

Job description

Internship - Junior QA Engineer

Are you studying Software Technology Engineering or Health Technology and ready to gain hands-on experience with quality assurance in real-world projects? Join Systematic as a Software QA Engineer Intern and discover how your skills can make a real difference in critical Healthcare and Defence solutions.

Start: February 2027

The internship

As a member of the QA Team you will be a part of the development process from day one. As a QA you will learn to analyse requirements and needs, design test strategies and test cases, participate in risk analysis and be an essential part of the product development. As a QA intern you will be the guardian of high-quality in our software.

Throughout your internship, you will have the opportunity to work with tools and technologies such as JIRA, Kubernetes, Docker, Postman, GIT, TeamCity. Don't worry – we don't expect you to be an expert already. What matters most is your curiosity and willingness to learn.

You will gain practical insight into risk analysis, learn how requirements translate into test cases, and understand how features are tested and qualified before reaching end users. Most importantly, you will see how the skills from your studies create real impact in live projects.

Your daily tasks will include:

• participating in daily Scrum meetings
• manually testing and qualifying new features
• collaborating closely with QA Engineers, Test Managers, Developers, Architects, Domain advisors, and Project Managers
• creating and executing test cases based on requirements and user stories
• reporting and clarifying defects to help improve our solutions
• exploring test automation possibilities (depending on your team placement)
• creating test designs and test strategies
• participate in system test phases alongside the team

Who we are looking for

You are currently studying Software Technology Engineering, Health Technology, or a similar program. Beyond your academic background, what matters most is your motivation to learn and your readiness to contribute.

You are likely to thrive in this role if you:

• have a natural curiosity for analytical challenges and problem-solving
• can work both independently and collaboratively
• are structured in your approach and take responsibility for your tasks
• speak and write English fluently (Danish is an advantage but not required)

This is a full-time internship lasting five months, starting on 1 February 2027. To be eligible, you must be enrolled in a Danish study program and be based in Denmark during the internship period. The position is a paid if your study program allows.

Our projects in Systematic

When applying, you may indicate your preferred business area - either Healthcare or Defence. While we cannot guarantee placement, we will do our utmost to match your interests.

Read more about Defence here.

Read more about Healthcare here.

Life as an intern at Systematic

Interns are valued members of our teams. From day one, you will be assigned a dedicated tutor or mentor who will guide your development and provide ongoing support. You will work alongside experienced colleagues eager to share their knowledge, while being entrusted with real responsibility early in your journey.

We believe in delivering high-quality solutions while maintaining a positive work environment - whether through shared laughter over coffee, engaging discussions, or meaningful connections with colleagues. Beyond your immediate team, you will join our intern network, where you can build relationships and participate in social events with other interns across the organization.

Please note

that you must be able to present a clean criminal record and have lived in a NATO and/or an EU country for the past seven years as we work with security-classified projects. Read more here.

Welcome to Systematic Aarhus

At our Aarhus office, you can look forward to joining our Employees Club, which offers nearly 100 events a year of both social and professional character. Here, you can take advantage of a range of on-site perks from physiotherapist-led massages and an in-house hairdresser to sports clubs, game tables and even our own padel court. Our canteen is a standout feature, serving a daily selection of delicious and healthy dishes. Beyond the office, you will also enjoy benefits like free ARoS +1 access and various shopping discounts.

Never stop developing

Systematic is uniquely people-centric, truly international and proudly rooted in Denmark with more than 1100 employees. Together, we write intelligent and innovative code to drive progress and improve lives. We develop IT solutions that make a real difference where it matters most. This is why we never stop developing. Here, there is room to be professional and personal. It is not just a place to work but a place to belong.

Get in touch

Christina Christensen

Junior Consultant, Talent Aquisition

Location:

Aarhus C, DK, 8000

Business Unit:

Defence

Division:

Defence Product Development