About the role#
The IT Quality Assurance Intern will support our team in testing software applications and technology solutions. This position offers hands-on experience with quality processes, test execution, defect tracking, and Agile development practices. You will work alongside QA engineers, developers, and business analysts to help ensure software meets quality standards and business requirements.
What you'll do#
- Create, execute, and maintain test cases and test data for software applications.
- Perform manual testing of web-based and internal business applications.
- Document and report software defects, issues, and test results using tracking tools.
- Participate in Functional, User Acceptance (UAT), and Regression testing.
- Support the team in validating bug fixes and software enhancements.
- Review business requirements and functional specifications to understand testing needs.
- Participate in Agile ceremonies, such as sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives.
- Maintain testing documentation to ensure activities are recorded.
- Learn and apply software quality assurance methodologies and standards.
- Collaborate with developers and project teams to identify and resolve software issues.
- Contribute ideas for process improvements and testing efficiencies.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Basic understanding of software development and testing concepts.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
- Eagerness to learn new technologies and software testing techniques.
- Familiarity with web applications, databases, or programming concepts is preferred.
- Exposure to Agile methodologies is a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: Lisle, Illinois
- Term: Summer 2027
- Modality: On-site
- Employment: Full time
- Paid: Yes
About DMA - DuCharme, McMillen & Associates, Inc.
DMA - DuCharme, McMillen & Associates, Inc. is a privately held business consulting firm founded in 1972. Based in Fort Wayne, Indiana, the company employs 975 people. It provides corporate tax services to public and private clients across the United States, Canada, and Europe. The firm specializes in areas such as property tax, tax technology, and sales and use tax.
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