Software Tester Intern

Leidos has an opening for a Software Tester Intern to provide Agile DevOps support to mission critical systems starting in summer 2026. You will have the opportunity to work closely with our QA and development teams to ensure the quality reliability and performance of our on DevOps framework you willparticipatein and/or direct major deliverables throughout all aspects of the software development role is ideal for those who enjoy problemsolving exploring how systems work and identifying issues before users encounter them.

Anticipated Intern Program Dates: May 19 2026 August 8 2026

During the summer internship you must be available to work the duration oflateMay2026through early-August and commit to working a minimum of 30 hours per week.

Primary Responsibilities

• Execute test cases across web mobile or desktop applications
• Identify document and track bugs using tools such as Jira Azure DevOps or GitHub Issues
• Assist in regression functional and exploratory testing
• Collaborate with developers to reproduce and resolve defects
• Participate in daily standups and sprint activities
• Contribute to test documentation and process improvements
• Support the Agile software development lifecycle following ProgramSAFepractices
• Communicate key project data to team members and build team cohesion and effectiveness
• Participate in Leidos Sponsored Intern activities (Requires travel toLeidosHeadquartersin Reston VAandTeamOffice in Chantilly VA)

Basic Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a bachelors or masters computer science or other STEM degree program
• Experience with scripting languages such asJava Bash SOAP UI
• MUST be a US Citizen
• MUST have the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI with CI Polygraph clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity withICAM services
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Familiarity with common Agile practices
• Basic knowledge of software design patterns
• Proficiencywith MS Office Products (Word Excel Visio & PowerPoint)
• Local to the Northern Virginia area toparticipatein Team Events in person

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