Software Engineer - QA Analyst Intern

USA MOT Motion Industries, Inc.; Alton (IL); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Part time

Job summary

GPC is offering a Software Engineer - QA Analyst Intern role at its Birmingham, AL headquarters. The internship focuses on software quality assurance, testing methodologies, and automation tool usage to drive high-quality Motion IT applications.

You will work onsite and collaborate across teams to improve testing processes and defect reporting. The program emphasizes hands-on experience with Java, SQL, and automated testing tools like Selenium, Karate, and mabl, while developing strong

Qualifications

• Pursuing BS/BA in computer science, software engineering, or related field.
• Basic understanding of application configuration, maintenance, and support.
• Working knowledge of Java and SQL.
• Familiarize with relational database methodology.
• Good verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in defining, developing, maintaining, executing, and documenting automated test scripts.
• Assist in testing software applications.
• Support identifying, documenting, and logging defects.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and quality objectives.

Skills

Java

SQL

Test automation concepts

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Selenium

Karate

mabl

Job description

Software Engineer - QA Analyst Intern

Ready for a challenging and rewarding internship? This is your opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in software quality assurance, testing methodologies, and working in a collaborative environment to develop automated test script and execute of automated test scripts, and reporting of defects. The goal is ensuring the high quality of Motion IT applications. Join a leading industrial distribution company and unleash your skills to move our business forward!

This position will be based in Birmingham, AL. Interns will be onsite at the Birmingham headquarters.

Responsibilities

• Assist in defining, developing, maintaining, executing, and documenting automated test scripts.
• Assist in testing software applications.
• Support identifying, documenting, and logging defects.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and quality objectives.

Qualifications

• Working on a BS or BA degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field
• Basic understanding of application configuration, maintenance, and support.
• Working knowledge of Java and SQL
• Working knowledge of structured application development and change control methodologies.
• Familiarize with relational database methodology.
• Good verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a team environment.
• Must be self-motivated and know when to seek guidance.
• Capable of learning new tools and technologies and adapt to changing priorities.
• Preferred Experience with Selenium, Karate, mabl or other automated testing tools.

GPC conducts its business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic.

GPC's policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons.

Since 1928, GPC has set the standards for performance and value for our customers and our stakeholders. Today, we’re proud to say we’re the largest global auto parts network and a leading industrial parts distributor, one that offers rewarding careers that combine small company feel with a global scale. Our strengths are in the relationships we build and the value we deliver by merging local expertise with a global force.