QA Tester [Practicum Program]

🏛 The DEUS Initiative

We're a team of curious minds who believe technology should serve people. Our mission is to unlock the potential of AI for humanity through solutions that are not just innovative, but also ethical and impactful. We're driven by a desire to simply make things better.

Our name is inspired by deus ex machina, not because we think we’re gods, but because we design AI that steps in to support, solve, and serve.

DEUS also stands for what we do best:

Data | Engineering | User Experience | Strategy

With offices in Amsterdam, Porto, and A Coruña, we collaborate on international projects that challenge us to think deeply, build with care, and design for human good.

Will you be part of what comes next?

⚜️ About You

This role is a great fit if you have:

• Current enrollment in a higher vocational education program in DAM, DAW, or a related field, and are looking to complete your practicum/internship between September and December 2025.
• Eagerness to learn, grow, and stay up-to-date with the latest technological trends and advancements.
• A basic understanding of software testing principles and are eager to apply them in real-world projects.
• Familiarity with any programming language and are interested in using it for test automation.
• Some exposure to APIs and may have explored tools like Postman or Swagger.
• Curiosity about or have started exploring automated testing frameworks such as Pytest, Selenium, or Playwright.
• Some experience or awareness of version control systems like Git.
• An organized approach, attention to detail, and enjoy working in a collaborative, cross-functional team.
• A mindset grounded in our values: Integrity, Curiosity, Creation, and Collaboration.

Bonus points if you have:

• Some confidence communicating in English, both in writing and speaking.
• Familiarity with CI/CD, Jira, or Agile methodologies or keenness to develop your knowledge.

⚜️ What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting the development of backend features and APIs.
• Writing, testing, and documenting Python code.
• Collaborating with developers and designers in cross-functional teams.
• Participating in Agile ceremonies and learning how software projects are structured.
• Debugging, testing, and optimizing code with the help of your mentor.
• Learning to work with databases and modern infrastructure tools.
• Assisting with deployments, automation, and monitoring tools.
• Gaining insight into how AI-driven features are integrated into real-world products.

(…and there’s always space to explore what excites you.)

⚜️ A Place Where You Belong

At DEUS, we are deeply committed to building an environment where you can truly be your authentic self. We celebrate diversity in every dimension, fostering an atmosphere where every individual feels valued and respected.

We do not tolerate any form of discrimination. We maintain a clear 'no assholes' policy, applying to both our team and our clients, ensuring a respectful and positive dynamic for all.

We’re committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. So please let us know how we can best support you on the application form.

Apply now if this sounds like a fit. We’d love to meet you.