Software Quality Engineer Intern - Summer 2026
CACI International•Chantilly, VA
•$45,900 - $91,900
About The Position
Seeking a motivated Software Quality Engineer Intern to support the QA and Test Engineering team with improving and maintaining our automated test framework. This role will focus heavily on refactoring existing automated tests, troubleshooting and resolving broken tests, improving test reliability, and assisting with modernization of the automation codebase. The intern will work directly under the Test Team Lead to support ongoing test automation initiatives across integration, regression, and end-to-end testing efforts within a fast-paced Agile environment.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a degree in: Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, Or related technical field
- Basic understanding of software testing concepts
- Familiarity with programming or scripting languages such as: TypeScript, JavaScript, Python, Java
- Basic understanding of Git/version control
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Willingness to learn automation frameworks and CI/CD processes
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future
Nice To Haves
- Exposure to automated testing tools/frameworks such as: Playwright, Cucumber, Selenium
- Familiarity with Agile development methodologies
- Understanding of API testing concepts
- Exposure to Linux, Docker, or Kubernetes environments
- Experience working with Jira or similar tracking tools
Responsibilities
- Refactor and reorganize existing automated test suites for maintainability and scalability
- Investigate, troubleshoot, and repair failing or unstable automated tests
- Assist with improving automation framework structure and reusable utilities
- Update outdated test logic to align with current application functionality
- Improve test execution stability and reduce flaky test behavior
- Support regression testing activities across multiple environments
- Assist with organizing test assets, scenarios, and reporting
- Review test results and document findings/issues
- Collaborate with developers, testers, and DevOps personnel to resolve automation-related issues
- Participate in Agile ceremonies including standups, sprint planning, and backlog refinement
- Help improve automation coverage and requirement traceability
Benefits
- flexible time off
- robust learning resources
- competitive compensation
- healthcare
- wellness
- financial
- retirement
- family support
- continuing education
- time off benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Associate degree
