QA Test Engineer Intern: Build Enterprise-Grade Quality

IBM

Tucson (AZ)

Hybrid

USD 56,000 - 102,000

Part time

14 days+

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Job summary

IBM is seeking a QA/Test Intern to ensure quality across enterprise software solutions within the Infrastructure division. You will design and execute diverse test plans, develop automated test scripts, and collaborate with developers, product managers, and support teams to embed quality throughout the SDLC.

The role emphasizes manual and automated testing, REST APIs, Linux environments, and experience with CI/CD pipelines.

Qualifications

Understanding of software testing methodologies, test design techniques, and quality assurance principles.
Experience developing and executing manual and automated test cases.
Proficiency in one or more programming or scripting languages such as Python, Java, JavaScript, Go, or Shell scripting.
Familiarity with test automation frameworks and tools.
Knowledge of defect tracking and test management tools.
Experience with Linux/Unix operating systems and command-line environments.
Understanding of REST APIs, microservices, and distributed systems testing.
Knowledge of source control systems such as Git.
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and execute functional, integration, system, regression, performance, and end-to-end test plans.
Develop and maintain automated test frameworks, scripts, and test suites to improve test coverage and efficiency.
Collaborate with software developers and product teams to understand requirements and ensure quality is built into the development process.
Identify, document, prioritize, and track software defects through resolution.
Validate new features, enhancements, and bug fixes to ensure they meet functional and non-functional requirements.
Participate in code reviews, design reviews, sprint planning, and agile development activities.
Perform root cause analysis of product defects and work with engineering teams to drive corrective actions.
Contribute to CI/CD pipelines by integrating automated testing and quality gates.
Monitor product quality metrics and recommend improvements to testing processes, tools, and methodologies.
Create and maintain test documentation, validation reports, and quality assurance standards.