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SMS Testing Engineer Intern
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Engineering
Internship
Remote
Unpaid
Remote (US-based)
Posted January 20, 2024
Slate Inc.
Remote Work Available
Fully remote position available for US-based high school and college students
Unpaid Internship
This is an unpaid internship position. We offer valuable hands-on experience, mentorship, and potential for future employment opportunities. Academic credit may be available - please coordinate with your educational institution.
Join our SMS testing team and gain hands-on experience in quality assurance for our School Management System. This remote internship is perfect for high school and college students interested in software testing and educational technology.
Responsibilities
- Test SMS (School Management System) features and functionality across different modules
- Create and execute test cases for user registration, login, and core system features
- Perform manual testing of web and mobile interfaces for our educational platform
- Document bugs and issues using our bug tracking system (Jira, GitHub Issues)
- Assist in regression testing to ensure new features don't break existing functionality
- Test SMS notifications, alerts, and communication features between teachers, parents, and students
- Validate data accuracy and system performance across different user roles (admin, teacher, parent, student)
- Participate in test planning sessions and provide feedback on user experience
- Help create test documentation and user guides for new features
- Collaborate with developers to reproduce and verify bug fixes
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in high school (grades 11-12) or pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
- Basic understanding of web browsers and mobile applications
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow test procedures
- Good written communication skills for bug reporting and documentation
- Familiarity with Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets) or Microsoft Office tools
- Basic knowledge of software testing concepts is a plus but not required
- Experience with educational software or school management systems is beneficial
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
- Available for 15-25 hours per week with flexible scheduling around school commitments
- Minimum 3-month commitment with potential for extension
- Must be based in the United States for remote work
- Reliable internet connection and access to a computer
Benefits
- Unpaid internship with valuable hands-on experience
- Fully remote work environment with flexible hours to accommodate school schedules
- Hands-on experience with real-world software testing in the EdTech industry
- Mentorship from experienced QA engineers and software developers
- Learn industry-standard testing tools and methodologies
- Build a professional portfolio with real testing projects
- Networking opportunities within the EdTech and software testing communities
- Letter of recommendation for college applications and future job opportunities
- Professional development resources and training materials
- Potential for full-time employment after graduation
- Access to company events and team building activities
- Certificate of completion and testing experience documentation
- Flexible scheduling to accommodate exams, holidays, and school events
- Academic credit available (coordinate with your institution)
Ready to apply?
We can't wait to hear from you!