QA Intern / Software Testing Intern

About the Role

Aksharum is looking for 3 motivated, detail-oriented, and enthusiastic QA Interns to join our engineering team. This opportunity is ideal for students, fresh graduates, and aspiring software testers who want to build a strong foundation in Software Quality Assurance and Software Testing through hands-on experience with real-world applications.

As a QA Intern, you will work closely with developers and the product team to understand requirements, test new features, identify defects, and help ensure that our applications deliver a reliable and high-quality user experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Understand business and technical requirements.

• Prepare test scenarios, test cases, and test data.

• Perform functional testing of web applications.

• Perform regression testing after new features and bug fixes.

• Perform UI, usability, and cross-browser testing.

• Identify, document, and track bugs with clear reproduction steps.

• Retest reported issues after fixes are implemented.

• Verify that application features work according to the defined requirements.

• Work closely with developers to understand and troubleshoot issues.

• Perform basic API testing using tools such as Postman.

• Perform basic database validation using SQL when required.

• Maintain testing documentation and test reports.

• Participate in release and deployment testing.

• Assist in improving the overall QA and testing process.

• Learn and apply software testing best practices.

Required Skills

• Basic understanding of Software Testing and Quality Assurance.

• Understanding of SDLC and STLC.

• Basic knowledge of different testing methodologies.

• Ability to create clear and structured test cases.

• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Strong attention to detail.

• Ability to identify unexpected behavior and potential defects.

• Good communication and documentation skills.

• Willingness to learn new technologies and testing tools.

Good to Have

Knowledge or hands-on experience with any of the following will be an advantage:

• Postman / API Testing

• SQL / Database Testing

• Jira or other bug-tracking tools

• Browser Developer Tools

• Selenium

• Cypress

• Playwright

• Git/GitHub

• Basic automation testing concepts

Eligibility

• B.Tech / B.E / BCA / MCA / B.Sc. Computer Science or related fields.

• Freshers and candidates with 0–1 year of experience can apply.

• Students or recent graduates interested in building a career in Software Testing / QA are encouraged to apply.

• Candidates should be willing to learn, take responsibility, and work as part of a development and QA team.

Compensation & Career Growth

Months 1–3 — Unpaid Internship

The first 3 months will be an unpaid internship period focused on learning, training, and gaining practical experience.

During this period, interns will receive hands-on exposure to real-world projects, testing methodologies, QA processes, bug reporting, and software development workflows.

Months 4–6 — Performance-Based Stipend

After completing the initial 3-month period, interns may become eligible for a performance-based stipend of approximately ₹5,000–₹10,000 per month.

The stipend will be determined based on factors including:

• Technical and testing skills

• Learning progress

• Quality of work

• Productivity and contribution

• Discipline and professionalism

• Ability to work independently

• Team collaboration

• Overall performance

After 6 Months — Full-Time Opportunity

After completing 6 months, high-performing interns may be considered for a full-time employment opportunity with Aksharum.

The expected salary range for the full-time position will be approximately:

₹2.5 LPA – ₹3.0 LPA

The final compensation and employment offer will depend on the candidate's performance, skills, capabilities, and available business requirements.

Important: Progression from the unpaid internship period to the stipend period and subsequently to full-time employment is performance-based and is not guaranteed solely on completion of the specified period.

Service Commitment

Candidates who are selected for a full-time position after the internship will be required to sign an 18-month service agreement with Aksharum.

The service agreement will outline the applicable terms, conditions, and obligations associated with the full-time employment.

The detailed service agreement will be shared with the candidate for review before acceptance of the full-time employment offer.

The service commitment applies to the full-time employment stage and not to the initial internship period.

What You Will Gain

During the internship, you will get practical exposure to:

• Manual Software Testing

• Functional Testing

• Regression Testing

• UI and Usability Testing

• API Testing

• Database Testing

• Test Case Design

• Bug Reporting and Tracking

• Cross-Browser Testing

• QA Documentation

• SDLC and STLC

• Software Release and Deployment Processes

• Introduction to Test Automation

• Real-world development and QA workflows

You will also have the opportunity to work with developers and other team members and understand how software products are developed, tested, improved, and released.

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who is:

• Curious and eager to learn.

• Detail-oriented.

• Good at identifying problems.

• Comfortable asking questions and understanding requirements.

• Interested in software quality and user experience.

• Willing to take ownership of assigned tasks.

• Able to work collaboratively with developers and team members.

• Interested in building a long-term career in QA and Software Testing.

You do not need to know every testing tool before joining. We value your willingness to learn, analytical thinking, attention to detail, and ability to understand and identify problems.

Internship Details

Position: QA Intern / Software Testing Intern
Openings: 3
Department: Engineering
Work Mode: Remote
Location: India
Experience: Fresher / 0–1 Year
Internship: 6 Months
First 3 Months: Unpaid
Months 4–6: ₹5,000–₹10,000/month performance-based stipend
After 6 Months: Full-time opportunity, approximately ₹2.5–₹3.0 LPA
Full-Time Service Commitment: 18 months, subject to the employment agreement

Selection Process

Application Screening → QA Assessment → Technical Interview → Final Discussion → Internship Selection

Important Note

The internship is designed as a learning and evaluation program. Continuation, stipend eligibility, and conversion to full-time employment will depend on individual performance and the organization's requirements.

If you are passionate about software quality, enjoy finding problems, and want to start your career in QA, we encourage you to apply and grow with Aksharum.