Who We Are
At Career PCS, we specialize in bridging the gap between military service and civilian careers through the DoD SkillBridge program. Our mission is to connect transitioning service members with meaningful internship opportunities that lead to fulfilling post-military careers.
About This Role
We are seeking an Army CSP Quality Assurance (QA) Intern to join our software team. This fully remote position offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in ensuring the quality and reliability of our software products. As a QA Intern, you will work closely with our development team to identify issues, implement solutions, and contribute to the overall improvement of our software offerings.
Jobs to Be Done
Develop and execute test plans and test cases for various software applications.
Identify, document, and track software defects and inconsistencies.
Collaborate with developers to understand features and technical implementations.
Participate in code reviews and provide feedback from a QA perspective.
Assist in the development and maintenance of automated testing frameworks.
Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices in software quality assurance.
Tools & Technologies You’ll Use
In this role, you’ll gain hands-on experience with industry-standard tools and technologies used in modern software quality assurance and testing.
Testing Tools: Selenium, Cypress, Jest (for automated web testing)
Project Management: Jira (for tracking issues and managing test cases)
Programming Languages (for automation): Python, JavaScript (for writing test scripts)
Continuous Integration/Deployment (CI/CD) Tools – GitHub Actions (for integrating automated tests into development pipelines)
Sample Resume Bullets You'll Gain
Conducted comprehensive testing of software applications, identifying and documenting critical defects.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance software quality and user experience.
Developed and maintained automated test scripts, reducing manual testing time by X%.
Participated in agile development processes, contributing to sprint planning and retrospectives.
Similar Role Titles
Quality Assurance Engineer
QA Analyst
Software Tester
Quality Engineer Intern
How to Prepare for Success
To maximize your impact in this role and accelerate your learning curve, we recommend exploring the following topics before starting:
Software Testing Fundamentals – Learn the basics of manual and automated testing, test case design, and bug tracking.
Agile & Scrum Methodologies – Understanding how QA fits into agile development workflows will help you work effectively with developers.
Basic Programming & Scripting – Familiarity with Python, JavaScript, or another scripting language can be useful for writing automated tests.
Automated Testing Tools – Exposure to Selenium, Cypress, or Playwright can give you an edge in test automation.
Version Control & CI/CD – Learn the basics of GitHub and how QA integrates into Continuous Integration/Deployment pipelines.
Other Perks of the Role
Fully remote position offering flexibility and work-life balance.
Mentorship from experienced software professionals.
Exposure to the latest tools and technologies in software development and testing.
Opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects that impact transitioning service members.
Potential for part-time employment upon successful completion of the internship.
This internship isn’t just about learning technical skills—it’s about preparing you for a successful career in tech with real-world experience. Join us at Career PCS and play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality software solutions that make a difference.