Software Tester Intern

Currently enrolled in an accredited associate's, bachelor's, or technical certificate?

Part-time, 20+ hrs/week during standard business hours, In-office (Covington, OH)

Get paid to break things. Then help fix them.

Every insurance policy quote, every claim paid, every bill generated — somewhere behind it is software that has to work correctly, every single time. Our job is to make sure it does.

As a Software Tester Intern at Marias Technology, you'll be the person who finds the problem before the customer does. You'll learn how enterprise software is actually built, tested, and shipped — not in theory, but on real systems that real companies depend on.

No prior QA experience required. We'll teach you the craft. What we need from you is curiosity, a sharp eye, and the persistence to keep digging when something feels off.

This isn't a coffee-run internship

You'll be doing genuine, structured QA work from week one, with close support from experienced testers:

• Test software against system specifications to confirm it works the way customers expect
• Run manual functional, integration, regression, and system tests for new builds, upgrades, and fixes
• Read business requirements and specs, then map out test plans that cover every angle
• Learn the distinct testing areas of an insurance platform — workflow, rating, print, rules and validations, billing, claims, and third-party raters
• Spot the difference between an actual defect and a spec that needs updating
• Write clear, concise defect reports and test results that developers can act on
• Re-test fixes to confirm issues are fully resolved
• Learn industry-standard tools like DevStride and defect trackers such as Jira or Azure DevOps

A real path forward — degree or not

This role is the foundational entry point into our software testing practice. Interns who perform strongly may be considered for a full-time Software Tester I position based on business need.

And you don't have to finish your degree first to be eligible. If you're doing the work well, we want to keep you.

What you need

Required

• Currently enrolled in an accredited associate's, bachelor's, or technical certificate program in IT, Computer Science, Software Engineering, MIS, Business, Insurance/Risk Management, or a closely related field
• Active enrollment maintained for the duration of the internship
• Basic computer proficiency — navigating applications, managing files, working in browser-based tools
• Comfort with Microsoft Teams, Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Ability to read and follow documented test scripts and step-by-step procedures
• Willingness to learn DevStride
• Availability for a minimum of 20 hours per week during standard business hours

Nice to have (but genuinely optional)

• Coursework, self-study, or a prior internship touching software, QA, or technology
• Any detail-heavy work experience — data entry, customer service, operations, administrative, legal, billing, or financial
• Enrollment in or completion of an ISTQB Foundation Level course
• Familiarity with defect tracking tools
• Any insurance knowledge — or just a willingness to learn insurance terminology on the job

Who tends to thrive here

• You notice when something doesn't match what it should — the misaligned column, the number that's off by a penny, the field that saved when it shouldn't have
• You write clearly. A defect nobody can reproduce isn't a defect that gets fixed
• You ask questions instead of guessing
• You try three approaches before you say "it doesn't work"
• You take feedback well and apply it the next time
• You do the right thing when nobody's checking

What you get

• $17–$19/hour, paid semi-monthly via direct deposit
• Hands-on mentorship from senior testers — you'll learn a marketable, in-demand skill set
• Employee store discounts: Glacier View Coffee (10%), Pacific Coast Surf Shop (25%), Elias & Oliver Boutique (25%)
• A schedule built around students — 20+ hours a week during business hours, in a stable in-office environment
• A genuine shot at a full-time offer in a growing technology practice

Please note: as a part-time internship, this position is not eligible for medical, dental, vision, or PTO benefits.