QA Intern / Software Testing Intern

About the Role

Aksharum is seeking 3 motivated, detail-oriented, and enthusiastic QA Interns to join their engineering team. This opportunity is for students, fresh graduates, and aspiring software testers to gain hands-on experience in Software Quality Assurance and Software Testing. Interns will collaborate with developers and the product team to understand requirements, test features, identify defects, and ensure high-quality user experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Understand business and technical requirements.
• Prepare test scenarios, test cases, and test data.
• Perform functional testing of web applications.
• Perform regression testing after new features and bug fixes.
• Perform UI, usability, and cross-browser testing.
• Identify, document, and track bugs with clear reproduction steps.
• Retest reported issues after fixes are implemented.
• Verify application features against defined requirements.
• Collaborate with developers to understand and troubleshoot issues.
• Perform basic API testing using tools like Postman.
• Perform basic database validation using SQL when required.
• Maintain testing documentation and test reports.
• Participate in release and deployment testing.
• Assist in improving the overall QA and testing process.
• Learn and apply software testing best practices.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Basic understanding of Software Testing and Quality Assurance.
• Understanding of SDLC and STLC.
• Basic knowledge of different testing methodologies.
• Ability to create clear and structured test cases.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to identify unexpected behavior and potential defects.
• Good communication and documentation skills.
• Willingness to learn new technologies and testing tools.

Good to Have:

• Postman / API Testing
• SQL / Database Testing
• Jira or other bug-tracking tools
• Browser Developer Tools
• Selenium
• Cypress
• Playwright
• Git/GitHub
• Basic automation testing concepts

Qualifications

• B.Tech / B.E / BCA / MCA / B.Sc. Computer Science or related fields.
• Candidates should be willing to learn, take responsibility, and work as part of a development and QA team.

Internship Details

• Position: QA Intern / Software Testing Intern
• Openings: 3
• Department: Engineering
• Work Mode: Remote
• Location: India
• Internship Duration: 6 Months
• Months 1–3: Unpaid Internship (focus on learning, training, and practical experience)
• Months 4–6: Performance-Based Stipend (approx. ₹5,000–₹10,000/month)
• Full-Time Opportunity (After 6 Months): Potential conversion based on performance, with an expected salary range of ₹2.5 LPA – ₹3.0 LPA.
• Full-Time Service Commitment: 18 months, subject to an employment agreement.

What You Will Gain

• Practical exposure to Manual Software Testing, Functional Testing, Regression Testing, UI and Usability Testing, API Testing, Database Testing, Test Case Design, Bug Reporting and Tracking, Cross-Browser Testing, QA Documentation, SDLC and STLC, Software Release and Deployment Processes, and an Introduction to Test Automation.
• Experience working with real-world development and QA workflows.
• Opportunity to collaborate with developers and team members.

Ideal Candidate

• Curious and eager to learn.
• Detail-oriented.
• Good at identifying problems.
• Comfortable asking questions and understanding requirements.
• Interested in software quality and user experience.
• Willing to take ownership of assigned tasks.
• Able to work collaboratively with developers and team members.
• Interested in building a long-term career in QA and Software Testing.

Willingness to learn, analytical thinking, attention to detail, and problem identification are valued.