IT Quality Assurance Intern (Summer 2027)

Vertiv Group Corporation; Westerville (OH); On-site; USD 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Vertiv Group Corporation is seeking an IT Quality Assurance Intern for Summer 2027 to support the testing team by executing scripted test cases, maintaining test documentation, and preparing test environments during active release cycles in a manufacturing IT setting.

The role offers hands-on exposure to enterprise software testing, experience with test data setup, and mentorship from senior QA analysts as part of a lean, high-performing QA team, helping ensure quality across release cycles.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/IS or related field.
• Coursework or demonstrated interest in software testing and SDLC.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow documented procedures.
• Clear written communication of test results.
• Ability to work independently after initial training.

Responsibilities

• Execute scripted test cases during release cycles and document pass/fail results with clear evidence
• Flag defects or unexpected behaviors to senior QA analysts for triage
• Review and update outdated test case steps to reflect current system behavior
• Identify and flag orphaned test cases for review
• Fill formatting gaps and standardize documentation across the test case library
• Map untested scenarios into draft test cases following team templates
• Submit drafts to senior analysts for review and approval before use
• Set up test data per documented instructions to support upcoming test cycles
• Reset and prepare test environments, reducing setup time
• Verify environment readiness prior to release testing windows

Skills

Attention to detail

Written communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, or related field

Tools

Jira

Azure DevOps

TestRail

Job description

IT Quality Assurance Intern (Summer 2027)

Position Summary

The IT QA Intern will support the testing team by executing scripted test cases, maintaining test documentation, and preparing test environments during active release cycles. This role provides hands-on exposure to enterprise software testing in a manufacturing IT environment while delivering measurable value to a lean, high-performing QA team.

Key Responsibilities

Test Execution & Documentation

Execute scripted test cases during release cycles and document pass/fail results with clear evidence

Flag defects or unexpected behaviors to senior QA analysts for triage

Test Case Maintenance

Review and update outdated test case steps to reflect current system behavior

Identify and flag orphaned test cases for review

Fill formatting gaps and standardize documentation across the test case library

Test Case Development Support

Map untested scenarios into draft test cases following team templates

Submit drafts to senior analysts for review and approval before use

Environment & Data Readiness

Set up test data per documented instructions to support upcoming test cycles

Reset and prepare test environments, reducing setup time

Verify environment readiness prior to release testing windows

Required Qualifications

Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, or related field

Coursework or demonstrated interest in software testing, QA, or software development lifecycle

Strong attention to detail and ability to follow documented procedures precisely

Clear written communication skills (test results must be unambiguous)

Ability to work independently on assigned tasks after initial training

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with test management tools (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps, TestRail, or similar)

Exposure to cloud platforms (Salesforce, AWS, or Oracle)

Basic understanding of QA methodologies (test plans, test cases, defect lifecycle)

Interest in test automation concepts (Selenium, Playwright)

Experience with enterprise or ERP applications is a plus

What You'll Gain

Hands-on experience executing and documenting tests for enterprise-scale applications

Exposure to Oracle CPQ, cloud platforms, and manufacturing IT systems

Mentorship from senior QA analysts on testing best practices

Understanding of how QA integrates into release management and SDLC

Portfolio-ready work samples demonstrating real-world QA contributions