Software Quality Assurance Intern

Applied Research Associates, Inc.; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is seeking a Software Quality Assurance Intern to join our Baton Rouge team.

You will assist in planning, executing manual and automated tests for enterprise software used by Navy and military communities, in a collaborative, agile environment. You will work with developers and engineers to review requirements, create test cases, and help ensure unit, regression, and system tests are thorough.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor of Science or higher in Computer Science or related field.
• Some knowledge (or relevant coursework) of agile development methods.
• Some knowledge (or relevant coursework) of C#, Java, or JavaScript.
• Solid oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in small team settings.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to plan and execute manual and automated testing
• Work with cross-functional teams to define a testing vision/test plan with respect to stakeholder goals and customer feedback
• Review requirements, specifications, and technical design documents to create test cases
• Support code reviews and ensure the team is creating adequate unit, regression, and system tests
• Identify, record, and document findings and create reports

Skills

QA testing

Agile development

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

C#

Java

JavaScript

React

Vue

Angular

GitLab

Job description

Description

Because of our work with the defense community, applicants must be U.S. citizens.

ARA is seeking a Software Quality Assurance Intern to be part of our team in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. We are a 100% employee-owned scientific research and engineering company dedicated to solving critical national problems to improve our safety, security, and way of life. You will work with other developers and engineers to design and implement quality assurance solutions for a wide range of applications. As a member of our development team, you will work in an agile environment focused on delivering high-quality software to our clients.

An internship is available for qualified undergraduate or graduate students studying towards a career in software development. The possibility of a transition to full-time employment is possible. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Up to 40 hours/week (during summer) and reduced hours (20 to 30 hours/week) during the school year (dependent upon available work). ARA’s interns are valued members of the team, tasked with work that is critical to the success of our projects.

What You Will Do

You will be a key member of ARA supporting multiple teams developing enterprise technologies to aid real-world operations for the Navy and military communities. As a valued member of our team your responsibilities will include:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to plan and execute manual and automated testing

• Work with cross-functional teams to define a testing vision/test plan with respect to stakeholder goals and customer feedback

• Review requirements, specifications, and technical design documents to create test cases

• Support code reviews and ensure the team is creating adequate unit, regression, and system tests

• Identify, record, and document findings and create reports

Software Quality Assurance Intern Required Technologies and Skills

• Pursuing a Bachelor of Science or higher in Computer Science or related field

• Some knowledge (or relevant coursework) of agile development methods

• Some knowledge (or relevant coursework) of C#, Java, or JavaScript

• Solid oral and written communication skills

• Ability to work effectively in small team settings

Licenses & Certifications

• US citizen with the ability to obtain DoD Secret clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with one or more frontend libraries (React, Vue, Angular, etc.)

• Experience with C#

• Experience or familiarity with automating QA processes using a continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) platform such as GitLab

About Us:

Applied Research Associates, Inc. (aka ARA) is an employee-owned international research and engineering company known for providing technically superior solutions to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences. We were founded in Albuquerque, NM in 1979 as the disco era was, thankfully, closing out and the personal computer era was beginning. We employ over 2,200 professionals and continue to grow. ARA offices throughout the U.S. and Canada provide a broad range of technical expertise in defense, civil, and health technologies, computer software and simulation, systems analysis, environmental technologies, and testing and measurement. Around ARA you are equally likely to hear a conversation about Kubernetes clusters as you are a debate on merits of a reverse polish notation (RPN) calculator!

While this is all of the Year One and Beyond stuff, Day One is highly impressive too. These are things like our competitive salary, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) & 401(k) with matching program, benefits package which includes medical, dental vision, flex spending, telehealth services, company-paid life & disability insurance including paid maternity disability leave through our company-paid short-term disability benefit, domestic partner coverage, dependent care flex spending, daycare discounts, pet insurance, relocation opportunities, floating holidays, tuition reimbursement, professional development as well as flexible schedules. ARA also prides ourselves on having a challenging culture where innovation & experimentation are the norm. At ARA, employees are our greatest assets, so we give our employees the tools, training, and opportunities to take active roles as owners. The motto, “Engineering and Science for Fun and Profit” sums up the ARA experience. The company realizes employee ownership spawns greater creativity and initiative along with higher performance and customer satisfaction levels.

Qualifications

Behaviors

Required

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Motivations

Required

• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

• Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

• Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

Education

Preferred

• Bachelors or better in Computer Science

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