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QA Automation Intern (100% Remote)

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GOBankingRates

Jan 22

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Software Engineering
    IT & Cybersecurity
  • Las Vegas
    Remote

AI generated summary

  • You must be in PST, available 24 hours/week, pursuing a relevant degree, have WordPress and automation testing experience (Selenium, JavaScript), and strong communication skills.
  • You will participate in Agile ceremonies, collaborate on acceptance criteria, automate tests, conduct performance testing, support CI/CD integration, review test results, migrate test cases, and gain AWS experience.

Requirements

  • Must be available to work 24 hours per week Monday-Friday for the duration of the 16-week program.
  • Candidates must reside in the Pacific Standard Time (PST) zone to be eligible for this internship.
  • Pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
  • Basic WordPress Knowledge: Familiarity with WordPress websites, themes, plugins, and the basic web application structure.
  • Automation Testing: Experience with test automation tools such as Selenium WebDriver (preferably with JavaScript) or similar frameworks.
  • Programming Knowledge: Proficiency in JavaScript, with a basic understanding of PHP (bonus).
  • Exposure to Cloud Platforms: Familiarity with AWS services like S3, CloudFront, or similar.
  • Strong Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills for documenting and collaborating with teams.
  • Quick to Learn: Eagerness to learn and adapt to new tools, including LLM-based automation tools like Kane AI.

Responsibilities

  • Participate in Agile Ceremonies: Actively contribute to agile ceremonies (e.g., sprint planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives) with developers and product owners to understand requirements, identify issues early, and improve test coverage.
  • Collaborate with Cross-functional Teams: Work closely with product owners and business analysts to write clear and concise acceptance criteria in Gherkin/BDD format for user stories, ensuring they align with testing needs.
  • Test Automation: Build, execute, and maintain automated test scripts for WordPress websites using tools like Selenium WebDriver and emerging LLM-based automation tools (e.g., Kane AI).
  • Performance & Functional Testing: Conduct performance testing, cross-browser, and cross-device testing to ensure optimal site performance and functionality across different environments.
  • Support CI/CD Integration: Assist with integrating automated tests into the CI/CD pipeline for frequent deployments, ensuring seamless validation during every build.
  • Regression and Smoke Testing: Review regression and smoke test results, troubleshoot, and report any issues found during build verifications.
  • Test Migration: Help migrate test cases from legacy tools (e.g., Autify) to a new automation platform, ensuring that automation coverage remains comprehensive.
  • AWS Integration: Gain experience with AWS services like EventBridge, S3, and CloudFront, and assist in testing integrations with AWS-based systems.

FAQs

Is the QA Automation Intern position remote?

Yes, this position is 100% remote, allowing you to work from anywhere in the USA.

What is the hourly wage for the internship?

The internship offers an hourly wage of $18.00.

What are the work hours required for the internship?

You must be available to work 24 hours per week, Monday to Friday, for the duration of the 16-week program.

Are there any specific location requirements for applicants?

Yes, candidates must reside in the Pacific Standard Time (PST) zone to be eligible for this internship.

What educational background is preferred for candidates applying for this internship?

Candidates should be pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.

Is familiarity with WordPress necessary for this role?

Yes, basic knowledge of WordPress websites, themes, plugins, and the web application structure is required.

Which automation testing tools should candidates have experience with?

Candidates should have experience with test automation tools such as Selenium WebDriver (preferably with JavaScript) or similar frameworks.

Will the intern gain experience with AWS services?

Yes, the intern will gain experience with AWS services like EventBridge, S3, and CloudFront, and assist in testing integrations with AWS-based systems.

What type of projects will the intern work on?

The intern will support testing initiatives for WordPress websites, assist with test automation, performance testing, and help migrate test cases to new platforms.

What kind of benefits are offered to interns?

While not all benefits apply to interns, the offerings include a remote work environment, professional development opportunities, and a stipend for home office setup.

What skills are essential for the intern to succeed in this role?

Strong programming knowledge in JavaScript, basic understanding of PHP, communication skills, and a quick learning ability for new tools are essential.

Will the intern participate in Agile ceremonies?

Yes, the intern will actively contribute to Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.

Are there opportunities for learning and development for interns?

Yes, interns have access to up to $2,500 per year for conferences, workshops, or accredited programs to support their growth.

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GOBankingRates

Helping you live richer. GOBankingRates.com is a leading destination for personal finance news and information.

Technology
Industry
201-500
Employees
2004
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

GOBankingRates ia a leading personal finance destination educating our audience on their money in order to LiveRicher. Our expertise includes customer acquisition, education and awareness, audience targeting and expansion and distribution across our own properties as well as Comscore Top Financial publishing partners for Fortune 1000 brands and advertisers. GOBankingRates has been a growing and profitable digital business based in Los Angeles with offices in New York and Pennsylvania for almost a decade and a half. GOBankingRates is unique as we build and scale our own consumer-facing websites with millions of monthly users as well as drive brand awareness and new customer acquisition for our Fortune 1000 advertisers. We are a leading personal finance site that partners with most of the larger financial portals, including MSN.com, CNN, CNBC, BusinessInsider, Time/Money/Fortune and others to give our advertisers incredible reach across billions of monthly impressions for their ads, content, and video. Our in-house Editorial and Design Teams create original content, articles, and tools daily for GOBankingRates.com and custom content for the brands that we work with. Our intent-driven audience seeks out our award-winning personal finance content to educate themselves on their financial situation and how to take action to improve it, to save money when shopping, best opportunities for investing and loans as well as travel ideas and budgets. Our Culture The biggest asset we have is our Team. We promote an entrepreneurial, friendly, results-focused remote culture that applauds innovation and embraces change. Our smart, passionate and driven employees are constantly encouraged to reach higher and think outside of the box, while enjoying high levels of collaboration. Our core values are centered around The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz

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