QA/Test Developer ELH

IBM; Ionia (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

IBM is seeking an Automation and Test Software Developer Intern/Co-op to design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks and tools. You will collaborate with software engineers, QA, and product managers to support continuous integration and delivery.

Responsibilities include designing tests for web, API, and backend services, integrating tests into CI/CD, and improving test environments while advocating best practices in test automation.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Degree in Computer Science or related STEM majors.
• Familiarity with 1 or more Programming languages: Python, Java.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and willingness to learn new technologies.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement automated test frameworks and test cases for web, API, and backend services.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to ensure rapid and reliable software delivery.
• Collaborate with development teams to understand product architecture and features to create effective test strategies.
• Analyze test results, identify defects, and work with developers to resolve issues.
• Maintain and improve test environments and infrastructure.
• Advocate for best practices in test automation and software quality.

Skills

Python

Java

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Introduction

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Automation and Test Software Developer Intern/Co-op to join our software development team. In this role, you will contribute to the design, development, and maintenance of automated test frameworks and tools that ensure the quality and reliability of our software products. You will collaborate closely with software developers, QA engineers, and product managers to support continuous integration and delivery practices. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in a dynamic and innovative environment while contributing to impactful projects.

Your Role and Responsibilities

• Design and implement automated test frameworks and test cases for web, API, and backend services.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to ensure rapid and reliable software delivery.
• Collaborate with development teams to understand product architecture and features to create effective test strategies.
• Analyze test results, identify defects, and work with developers to resolve issues.
• Maintain and improve test environments and infrastructure.
• Advocate for best practices in test automation and software quality.

Required Education

• Bachelor’s Degree

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• Pursuing a Degree in Computer Science or related STEM majors.
• Familiarity with 1 or more Programming languages: Python, Java.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and willingness to learn new technologies.

About Business Unit

IBM Systems helps IT leaders think differently about their infrastructure. IBM servers and storage are no longer inanimate – they can understand, reason, and learn so our clients can innovate while avoiding IT issues. Our systems power the world’s most important industries and our clients are the architects of the future. Join us to help build our leading‑edge technology portfolio designed for cognitive business and optimized for cloud computing.

Your Life @ IBM

In a world where technology never stands still, we understand that dedication to our clients’ success, innovation that matters, and trust and personal responsibility in all our relationships, lives in what we do as IBMers as we strive to be the catalyst that makes the world work better.

Being an IBMer means you’ll be able to learn and develop yourself and your career, you’ll be encouraged to be courageous and experiment every day, all whilst having continuous trust and support in an environment where everyone can thrive whatever their personal or professional background.

Our IBMers are growth‑minded, always staying curious, open to feedback, and learning new information and skills to constantly transform themselves and our company. They are trusted to provide ongoing feedback to help other IBMers grow, as well as collaborate with colleagues, keeping in mind a team‑focused approach to include different perspectives to drive exceptional outcomes for our customers. The courage our IBMers have to make critical decisions every day is essential to IBM becoming the catalyst for progress, always embracing challenges with resources they have to hand, a can‑do attitude, and always striving for an outcome‑focused approach within everything that they do.

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About IBM

IBM’s greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that through the application of intelligence, reason, and science, we can improve business, society, and the human condition, bringing the power of an open hybrid cloud and AI strategy to life for our clients and partners around the world.

Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are not only one of the largest corporate organizations in the world, we’re also one of the biggest technology and consulting employers, with many of the Fortune 500 companies relying on the IBM Cloud to run their business.

At IBM, we pride ourselves on being an early adopter of artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and blockchain. Now it’s time for you to join us on our journey to being a responsible technology innovator and a force for good in the world.

IBM is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, or other characteristics protected by the applicable law. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

Other Relevant Job Details

IBM will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. Therefore, in order to be considered for this position, you must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.

The compensation range and benefits for this position are based on a full‑time schedule for a full calendar year. The salary will vary depending on your job‑related skills, experience, and location. Pay increment and frequency of pay will be in accordance with employment classification and applicable laws. For part‑time roles, your compensation and benefits will be adjusted to reflect your hours. Benefits may be pro‑rated for those who start working during the calendar year.

Locations:

POUGHKEEPSIE, San Jose, New York, California, United States