Platform Engineer Intern (8 month term)
Nelnet, Inc.1 day ago
Mississauga, CanadaIntern
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain basic automated test scripts for web and API testing using Selenium, Playwright, or Postman with guidance from QA engineers.
- Execute test scripts across multiple environments to validate new features and bug fixes.
- Log and track defects and collaborate with QA engineers and developers to troubleshoot and resolve issues.
- Review project requirements and test cases to identify testing scope and automation opportunities.
- Update and organize test cases, test data, test results, and other test documentation.
- Use Git and version control practices to manage and update test scripts.
- Support integration of automated tests into CI/CD pipelines such as GitHub Actions and Jenkins.
- Participate in team meetings and project and DevOps workflows while seeking feedback and contributing to quality improvement.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related undergraduate program.
- Basic programming knowledge in C#, JavaScript, Python, or Java through coursework or personal projects.
- Hands-on experience writing simple scripts or test cases through labs, assignments, or personal exploration.
- Ability to read, write, and debug simple code with team support.
- Familiarity with object-oriented programming principles and basic test frameworks or unit testing.
- Interest in software testing, automation, and quality assurance, with strong attention to detail and willingness to learn.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills.
- Preferred: exposure to Selenium or Playwright and familiarity with Git or other version control systems.
- Must be eligible to obtain and maintain Government of Canada Reliability Clearance (PERC).
Benefits
- 8-month in-person co-op starting in January 2027.
- In-office work in Mississauga five days per week.
- One-on-one mentorship, competitive pay, casual dress, flexible schedule, intern-specific programming, and meaningful work experience.
- Mentorship from experienced QA professionals and exposure to enterprise tools and CI/CD practices.
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About Nelnet, Inc.
Nelnet, Inc. is a publicly traded financial services and education technology company that serves students, families, schools, and government agencies through loan servicing, refinancing, and payment solutions. Founded in 1996 and headquartered in Lincoln, Nebraska, it also operates Nelnet Bank and multiple service divisions. Its Nelnet Business Services unit provides payment technology and education services to over 1,200 higher education institutions and nearly 12,000 K–12 schools.