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Job Description
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is looking for Software Developer in Test or Quality Assurance Engineer interns to help our IT departments to develop and maintain test automation, create and execute test plans, and collect and report quality metrics, and support all other operational aspects of the quality assurance process.
If you are an energetic and dedicated individual who loves learning, and you’re looking for a technical internship, keep reading!
About:
This internship position represents an exciting opportunity to work for one of the largest information technology centers in the Wasatch front. This individual works with divine guidance to provide or support technology that furthers the mission of the Church and reflects the eternal impact of the gospel. Acquire essential work experience and develop your professional skills in the role of a Software Developer in Test or Quality Assurance Engineer.
A Day in the Life:
Get experience supporting systems and delivering services to users at Church headquarters and millions of users throughout the world. The successful intern may work on test automation using a variety of software programming languages and technologies including, but not limited to Python, Webdriver.io, Java, JavaScript, .NET languages, SQL and XQuery as the job requires. You will also manage test plans, log, track and close defects using an issue tracking system.
A skilled and seasoned mentor will be provided to guide an intern during their internship. This is an excellent opportunity for somebody wishing to develop their communication, software testing and engineering skills in an extraordinary development environment.
- Work with state-of-the art tools to help develop enterprise solutions
- Learn from highly experienced IT professionals
- Help to hasten the Lord's work in an important way
- Be a member of a creative, spiritual, and highly motivated team and culture
- Gain practical experience
We are committed to promoting the well-being of our employees and supporting them in becoming their best self. Our focus on physical and mental health, financial security, and personal and professional development helps employees create more energy, purpose, and balance in life.
Benefits:
Full time interns do have the option to enroll in a high deductible medical plan.
Work Schedule: This is a 40 hour per week internship that is expected to last approximately 4 months. Normal office hours are between 8:00am-5:00pm, Monday through Friday. You will need to be able to work during this time frame with no extended absences.
The office is located in Riverton, UT or Lehi, UT. Remote options are available for individuals located outside the Wasatch front.
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Application and Interview process:
Fall Recruiting Cycle
- Applications & Interviews: September through October
- Interview Process: Each interview is conducted by a hiring manager aligned with your specific internship opportunity.
- Candidate Selection: After interviews conclude, candidate evaluations are shared with all hiring managers recruiting for that internship type. Managers then make their selections. We typically hire between 5 and 30 interns per internship discipline, and strong candidates may receive interest from multiple teams.
- Offers Extended: November through early December
- Internship Start Dates: January and May
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Qualifications
- You should be currently enrolled (or within one year of your graduation date) from an accredited college or university
- Technology background is highly preferred
- Highly computer literate and familiar with various operating system and internet browser environments and cloud technology
- Excellent communication skills for interacting with and providing information to management levels will be needed
- Project management experience is desired
- Exposure to software testing
- Familiarity with programming languages (Python, Java/J2EE, C#, JavaScript, XML, C#)
- Familiarity with applications/frameworks (such as Microsoft Dynamics, Azure, Git, AWS, Selenium, Webdriver.io and Cypress)
- Familiarity with databases
- Time management skills
- Ability to interact well in a team environment
- Self motivated
- Strong attention to detail
- Scripting or coding will be required in interview
Apply/Screening Process: Please Note: All positions are subject to close without notice. Only members of the Church who are worthy of a temple recommend qualify for employment. Apart from this, the Church is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its employment decisions on any basis that would violate U.S. or local law. Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, national origin, color, gender, pregnancy, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or other legally protected categories that apply to the Church. The Church will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities.
About Us
Church employees find joy and satisfaction in using their unique talents and abilities to further the Lord’s work. From the IT professional who develops an app that sends the gospel message worldwide, to the facilities manager who maintains our buildings— giving Church members places to worship, teach, learn, and receive sacred ordinances—our employees seek innovative ways to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with the world. They are literally working in His kingdom.
Only members of the Church who are worthy of a temple recommend qualify for employment. Apart from this, the Church is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its employment decisions on any basis that would violate U.S. or local law.
Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, national origin, color, gender, pregnancy, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or other legally protected categories that apply to the Church. The Church will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities.
