Associate QA Engineer – Coop/Intern

CodeMettle

. Assist engineers with requirements review, test planning, and writing test cases .

Posted 11/5/2026internshipAtlanta • Georgia • United StatesEntry Level💰 $25 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates a solid understanding of software development lifecycle and quality assurance processes, with the ability to execute manual testing, document defects, and support engineering teams. Proficient in writing clear bug reports and collaborating effectively in a team environment.

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Manual Functional TestingRegression TestingBug Tracking with JiraTest Case DesignProgramming in Python or JavaScript

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Hard Skills

Software Development LifecycleManual TestingTest PlanningTest Case WritingDefect DocumentationSmoke TestingTest Automation ExposureAnalytical Problem-SolvingAttention to DetailTime Management

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationCollaborative WorkAdaptabilityIndependent WorkFeedback Provision

Tools & Technologies

JiraCI/CD PipelinesContainers

Industry Keywords

Quality AssuranceSoftware TestingWeb-Based SoftwareTest EnvironmentsCustomer-Facing Demos

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

JavaScriptPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist engineers with requirements review, test planning, and writing test cases
Execute manual functional, regression, and exploratory tests on web-based software
Identify, document, and track defects in Jira with clear reproduction steps
Verify bug fixes and perform smoke testing before releases ship
Set up and maintain test environments and test data
Support customer-facing demos and requirements discussions
Develop understanding of software systems and QA processes, including exposure to test automation
Identify testing-process gaps and recommend process or policy changes
Gather and provide feedback on potential testing tools
Attend project meetings and share testing feedback and updates
Participate actively on engineering teams supporting testing, validation, and quality assurance of software products and systems

Requirements

What you’ll need

Currently enrolled in school
Able to commit to up to 3 semesters of full-time work; semesters need not be consecutive
General computer science fundamentals and understanding of the software development lifecycle
Strong attention to detail and analytical, problem-solving mindset
Clear written and verbal communication
Ability to write reproducible bug reports
Familiarity with test case design, test plans, or bug-tracking tools such as Jira is a plus
Exposure to a programming or scripting language such as Python or JavaScript is a plus
Familiarity with containers or CI/CD pipelines is a plus
Ability to work collaboratively or independently
Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and tools
Ability to manage time effectively and prioritize deadlines
Must work onsite at the CodeMettle office at least 3 days per week
U.S. citizenship required to access company systems; work authorizations are not accepted

Benefits

Comp & perks

Structured mentorship from software and QA engineers
Academic credit for qualifying Co-Op participants
Social outlets to get to know team members
Opportunity to contribute ideas to the company
Potential for successful career opportunities at CodeMettle