QA Intern: Software Testing in Agile (ESOP Eligible)

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

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP eligibility

Company-paid parental leave

Generous time off

Employee benefits plans

Work-life balance

Job summary

DMA is seeking a QA Intern to support the Quality Assurance team in testing software applications and technology solutions. This role offers hands-on experience with software QA processes, test execution, defect tracking, and Agile practices.

You will collaborate with QA Engineers, Developers, and Business Analysts to ensure products meet quality standards and business requirements, while learning testing methodologies and contributing to process improvements.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Basic understanding of software development and testing concepts.
• Exposure to Agile methodologies is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Eagerness to learn new technologies and software testing techniques.

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 business requirements and functional 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.
• Learn and apply software quality assurance methodologies, standards, and best practices.
• Collaborate with developers and project teams to help identify and resolve software issues.
• Contribute ideas for process improvements and testing efficiencies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job description

DMA is seeking a QA Intern to support the Quality Assurance team in testing software applications and technology solutions. This role offers hands-on experience with software QA processes, test execution, defect tracking, and Agile practices.

You will collaborate with QA Engineers, Developers, and Business Analysts to ensure products meet quality standards and business requirements, while learning testing methodologies and contributing to process improvements.