Intern - IT Quality Assurance

Our Vision: We make dreams possible.

Yes, we’re a student loan servicer. We’re also a technology company, idea incubator, start-up accelerator, and K-12 and higher education expert. At Nelnet, we’re so much more than what you think—and we’re just getting started. So, no matter what you want to do in life—build codes or build brands—we’re the best place to do it.

Join Nelnet as an intern and do real work that matters to our business. All Nelnet interns receive one-on-one mentorship, competitive pay, casual dress, flexible schedule, intern-specific programming, and meaningful work experience.

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JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
•    Collaborate with technology experts
•    Learn new technologies and languages relevant to the team
•    Experience testing and supporting software used by thousands of schools
•    Exposure to product development – customer interviews, product research, and prioritization
•    Attend intern professional, personal, and social development events
•    Performing all aspects of Quality Assurance including Software Quality Assurance, QA program Implementation, Testing, Verification, and Validation

EDUCATION: 
Pursuing degree in an IT-related field including software development, computer science, or other related major.
Technical skills and languages needed for this position: Experience with testing API's, using AI tooling for testing, and querying document databases (ex. MongoDB) preferred.
EXPERIENCE: 
Minimum Experience:
•    Knowledge of Agile software development process
•    Knowledge of computers: preferably Microsoft packages and advancement in programming language learning
Preferred Experience:
•    Previous experience in creating and deploying software (e.g. internship, class-based project, personal project, research opportunity, non-profit work, etc.)
•    Experience solving complex problems and working through challenging requirements

COMPETENCIES – SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES:
•    Basic troubleshooting and analytical skills
•    Good verbal and written communication skills
•    Attention to detail
•    Must be proficient with computers
•    Basic knowledge of testing software is required
•    Ability to test software and question features or behavior is desirable, but not required. 

Pay - $21 - $25
 

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