SQA Student Employee

EPRI; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

EPRI is seeking a Software Quality Assurance (SQA) Student Engineer to assist with testing software for usability and documenting errors. This part-time role (20 hours per week) offers exposure to multiple platforms including Windows, Linux, iOS, and Android.

You will work with project managers and developers to ensure high-quality releases. The ideal candidate is a current software engineering student with strong communication, initiative, and problem-solving skills, plus familiarity with

Qualifications

• Must be a current student pursuing a bachelor’s degree in software engineering or a related field.
• Exhibits high initiative and can work under pressure with short timelines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Test EPRI software on PC platforms (Windows and Linux) and mobile platforms (iOS/Android).
• Log and track defects using JIRA, Confluence, and Azure DevOps; document test results.
• Collaborate with project managers and developers; maintain testing environments and data entry into databases.

Skills

Programming language

Software security

Communication

Troubleshooting

Initiative

Education

Bachelor’s degree in software engineering or related

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Azure DevOps

MS Office 365

Job description

Job Title:

SQA Student Employee

Location:

California Home Office, Charlotte, NC

Job Summary and Description:

EPRI is looking for a Software Quality Assurance (SQA) Student Engineer to assist with testing software for usability and writing reports documenting errors. This position is part-time, 20 hours per week.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Test EPRI software products on PC platforms (Windows and LINUX), Apple/Android mobile platforms

• Utilize JIRA, Confluence, Azure DevOps (ADO); Microsoft Office 365; Microsoft Windows 10; Apple iOS and Android

• Work and communicate with EPRI Project Managers and developers

• Perform data entry into databases which could include: source code, bugs, etc.

• Maintain virtual testing machines

Education:

• Must be a current student pursuing a bachelor’s degree in software engineering or a related field

The Ideal Candidate:

• Exhibits high initiative
• Works well under pressure / able to handle short time schedules
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Good knowledge of internet technologies and software security
• Strong learning and troubleshooting aptitude
• The following skills are a plus:
• Installation of hardware
• Database management
• Project management
• Software development process
• Good grasp of at least one programming language

The hourly rate range for Student positions are:

• Undergraduate: $16-29 per hour
• Masters: $27-33 per hour
• Ph.D: $31-36 per hour

These ranges are an estimate, and the actual hourly rate may vary based on various factors, including without limitation applicant’s education, experience, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. The hourly rate may also be adjusted based on applicant’s geographic location.

As an EPRI Student, you will not participate in EPRI's Benefit Programs which includes health insurance, retirement benefits, vacation, sick leave (except as set required by law) and holiday pay. However, as a Student employee you are eligible for the benefits of Social Security, State Disability Insurance, and Workers' Compensation Insurance.

For Student positions which require one to relocate to an EPRI office. Relocation assistance is not provided and the student will be responsible for covering all relocation costs/expenses.

EPRI participates in E-Verify, an online system operated jointly by the Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration (SSA). EPRI uses the system to check the work status of new hires by comparing information from the employee's I-9 form against SSA and Department of Homeland Security databases.

EPRI is an equal opportunity employer. EEO/AA/M/F/VETS/Disabled

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