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 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 MIS, Business, Insurance/Risk Management, General IT, Computer Science, Software Engineering, 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.

Employment type
Part-Time

Work arrangement
No