[GRE] Intern (Quality Assurance)

Software Mind

1d•Remote

About The Position

Software Mind is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented QA Intern to join their team. This is a structured, one-month, unpaid learning journey designed to transform a high-potential individual into a proficient Junior QA Specialist through intensive technical mentoring. The intern will be fully immersed in a professional Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), with a primary goal of expert knowledge transfer.

Requirements

Educational Background - student or recent graduate in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical field.
Analytical Thinking - a strong ability to think logically and break down complex processes into smaller, testable components.
Attention to Detail - high precision and "eagle-eye" focus when observing system behavior and documenting technical issues.
Proactive Learner - a genuine passion for technology and a strong desire to rapidly develop skills through intensive mentoring and feedback.
Communication Skills - ability to clearly and effectively communicate findings and ideas within a team environment.
English Proficiency - at least a B2 level (written and spoken) to comfortably navigate technical documentation and collaborate with the team.
Foundation of Testing - a basic understanding of what software testing is and its importance in the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
Time Commitment - ability to be available for at least 32 hours per week to fully benefit from the training program.

Nice To Haves

Jira & Confluence - any prior exposure to task-tracking or documentation tools.
ISTQB Knowledge - familiarity with the ISTQB Foundation Level syllabus or ongoing certification efforts.
Problem-Solving - experience in technical support, troubleshooting, or personal coding projects.
Clever sense of humor :)

Responsibilities

Verifying System Quality - performing manual functional tests based on provided scenarios to ensure applications meet technical and business requirements.
Managing the Defect Lifecycle - identifying, documenting, and reporting software bugs in Jira with high precision, helping developers resolve issues faster.
Translating Requirements into Tests - learning to analyze system architecture and business logic to design effective test cases and documentation.
Ensuring Delivery Standards - preparing quality reports and status summaries that provide the team with clear insights into requirement coverage and test results.
Championing Agile Excellence - actively participating in Scrum ceremonies (Daily, Planning, Refinement) and adopting professional "Ways of Working" and SDLC standards.
Continuous Knowledge Growth - engaging in intensive technical mentoring sessions and workshops to rapidly adapt expert-level testing methodologies into daily routine.