QA Intern: Elevate Software Quality in Agile, Employee-Owned

DuCharme, McMillen & Associates, Inc.; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP eligibility on day one

Company paid parental leave

Generous time off package

Multiple benefit plans

Job summary

DuCharme, McMillen & Associates, Inc. is seeking a QA Intern to support the Quality Assurance team in testing software applications and technology solutions.

You will gain hands-on experience with test execution, defect tracking, and Agile software development practices while collaborating with QA engineers, developers, and business analysts. The role emphasizes learning testing methodologies, contributing to test plans, and participating in sprint ceremonies.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., CS/IS/SE/IT).
• Basic understanding of software development and testing concepts.
• Familiarity with web applications and databases preferred.
• Exposure to Agile methodologies is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating, executing, and maintaining test cases and test data for software applications.
• Perform manual testing of web-based and internal business applications.
• Document and report software defects, issues, and test results using designated tracking tools (e.g., Jira).
• Participate in Functional, User Acceptance (UAT), and Regression testing activities.
• Support QA team members in validating bug fixes and software enhancements.
• Assist in reviewing requirements and specifications to understand testing needs.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives.
• Help maintain testing documentation and ensure testing activities are properly recorded.
• Collaborate with developers and project teams to identify and resolve software issues.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Learning mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Information Technology / Software Engineering

Tools

Jira

Microsoft Office

Job description

DuCharme, McMillen & Associates, Inc. is seeking a QA Intern to support the Quality Assurance team in testing software applications and technology solutions.

You will gain hands-on experience with test execution, defect tracking, and Agile software development practices while collaborating with QA engineers, developers, and business analysts. The role emphasizes learning testing methodologies, contributing to test plans, and participating in sprint ceremonies.