Junior Quality Assurance Analyst
Diverse Computing, Inc. has an immediate opening for a highly-motivated Junior Quality Assurance Analyst. Ideally, this internship would carry over for a minimum of 2 consecutive semesters through the end of the 2024 Summer, and has the option of being fully-remote or hybrid (if local to Tallahassee). The focus of this internship is to assist the project management and development teams test actual software and design real testing strategies. This role is ideal for someone who is highly organized, has meticulous attention to detail, and loves to analyze software test plans. At Diverse Computing, we believe in helping our young talent gain real-world experience during their internships, so this should be viewed more as a part-time job. This means that the work you’ll do here will directly benefit our products and clients. If you’re a hard worker who is ready for a challenge, this could be for you!
Get to know us a little.
At Diverse Computing, we are passionate about making a difference. Our mission: Deliver innovative solutions that improve the effectiveness and security of the public safety community. In other words, we create software that has a higher purpose than simply making a profit. Imagine working for a company where you can take ownership of your projects, be an integral part of team-oriented innovation, and play a pivotal role with software that is designed to improve public safety. At Diverse Computing, these aren’t just catch phrases… they are part of our everyday reality, and, yes, we’re proud of it!
If this ad is speaking to you… keep reading!
Requirements
As a DCI Junior Quality Assurance Analyst, you will:
- Develop, maintain, and implement integration testing strategies and scenarios
- Assist in preparation for User Acceptance Training (UAT)
- Communicate with business/systems analysts and developers to understand system requirements
- Identify and report issues in a bug tracking system
- Provide status reports and regular updates to the project manager
- Maintain testing documentation for your projects
- Participate in production support and troubleshooting when required
Success factors generally include a/an:
- Fundamental understanding of IT, database, and software development concepts
- Working knowledge of MS Office and/or Google Docs applications
- High degree of pride in accuracy, attention to detail, organization, confidentiality, and humble confidence
- Analytical mindset with excellent problem-solving skills
- Dedication to teamwork and cooperation
- High regard for taking responsibility and ownership of one’s own work and actions
- Knack for thriving in a fast-paced environment and demonstrating responsible decisiveness
- Affinity for service-oriented helpfulness
- Personal passion for, or interest in, supporting criminal justice and law enforcement agencies
- Desire to lead by example through living the DCI core values of integrity, passion, customer service, innovation, and engagement
Qualifications
This job might be for you, if you:
- Are currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Information Technology (IT); Management Information Systems (MIS); Information, Communication, and Technology (ICT); Computer Science (CS); Editing, Writing, and Media (EWM); or other related technology or communication fields
- Have availability to work for an average of 20 hours/week
- Are able to commit to a multi-semester internship
- Have an interest in working on technology that makes a positive impact on public safety
- Are organized, detail-oriented, and tenacious – even when you encounter significant hurdles
- Are a team player who enjoys interfacing with numerous departments
- Currently resides in Florida or physically attending University in Florida
- Can confidently pass rigorous fingerprint-based state and federal background screenings, as required by the nationwide agencies we work with (mandatory)
- Do not require sponsorship to work in the U.S.; sponsorship is not available for this position
How to apply:
- Click on the link below to start the application process
- Provide an updated resume as a PDF document
- Include a cover letter
- Be prepared to provide contact information for three (3) professional references
- Keep an eye on your email and its spam folder since that will be our primary method of communication
Benefits
We ask a lot, but we give a lot in return:
- This would be a paid internship at $16/hour
- Remote work possible
- We offer schedules that are flexible with your classes and school activities
- Last, but not least, loving your job! An award-winning company culture that’s welcoming, fun, collaborative, and supportive
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.